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I love British movies. I was a little surprised to see Jessica Biel in a major role for such a film. Nothing against her. I'm just so used to her in 7th Heaven that this role felt worlds apart from anything I've ever seen her.

The 1920's is when we really start to seeing women coming out as feminists. I really don't know who coined that term "feminist" or when the movement was given its name. But Biel does a good job portraying the role of a woman who is "ahead of the times."

Colin Firth is one of my favorite actors and he rarely disappoints. He does well in this film, but I'll admit that this role feels too dull for him.

The other actors and actresses are all well chosen and do their jobs well to keep the storyline moving. I'll admit that this movie will never be my favorite, but it's not awful. It's just different.

To be fair, I think the cast was a decent selection of actors/actresses and I'm sure that they studied their roles and mimicked the mannerisms of that specific era. But it was BORING. There is nothing that I can truly say I "love" about this film.

The set seemed adequate but I was not fascinated with it. It's very much the same with the clothes, make-up, and hair.

I love European history, including the various royal families or the upper rungs of nobility. But this film likely will never make my "favorites" list. I am much too dissatisfied.

Thankfully, I have other films in my Hulu account that I can browse and hopefully find something to make up for this one!!!

So many actresses here went on to become bigger stars and I remember some of their roles in their youth. This film really showcases some of their talents.

Julia Roberts really shines as this go-getter art history professor. She has this idea of encouraging the women to become more than just wives. They can actually achieve their dreams outside a spotless house with the white picket fence. Want to be a lawyer? Go be a lawyer! She challenges you to step outside of the box of tradition without trepidation.

Then you have the supporting roles led by Julia Stiles, Kirsten Dunst, Maggie Gylllenhaal, Ginnifer Goodwin, etc. They were all dynamic forces representing an era when all women were expected to meet societal expectations without fail. I think this may have been a fun role for these young ladies. The makeup, hairstyles, clothes, and mannerisms were all very different than what we see today.

I would love to see more films about this era. The girls make it look fascinating.

If a film has Jim Carter, Elijah Wood, Burn Gorman, and Anna Massey in it, it should, by all means, be very good. It was interesting for the most part, but not their best work. I find the language and nudity to be a turn-off and a distraction from the mystery of this movie.

To be honest, I've found other mystery/thrillers to be better than this. I think the writers and producers tried, but it could have been better. The fault certainly doesn't lie with the actors/actresses. I've seen their work in other roles before and I know they all very good at their jobs. It might even be fair to say that the roles were not playing up to their strengths.

I will look forward to other movies with these actors and actresses, but this film was a bit of a disappointment.

I have seen better movies than this where the characters started off "hating" each other. "You've Got Mail" comes to mind. The difference here is that the production team of "The Hating Game" doesn't do such a great job in making this a decent movie.

The two leads don't really have the ideal chemistry either. I wonder if any other reviewer has felt that same way. Maybe it's just me? Who knows?

I plan to delete this movie off my Hulu account because it's just not worth watching. Fortunately, I have plenty of other back-up movies. So if you haven't seen it, I give you complete permission to skip this one.

I only watched the first two episodes and I did NOT fall in love with the series. I love Steve Martin and Martin Short, but this just doesn't grab me. Selena Gomez is a great actress, but even this doesn't do her justice.

The language is also a huge turn-off. I've heard so many F-bombs that it's not even funny.

Also--I know New York City is a great place to tour, but isn't it kinda overused? I keep thinking that Hollywood needs to explore other big, average, and small towns. I think you would find more material for future storylines if you didn't over use the giant cities like NYC. When you look outside the usual places, you can find unique personalities.

I've seen the movie, but now I want to read the book that started the "Jack Reacher" series. If you are looking for a thrill like "Mission Impossible, I think this movie will be too much toned-down for you.

I have seen many WWI-II movies with more action, excitement, suspense, drama, etc. This movie is bland. I know that there is a book on Henrik Kauffmann called "Defiant Diplomacy." I hope that the book is better than this movie.

I love Robin Williams and this is probably his most meaningful role. He brings life to the teaching profession. I think it's fair to say that Robin Williams touched those kids as both an actor and in his role as a teacher.

The boys were all excellent in their roles. Very memorable and often times funny.

The ending is tragic and definitely breaks your heart. But it is worth the watch.

Great cast selection, but the plot isn't keeping my attention at all. I'm very disappointed. Colin Firth, Orlando Bloom, Amber Tamblyn, etc. All these names I know and like, yet this movie does not allow them to show us their best work.

I've read the book and then hunted around for the movie. Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench, Anne Bancroft--very notable figures in the acting industry. You know they will bring their best to the roles.

They did perform their roles well, but I just wasn't in love with the book OR the movie. I was hoping to be more enamored with the movie.

I feel that you should read the book, watch the movie, and then make your own personal judgements. Just because I'm not a huge fan of it does not mean that you will feel the same way.

I love Colin Firth's work in so many of his films, but this didn't pass the muster for me. Stanley Tucci is an actor that I know little about, so I can't really say too much about him.

What I can say: dementia is a sad, horrible disease. Like Alzheimer's, it's a journey that no one wants to take. It's sad and depressing. It also highlights the quiet strength that we see in caregivers who are part of the journey.

But honestly, this isn't a film I would add to my collection.

I love a good comedy, but this just didn't make the cut for me. John Krasinksi is a good actor and the #1 reason why I wanted to watch this film. Moving on to other films!

I have to say that the cast was well-selected. I'm a little bit familiar with Chris Pines and he's good as an actor.

As far as the plot/storyline goes, it's very dramatic and yet it's touching. His father is dead and his mother isn't doing well. He's in hot water at work. He hasn't been completely honest about things with his girlfriend and she finally has the sense to leave him. His new-found half-sister and nephew are...lost...in a sense. No more lost than he is, really. Finding his half-sister and nephew sparks a change in him that propels him in an entirely different direction.

Life is full of choices. We don't always get to pick the people in our lives, but we do get to decide whether or not we walk together.

The cast was well-chosen for their roles. Danny Strong is awesome in this movie, but I also like Amanda Bynes too. Making this a college sorority type of movie was cleverly done. I mean, a vain self-centered girl as the "wicked queen" of the school? So much better than a stereotyped "wicked stepmother."

The beginning looked intriguing, but it quickly lost steam for me. I was ready for the movie to be over. No plans to re-watch this one! If you haven't seen it, you're not missing anything.

I really like watching shows that were filmed in my lifetime because I can tell if it's realistic or too fake. This show felt more realistic. Kids are navigating the years between childhood and adulthood. It's not an easy time for anyone, even the parents. You experience crushes, love, infatuation, rejection, betrayal, etc. You make mistakes, some more costly than others.

I wish there were more seasons. I felt that it ended too soon.

I'll admit that the idea of living off the grid is interesting. However, I wasn't in love with the movie. Ben Foster isw a good actor, but I prefer his teen role in "Flash Forward" over this movie.

It's not a documentary, nor a drama. Nothing really to get excited about. I felt that it was lacking quite a lot.

.I've always loved Maureen O'Hara, but John Wayne is just not who I would pick opposite her. He's dull and not very exciting. She needs someone more like Brian Keith (who played opposite her in "Parent Trap").

I've read books that used "The Taming of the Shrew" as a guide, but this movie just doesn't cut it for me.

I typically like Gerard Butler, but this movie just didn't mean anything to me. Most people like Paul Walker. Me...meh. Not really. I did recognize Frances O' Connor and she was fine. I wouldn't say it was her best role though. Just fine.

Yes, a lot of us will watch this just for a glimpse of Eric Christian Olsen. He's funny. He's charming. He's memorable. I felt like I was watching a younger Deeks (NCIS:LA) because he had so many comedic moments.

This isn't a movie I would buy for my library. The language isn't my thing and neither is cheerleading camp.

The 90's I remember was, for the most part, a pretty good period of my life. But I realize that it wasn't always great for everyone. The kids who grew up in the acting business had it tough because they wanted to be normal kids, but when you're in the spotlight, it's hard to be yourself. The diaries, the filming, the photos, the voicemails, etc were all great ways to get up close and personal with how things really were back then. I'm sorry for the kids who lost their friends to suicide and other issues. That is truly heartbreaking.

The two leads have a good chemistry together. I can see why they were chosen for the roles. I love the dog.

If you watch this movie, read the book by Charles Martin first. It is...SO good!!!

While this movie is better than "The Grapes of Wrath," it is also a setting and time that I don't understand very well. The Welsh are culturally different than the Americans. The plot is a little slow at times, but it's okay.

I was hoping to see Maureen O'Hara is more romantic role than what she's given. She's okay in this role for someone who was nineteen at the time. Her later works are much better than this, so I'm going to assume that she really did get better with age!

It's not entirely bad, but it could use some improvement. Alexis Bledel is good in her role, but I wish I saw more of her and little less of Beau Knapp. As the lead, I would expect Beau to be unforgettable, but he's too dry. Bone dry. I'm not impressed with him. He does a half-decent job in his role, but I can think of better people who could elevate it.