Review of Runaway Bride (1999) by Jocey D — 17 Apr 2013

Please take advise from the first word of the film title... And don't look back.

This review of Runaway Bride (1999) was written by Jocey D on 17 Apr 2013.

Runaway Bride has generally received mixed reviews.

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Julia and Richard are really good together in this movie. Great chemistry. Great cast…

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SYNOPSIS In a last-ditch effort to save his tarnished career, a big-city reporter (Gere) chases a scoop about a mercurial, small-town girl…

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I know I'm not the audience for this film, but even with my lack of affinity for the genre and Julia Roberts (and my deep seated hatred for…

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Fans of Gere and Roberts may not care about the movie's many implausibilities and other shortcomings because the stars do indeed sparkle like…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 15 Dec 2013

Richard Gere and Julia Roberts return to the big screen together after their previous collaboration in Pretty Woman, much to the delight of…

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By Angela V (55) on 06 Jan 2013

I really enjoyed the chemistry between Richard Gere and Julia Roberts as well as Gere's sexy jawline and a smile that made my own own heart…

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By Vadim D (535) on 19 Oct 2014

They tried to recreate the magic of Pretty Woman once again, but no success this time…

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By Todd Mccarthy (1,810) for Variety (12,700) on 05 Jun 2017

The central idea is quite clever and appealing, and that the charm meter is turned up all the way…

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