Review of Alex & Emma (2003) by Jenna M — 29 Mar 2008

I like this movie. It is different, but a good movie.

This review of Alex & Emma (2003) was written by Jenna M on 29 Mar 2008.

Alex & Emma has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Heather M (2,904) on 28 Jul 2013

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Wilson brings low-wattage amiability to his part, as always. Hudson's mismatched with him but tries to set him afire…

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I saw the movie this film was remade from, the Audrey Hepburn movie Paris When it Sizzles and let me tell you that film was light years more…

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By Paul L (703) on 14 Mar 2011

Snore. Hard to believe Rob Reiner made this. Zero chemistry here. Luke Wilson is like cardboard, and Kate Hudson keeps making lousy movies…

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