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Comedy. 115 minutes ‧ PG ‧ 2000. Roger Ebert. April 7, 2000. 4 min read. Here's an old-fashioned love story so innocent, so naive, Roger Ebert

is an old-fashioned, heartfelt romantic comedy that heavily prioritizes genuine emotion and community warmth over high-concept edge or cynical modern tropes . Directed by Bonnie Hunt (who also co-wrote and co-starred), the film balances a highly improbable, high-melodrama premise with incredibly grounded, charming character work. 🎬 The Premise The story kicks off with a heavy dose of fate: Return to Me(2000)

The real heartbeat of the film isn't just the central romance, but the village surrounding Grace. Her overprotective grandfather ( Carroll O'Connor ) and his poker-playing, crooner-obsessed old friends are absolute scene-stealers. Comedy

Bob Rueland (David Duchovny), a happily married architect, loses his wife Elizabeth in a car crash. April 7, 2000

A year later, unaware of their medical connection, Bob and Grace meet at the Irish-Italian restaurant where she works and immediately fall for each other. ❤️ What Works Beautifully

That same night, Grace Briggs (Minnie Driver), who is dying of a heart condition, receives Elizabeth's heart in a transplant.

Bonnie Hunt and James Belushi, playing Grace's best friend and her husband, deliver fantastic, lived-in comedic chemistry as a frazzled married couple with a house full of kids. ⚠️ Where It Falters Return To Me movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert