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Heartburn is a movie that admittedly requires little thinking or concentration, but I still found it very watchable. However, the beginning is a bit odd.

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Within the first 20 minutes Mark and Rachel have met, gone on a first date, had sex, agreed they never wanted to get married again, and then got married! I found it all very rushed and under developed, and I was tempted to turn off at this point. I was glad I didn't. Once all of this is over, Heartburn actually turns into a good movie. It's a very realistic, and often humorous account of an everyday marriage. Baby Annie is very cute! I was wondering how they managed to get a 2 year old to co-operate in such a way, but I understand that she's actually Meryl Streep's real life daughter? It definitely shows. Scenes between the two of them were really sweet and often very funny, and again realistic.

But then, sadly, the ending lets this movie down. I found it very abrupt and un-explained, much like the beginning. It's a shame really, the centre of the movie is very enjoyable. I cannot understand why the producers didn't see the under-development of the plot at the beginning. And then nothing really happens at the end. Sure she leaves Mark again, but she already did that once and went back. So what exactly was she going off to do? Hmm, didn't really 'get' the ending at all. Cute scene on the plane though.

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While all of this sounds relatively boring, I can assure you it isn't. Heartburn is a very pleasant movie, just don't expect any major surprises.

I watched this movie for the first time the other day, purely by chance as I was flicking through the TV channels and caught sight of Meryl Streep. Having never heard of this movie before, I was pretty sceptical after reading the write up, but I figured Meryl Streep is usually fantastic, so I decided to watch. And I'm so glad that I did! Such a beautiful film, brilliantly acted. When you consider that the focus is on only two characters for the large proportion of the film, it is incredible that this does not become monotonous or repetitive in any way.

What really got me was the intensity of the relationship that the two actors managed to portray, it is very emotional and very real. I was very impressed by Clint Eastwood. Would never have imagined him pulling off a role such as this, but he was fantastic. I personally love the scene where they are in the kitchen dancing. There are hardly any words exchanged throughout this entire scene, but that did not seem to matter, it was just such a beautiful part of the film. The whole thing is a very much a reflection of the normal way in which a relationship develops. No grand gestures, no over the top displays of affection as is common place when relationships are being developed in films. It is just quite simply two people who are drawn to each other in an intense way. I won't spoil the ending, but it had me in tears.

Fantastic acting and a beautiful script. Definitely worth a watch!

I saw this film was on TV last night, and decided to check it out on IMDb. After reading the numerous negative comments, I was pretty skeptical and didn't really make an effort to get to the TV in time for it starting. What a mistake that was. My word, this was one funny film! Perhaps it's an acquired sense of humour, but in some parts I was laughing so hard my stomach hurt! It's certainly not a film that requires thought or is deep and meaningful in any way, but if you want a giggle, then Nine Months will definitely put a smile on your face. It did mine! The only downside is perhaps having such high profile stars in not very challenging roles. Aside from this, Nine Months is a light hearted comedy that really got me laughing.