Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009) User Reviews (166)

Not that bad.

[SwedishTigerGrrrl · 6/10 · 12 March 2010]

I really don't understand why this movie has such a low rating. The people who's been voting must have had sky high expectations? It isn't that bad, really it isn't. I considered if I should see it or not, after seeing the rating 3.6 here at IMDb.com. Of course I was discouraged by it, but I needed a movie in the background this morning while I did some other things, and thought this was perfect, since it didn't need my full attention. But I ended up ignoring my chores, giving the movie my attention anyway. Because it wasn't bad. It was what I expected (even better, considering the rating). A predictable romantic comedy. The chemistry between Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker wasn't great, but it wasn't lousy either. And Hugh Grant is Hugh Grant, and he used his dry, British humor (which I personally love) as in many other movies. Sarah Jessica Parker did okay in acting too. The movie didn't make me roll on the floor laughing, but it did make me smile a couple of times. And sometimes all you need is a feel-good-movie without any deep conflicts, and with an end you can foresee.

So I really, really, really don't understand why people have been trashing this movie in particular. Give it a chance, at least.

Not Groundbreaking, But Entertaining Enough

[wolflady26 · 6/10 · 17 January 2010]

If you're expecting an original groundbreaking comedy, you're probably going to be disappointed by this film. But if you're looking for a bit of sweet entertainment, it will fit the bill.

The acting was pretty decent, and there were quite a few chuckles throughout the movie. If you're looking for much more than that, you'll probably want to pick another movie. The biggest disadvantage was that the plot was absolutely predictable.

However, I was impressed with the way it showed a couple trying to work through a very serious problem in their relationship. The romance part was fairly believable.

It's not a movie that I'm dying to see again or rushing to go out and buy, but it was an enjoyable way to spend some time. I went to see it with family, and we all more or less enjoyed it.

Do not expect too much from the Morgans and you won't be too disappointed

[cl777 · 6/10 · 7 February 2010]

Did You Hear About The Morgans stars Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker, two actors I take joy in watching so I was looking forward to this movie, while fearing the worst after not exactly hearing good things.

Of course the premise is preposterous- an estranged couple witnesses a murder after an attempt at a reconciliatory dinner in New York City, and is shipped off to a remote part of Wyoming as part of a witness protection program.

Hugh Grant is predictably funny in this film, with his usual self-deprecating British humor, and desperate, wretched faces. He has a lot of funny one-liners, one of which is that he could hear "his own cells dividing" after their first night in Ray, Wyoming. He is desperately trying to win back the affection of Meryl, his wife who he cheated on, and to get himself pardoned for his mistake. She is less able to forgive and forget but evidently, being in this new setting will be a huge help for both of them, a way of bonding in the harsh countryside.

There were funny dialogues and even true ones, shedding light on the problems of couples- cheating, fighting, infertility etc. It was also a window- though very much exaggerated- into the soul of two hard working New Yorkers, something I could relate to. Clichés abound, however, and are too many to name but here are a few- Meryl is a neurotic, overstressed and controlling New Yorker, a vegetarian and member of PETA (I have nothing against that, I am as well!). People who do not live in big cities are gun toting, bargain shopping, meat eating Republicans. Assistants are blackberry crazed peons, and so on.

I very much liked the scene where they tell each other their wedding vows again, particularly Hugh Grant's to Meryl, an original, sweet, self-written testament of his love and promise of devotion to her. There was lots of wit written into the dialogues of this film which made it pleasant to watch, at times.

Fabio liked this more than Invictus but I have to say the great amounts of rodeo scenes, cow milking and bear attacks were too much for me. The end bordered on the ridiculous but the very last scene of the movie was touching and slightly made of for it, at least leaving me with a nice final impression.

If this movie is taken as a simple, light, romantic comedy it can be enjoyed, but do not expect too much from the Morgans.

My rating: 6 Fabio's: 7.5 Total score: 13.5 http://paulinasmovies.blogspot.com

This movie was hilarious and I loved it!

[chrstina73 · 29 August 2010]

I am very disappointed so many people have trashed this movie. There were so many funny jokes made by Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker; and Hugh Grant's accent and phrases are hysterical. For example, in the beginning the Federal Marshall tells Sarah Jessica Parker she has to make a choice between dying and leaving New York and there is a long pause as they all stare at her and she says, "Hold on I'm thinking." I think the combination of them together was very funny. Also, if you have ever lived in a big city or a very rural area - you can identify with this! I love their interactions with Sam Elliot and Mary Steenburgen. In another scene, Hugh Grant is served a plate of eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries covered in country gravy by Mary Steenburger and she asks him if he needs anything else, and he replies, "Just an angiogram." They are complete opposites. Plus I am sure there are many women out there who can sympathize with Sarah Jessica Parker's character. I recommend giving this movie a chance!!

Nothing more than a marketing ploy...

[burnproof · 2/10 · 10 December 2009]

I attended the London movie premiere for this on Tuesday and there is always one BIG PROBLEM about premieres... if the movie is bad you can't leave. I realised very early on in this movie that I had a BIG PROBLEM.

Getting through this movie and hearing other people chuckle politely at the jokes just so as not to offend SJP and HG made the atmosphere unbearable. The storyline was terrible, the dialogue was predictable and the characters were as if plucked straight from other movies: HG was Charles from 'Four Weddings', Sam Elliot was Virgil from 'Tombstone', Mary Steenburgen was Clara from 'Back to the Future 3' and SJP was Paula from 'Failure to Launch'... and you spend the entire movie thinking about how much better all of those other movies were!

When this ended, I thought to myself "Why has this been made at all?" and then it dawned upon me... MARKETING PLOY. SJP has SATC 2 coming out next year and needs to get back into the public eye just before that and HG needs to help his Ex (Liz) raise awareness for her charity. This movie will get them some column inches in magazine and some exposure on the Internet. It makes perfect sense now...

PRO: I smiled at the last joke in the movie. CON: I only smiled at the last joke in the movie

A sad, sad day for Hugh Gran'ts army

[pertinaciousbreath · 1/10 · 22 December 2009]

Ever sat through a movie wondering to yourself "how does crap like this get made?" Well, Did You Hear About the Morgans makes those movies look good. The first word that came to mind when my daughter asked what I thought was "excruciating". I can NOT believe the same person wrote Two Weeks Notice and Music and Lyrics. Did he lose a bet?

And Hugh Grant...what to say? He acted like a man being held at ransom, trying to convey a desperate plea for help. I expected to see a "Help me" sign taped to his back every time he turned around. His performance was forced and there was literally no chemistry whatsoever between him and Sarah Jessica Parker. The plot, the dialog, the story arc...literally everything in the movie was a poorly executed cliché. The witness protection plan? Seriously? This is 2009 and not 1986, right?

As a die hard Hugh Grant fan, my only hope is he made this movie to please some big studio boss in order to get his own screenplay (about his war hero grandfather) made. If so, it had better be good...it's going to take nothing short of another Saving Private Ryan to save Grant's reputation after this stinker of a movie.

Another Predictable Romantic Comedy

[Unlimitedmovies · 4/10 · 18 December 2009]

My husband and I just got back from seeing "Did You Hear About The Morgans" and it was a cute movie but very predictable. Hugh Grant's acting is almost painful to watch. I had read somewhere that he actually doesn't like acting and it appears that way in this film. Sarah Jessica Parker acts the same way she does in Sex And The City. She isn't much for characterization. Sam Elliott and Mary Steenberger have smaller parts but they are the best thing about this movie. Both are superb actors and don't "overact" or "overdramatize" their parts. Overall it is a cute date movie and it's worth seeing but I can't give it more than four stars. It is just another cookie cutter type romantic comedy that Hollywood is cranking out these days. You can actually predict some of the dialogue.

Wyoming

[Twlight_dreamer · 7/10 · 31 December 2010]

I really did enjoy this movie, it was predictable, yes. But which chick flick isn't? However, I stayed to see how they showed how their "Wyoming" was. It was fairly accurate. The actors dud pretty well were pretty good, we really do have horses, hunt, fish and some of the houses look exactly like that. There were some differences of course. In the larger cities, we don't always leave the cars unlocked but in smaller towns for sure. Friends and family are always allowed to take our truck or car. I say give the movie people a chance, maybe eventually they will film a correct Wyoming. At least this one was actually in the USA. Most of them are filmed in Canada... which looks nothing like the real Wyoming.

Worst movie of the year

[eric1 · 1/10 · 23 December 2009]

The trailer editor of the movie is amazing, he fouled me into thinking this is an unoriginal but funny holiday comedy. Actually, the movie is not funny at all, I've never smiled once during the whole séance.The pace was too slow, it can be easily cut off 30 minutes. All the gigs are old and not funny. The two about bear and horse are OK, but even those two are not funny in the movie with bad begin or end lines. The movie is so bad that during the last hour I actually wanted the killer won and kill both of the Morgans. PS Don't get me wrong, I was not dragged into theater by a woman, I'm a shallow movie goer and always a fun of Hugh Grant comedies(I felt Two Weeks Notice was very funny), I volunteered to go alone.

Not that bad

[pswanson00 · 7/10 · 7 November 2010]

I didn't bother to see this in a theater because of the poor reviews, but finally rented it. I think this is actually a pretty funny movie. It is certainly predictable, perhaps trite and derivative, but it's well cast and written, and provided an entertaining evening for my wife and me. Seeing the extra features on the DVD helped, as it's obvious that the cast and director were having a lot of fun making the film. The excellent cast's sense of enjoyment came through to me, and increased my enjoyment.

Definitely watch the extra features. One in particular made me want to go play with a bear.

Utter disappointment

[milagro1975 · 1/10 · 31 August 2010]

My dear old friend sent the CD to me, sick and lonely flue patient, as she knows I used to fancy Grant. I was not prepared for this. The plot is so generic one can predict every other scene or line. Jokes are second-hand, too. In fact, everything in this film is second hand.

I had no hopes for SJP as an actress after SATC movies' disaster except discovering how much scarier the woman can get in a relatively short time, but Hugh just killed me with his wooden awkward performance. I think he or rather his agents must realize he's past those adorable insecure English guys and irresistible cads. You're not there anymore, mate! It is absolutely obvious he can act other parts, like I loved American Dreamz (though not only for him). Actually he'd be amazing in a role that brings out the slightly sinister side you can smell just looking at him. Time to stop charming and start acting.

Much ado about the Morgans

[pedro-lonet · 8/10 · 4 February 2010]

I've read so many critics trashing down this movie that I felt the need to come on its defense. I've seen it just a hour ago and for me it gave me what I was hoping to receive: after a tiring working day, traveling around in the rain, and not having time to lunch, I've stopped for dinner and between the Morgans and Mandela (Invictus) I went and bought a ticket for that romantic comedy. I don't understand how people can be so demanding about the genre. Everybody knows how a romantic comedy ends. It's not the story that matters and although I find Grant and Parker an unlikely match, they made me laugh and that was what I needed. "It's so quiet here I can hear my cells dividing". For that and a little bit more it was a pleasant experience, not so happy as Disneyland, though.

Not that bad. A good laugh.

[hugorosaferreira · 6/10 · 13 January 2010]

Don't be fooled by most of the reviews here. I can't explain them, but it may have something to do with the fact that some of the jokes in the movie are not immediately perceptible to those who haven't worked/lived in a big city.

I just watched this last night and had a blast! It's not for the quality of the movie itself. In fact, some of the acting is quite bad. But one of the points in going to the movies is to have fun. Movies entertain you. And this one did an exceptional job in that matter!

As a comedy, it is one of the best I've seen in the last couple of years or so. It's a good laugh that is worth a watch.

Too embarrassing to watch, we walked out

[NickClark511 · 1/10 · 3 January 2010]

This film is terrible. The plot is slightly rusty, but works in a loose and light hearted way. That is the best aspect of it, everything else is terrible! The acting is shocking, the extras vomit out the lines as if they have never spoken before, and Hugh Grant and Sarah Parker seem as if they are reading the script for the first time. Nothing about it works.

We got about 2/3 of the way through it before we had to leave, it was too embarrassing to watch, covering our faces repeatedly in sheer exasperation at how bad the acting was, and the predictable story meant there was no need to stay for the end, so we went to HMV and bought some good DVDs for less than the price of the cinema ticket.

If you are a middle aged woman that is not an avid cinema goer or film watcher, so has no concept of acting or how shabby this film is compared to so many other, this film is probably for you, as they seemed to be the only people laughing when we were in there.

I thought it was funny!

[Gordon-11 · 9 March 2010]

This film is about a separated couple who has to move to a small town in the countryside, after witnessing a murder.

I thought "Did You Hear About the Morgans" was funny! Yes the plot follows the same formula as of all romantic comedies, but it is enjoyable and fun. There are some laugh out loud moments, such as the angiography joke or the fourteen political followers joke. I think does present the life of a small town in an entertaining and humorous way. I particularly like Mary Steenburgen's character, when she talked about reconciling with her husband because of lots of cows, she looked so genuinely reminiscent the amazing feeling. This backdrop of a small town provides the catalyst for a change in the Morgans' relationship status. Sometimes, a change is what is needed for things to go well!

Does anybody care about the Morgans?

[kxok630 · 1/10 · 4 January 2010]

Forget the Morgans and this flop movie. A couple with marital problems witness a murder and are dispatched to Wyoming some place to hide out in the witness protection program. What a cute premise for a rom-com: somebody got croaked and the killer wants to croak more people. Every comedy should predicate its humor on murder and stalking. Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant are the couple who reconstruct their love on the foundation of a violent death, and their acting is even more abysmal than expected. Parker emotes as well as a tumble weed, and Grant's same old tiresome "Ain't I just soooo debonair?" bit makes you want to destroy something. The chemistry between them is as inert as decomposing lead. Sam Elliot, as the easy-going bumpkin sheriff that shelters the couple, is about the only plus of this movie. He deserves special praise when you consider he had to work with Parker, Grant, and the snot-nosed Mary Steenburgen. Listening to her droning, nasally, whiny noise can lead to insanity. Try to imagine an off-key air raid siren that won't shut off: you have Steenburgen. As for the plot of this thing, it goes nowhere, has few funny lines, and means nothing. May the Morgans disappear and never be heard from again.

I don't like them, and I really don't like her

[SnoopyStyle · 3/10 · 19 October 2013]

Paul (Hugh Grant) and Meryl Morgan (Sarah Jessica Parker) are an estranged NY couple. She's a high strung stereotypical A-type personality real estate agent. He's a lawyer trying to reconnect after cheating on her. They witness a murder and now they are in danger. The FBI sends them to Wyoming to hide in witness protection.

It's very simple. I don't like these people. More specifically, I don't like her. She comes off as an annoyingly high maintenance whiny snooty NYers. And coming off a cheating fight, these two have all the chemistry of a wet rag. The jokes barely pass as actual jokes. It doesn't help that I don't like the people telling the jokes. There is some value in the fish out of water routine. But all the value can't be realized by these two characters.

Lost Laughter, Missed Opportunities - The Cons and Cons of the Morgans

[pawanpunjabithewriter · 3/10 · 2 January 2024]

I recently took a chance on Did You Hear About the Morgans? A Comedy Genre film that had been on my watchlist despite its less-than-impressive ratings. I approached it with minimal expectations.

The film took an unexpected turn by shying away from its anticipated context. While attempting to inject humor, elements like a bear and a comical antagonist were introduced, but unfortunately, they failed to elicit the intended laughs. The narrative stumbled as the antagonist's motivations remained a perplexing puzzle, leaving the audience in the dark about his pursuit of the protagonists, who were already grappling with their own separation issues. The antagonist was more comical than the protagonist themselves and weaker - which itself is a huge drawback in the film.

Despite these shortcomings, the film had a redeeming quality - the commendable performances of its lead actors.

While the film boasted picturesque locations, the flaws in editing and visual effects were glaringly apparent, detracting from the overall viewing pleasure. Ultimately the film fell short of delivering the laughter and suspense.

This cinematic venture proved to be a mixed bag of missed opportunities and commendable performances. For those seeking a light-hearted watch, Did You Hear About the Morgans? Might offer a brief escape, but it's highly unlikely to leave a lasting impression in the realm of memorable cinematic experiences.

I mainly liked it because of Hugh Grant.Though like is a strong word.

[Christian_Dimartino · 6/10 · 25 May 2010]

Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker star in a dumb but occasionally funny rom-com bomb called Did you hear about the Morgans.Not many people did. Because it bombed.Did you hear about the Morgans,for me,was a disappointment. I love Hugh Grant. And Sarah Jessica Parker can be delightful too. But the movie,at times,is rather dumb.Though I didn't hate it nearly as much as the rest of the world.

They play The Jefferies.No,duh,they play the Morgans,a Brroklyn couple on the brink of divorce.One night when they are arguing, they witness a murder yada yada yada they end up in Wyoming under the Witness protection program.

The film has a slow start. And a bad one too. And the climax is dumb also.Very corny and predictable. But the two of them don't do a bad job. And I laughed from time to time. But the movie is obviously flawed.

This is not the best of Hugh Grant's work. Or really the best of any of the stars' work. But some of it is kind of fun. I just wish that Hollywood could just come up with an original screenplay with something just... original. Like a romance starring Stanely Tucci and Jenine Garfulo(that's not how you spell her name).For now, we'll just have to deal with the Morgans.I'm sure it's better than some of the other crap they have come out with lately(Though i'm sure It's complicated is good).If you are trapped in on a snowy or rainy day and all you have to watch is Did you hear about the Morgans,or if you're looking for something... Oh I don't know, dumb, then did You hear about the Morgans won't be a bad option.

Did you hear about the Morgans: B-

Pap: Pure Pap

[ladymoonpictures · 1/10 · 21 December 2009]

Nothing redeeming. Nothing interesting. Nothing worth caring about. Quite frankly, I figured this movie would be a "template...love found; love lost; love found." But I had no idea how 'template' it was. And the English ponce, parading as an actor is the worst. He's a sniveling, unmanly and dreadfully unfunny actor as can be. What's worse, is that the people who put this foolishness to film should be road out on a rail for such garbage. I've already said my peace about this movie I actually sat through, but the comment below says it's not ready yet. So, I'll keep typing for a while longer...Okay, so if it's ten lines you want then, ten lines you're going to get. I should've went further a field and went to see "Boondock Saints." I haven't seen the first one yet, but maybe I'll check the new one out after seeing the first one that came out a few years ago. BTW, did I mention that 'Morgans' does not deserve to be seen in theaters?

Tolerable but inconsequential romcom

[neil-476 · 7/10 · 14 January 2010]

The Morgans have problems. Difficulty in conceiving leads to marital infidelity, which in turn leads to separation. This pales into insignificance, however, when they witness a mob murder and have to enter witness protection which takes them out of their comfort xone in New York and dumps them into the wilds of Wyoming. And, of course, Meryl Morgan can't manage to keep off the phone, which gives the killer a lead on tracking them down.

This film is a fusion of 3 distinct story elements: accidental witnesses on the run, dysfunctional relationship, and fish out of water city dwellers away from civilisation. These 3 disparate elements mesh well in a feelgood romantic comedy in which the Morgans never really feel as if they are in a huge amount of jeopardy.

The script is light and frothy and feeds Hugh Grant's urbane wry sarcasm nicely. Sarah Jessica Parker fared less well with a character who, for much of the movie, was at best deeply irritating. Sam Elliott was, for once, intelligible through his moustache, playing a man of few words and, for me, Mary Steenbergen stole the film with a warm, sympathetic and funny performance as a down to earth country woman who loves guns. And is it my imagination, or does she just keep looking better as she gets older?

There's no great substance here, just a fairly familiar yarn about fairly likable people dealing with a mixture of problems, and there was a fair amount of audible laughter in a fairly sparsely occupied auditorium. I quite liked it.

Better than 3/10...

[x-cassadaga · 5/10 · 27 January 2010]

I am a little bit surprised as to see the very negative comments regarding this film. While I don't, in any way, consider it a masterpiece, and although I won't see it again, I definitely do think that it deserves a better rating than a 1/10.

I was pleased to see Sarah Jessica Parker in a romantic comedy, and I think she was delightful in this film. While she didn't have any great material to work with, she was easy to relate to, quite funny and sweet. I have never been a great Hugh Grant fan, and after this film, I can't say I'm much closer to becoming one. He was very wooden, stiff and like previous reviewers have said, he had no chemistry with Sarah Jessica Parker what so ever.

The murder plot was basically just a lame attempt to try to make a typical romantic comedy film a little bit more interesting, but unfortunately, it failed miserably. The ending of the film was very flat and disappointing, and it should have been a bit shorter.

I think that it was an OK film though, there are a lot of worse films out there. Just make sure you watch the delightful Sarah Jessica Parker and ignore the rest..

Great film!

[gautamajovi_95 · 8/10 · 26 August 2010]

Now wait a minute. Didn't Hugh Grant say he hated most people but loved Sarah Jessica Parker? You know what, that has paid off. The Morgans (Parker and Grant) are more funnier and more intimate that even Grant and Roberts in Notting Hill.

About fifteen minutes into the film, I realized how long most of the shots were- the shots were extended to add a "wait-to'laugh" kinda atmosphere to it.

Sarah Parker is an amazing beautiful actress. Yes, she is. She seemed more comfortable here than even on her turf, Sex and the City. Her character is one of confusion and later, a bit of guilt.

Hugh Grant is as brilliant as always. He's probably one of my favorite actors. I mean, who the hell can time their eyelids? It's amazing. He does look much older in the film but that doesn't stop him from what he calls "an unfortunate series of events" and what we call "brilliant acting". With this film, Grant plants himself as one of the hardest-working (uninterested) genre actors out there.

The script is actually quite good and the humor, brilliant.

A beautiful mix of country and southern-rock fits perfectly into this film with tracks such "Mdnight Rider" from The Allman Brothers.

Those out there who haven't seen this little film- GO WATCH IT!

Some folks need to get a life and stop believing their own press

[mark-631-841457 · 7/10 · 10 January 2010]

A light bit of fun. Nice seeing Hollywood understanding the stuffiness of New York... loved the line "If you ever get to New York..." "Something will be very wrong when that happens." The more slams on NYC the better -- never have so many thought so much of so little.

Script? Good. Strung the story together nicely and developed believable character. Fun story. Good night out. And... Hollywood actually makes a stand that cheating is cheating and wrong. Too bad Bill C and his believers haven't figured that out.

Chemistry? Eye of the beholder. The two leads are "estranged" so don't expect warm fuzzies. They're angry and hurt. Grant and Parker (not a favorite of mine) play it well.

Great job in casting. Loved Wilford Brimley, Mary Steenburgen and Sam Elliot.

nothing special and forgivable

[barrys82 · 5/10 · 9 February 2010]

Did you hear about the Morgans? a movie that tells the story of a highly successful couple Meryl (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Paul Morgan (Hugh Grant) have almost-perfect lives-except for one notable failure - their dissolving marriage but their lives are about to change when they witness a murder that makes them enter into the witness protection program moving them from NY to a tiny town in Wyoming. It is a romantic comedy with some good jokes, specially from Hugh Grant and a story way to predictable. The locations are great, you can see all the lights and glamour from New York in one moment and immediately you admire the naturalness of Wyoming. The Cast is mainly carried out by Hugh Grant, and expert in this kind of movies, and Sarah Jessica Parker that I felt her like she was in the role of Carrie Bradshaw. I think that the supporting roles of Sam Elliot and Mary Steenburgen were way better and convincing. In conclusion, there's nothing special about Did you hear about the Morgans? A movie that could be enjoyable but instantly forgivable. If you wanna watch it, you better wait for it on DVD.