It Had to Be You (2000)

User Rating:

5.7/10   

Director:

Steven Feder

Writer:

Steven Feder (writer)

Release Date:

11 February 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

Llove is what what happens when you're busy making other plans.

Plot:

Two strangers meet and fall in love during the weekend that they are planning their respective weddings.

Plot Keywords:

Wedding | New York | Hotel | Writer | Bar

Cast

Natasha Henstridge	...	Anna Penn
Michael Vartan	...	Charlie Hudson
Michael Rispoli	...	Henry Taylor
Olivia d'Abo	...	Tracy Meltempi
Faith Prince	...	Madelaine
George DiCenzo	...	Mel
Phyllis Newman	...	Judith Penn
Joelle Carter	...	Claire Parker
Lorraine Mazzola	...	Mindy
Tony Sirico	...	Ricky Valentino
George Ede	...	Father Fitzpatrick
Hillary B. Smith	...	Jewelry Saleswoman (as Hilary B. Smith)
Phil Stein	...	Bobby Love
Tod Engle	...	Mickey
Jennifer Bassey	...	Mrs. Allen

MPAA:

Rated PG for a scene of sensuality and some language.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:PG | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Black Sheep Entertainment (I)

Trivia:

This movie was produced in 1998 as displayed in the end credits but due to contractual problems it was not released for distribution until 2000.

Quotes:

[Henry and Charlie in the hotel bar. Henry sees Anna, Charlie looks and catches her eye. She waves, he smiles]
Henry: What's that about?
Charlie: Oh, we took the elevator up together...
Henry: That's it? That's the big juice?
Charlie: What do you want me to say? Okay...She's a spy and we're both planning on making love before we're assassinated by the CIA.

Movie Connections:

References "The Jerry Springer Show" (1991)

Soundtrack:

At Last

This film is great...what did everyone expect?

I just can't understand the negative comments about this film. Yes it is a typical boy-meets-girl romance but it is done with such flair and polish that the time just flies by. Henstridge (talk about winning the gene-pool lottery!) is as magnetic and alluring as ever (who says the golden age of cinema is dead?) and Vartan holds his own.

There is simmering chemistry between the two leads; the film is most alive when they share a scene - lots! It is done so well that you find yourself willing them to get together...

Ignore the negative comments - if you are feeling a bit blue, watch this flick, you will feel so much better. If you are already happy, then you will be euphoric.

(PS: I am 33, Male, from the UK and a hopeless romantic still searching for his Princess...)