Down With Love Review
by Bob Bloom (bobbloom AT iquest DOT net)October 10th, 2003
DOWN WITH LOVE (Fox Home Entertainment) This delightful homage to the Rock Hudson-Doris Day sex comedies of the early 1960s is as bright and colorful on the home screen as it was in the theater.
While the film itself is a hoot, especially for fans of that genre, a few entertaining extras amp up the enjoyment. Among them are a gag reel, deleted scenes and a "Here's to Love" music video featuring the film's stars, Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor.
Director Peyton Reed's commentary also adds to the appreciation of the film as he explains how he and his crew diligently set out to recreate the early '60s filmmaking era and specifically reference not only the Hudson-Day films, but the comedies of that era.
Bob Bloom is the film critic at the Journal and Courier in Lafayette, IN. He can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or at [email protected]. Other reviews by Bloom can be found at www.jconline.com by clicking on movies.
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