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Synopsis: Mary Horowitz is a cruciverbalist - a crossword puzzle constructor. Her brain spins at warp speed with an endless stream of arcane information. She can come up with the perfect word - and dozens with the same meaning - at a moment's notice, but "normal" behavior eludes her. For Mary, nothing is typical, especially relationships. When she is set up on a blind date with handsome cable-news cameraman Steve, Mary thinks the chemistry is undeniable - that Steve is "the one." Steve, on the other hand, thinks Mary is crazy. Mary, who just knows she's found her soul mate, decides to do anything and go anywhere to be with him. She begins to pursue Steve relentlessly as he crisscrosses the country, covering breaking news stories. Mary's escalating infatuation with Steve is encouraged by the self-serving actions of news reporter Hartman Hughes, who enjoys torturing his insolent cameraman at every opportunity. With Mary never far behind and Hartman urging her on, Steve becomes increasingly unhinged. But when Mary becomes embroiled in the news story of the year, Steve and Hartman begin to see her differently. Hartman is plagued by guilt, knowing his game of one-upmanship with Steve has placed her squarely in harms way, while Steve is feeling his own pangs of remorse at his callous behavior. Despite the media storm surrounding her, Mary with her upbeat, unaffected manner brings together a small community of new friends. And all who encounter Mary will realize that sometimes the ones who don't fit in are the ones who really stand out.

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Thomas Haden Church, Bradley Cooper, Ken Jeong, D.J. Qualls
Directed by: Phil Traill
U.S. Rating: PG-13

Most of the reviews and comments about this romantic comedy are as tough as they can be, and I must agree with them in some way. With such an amazing cast, we could have expected more from the script and story. Sandra Bullock gave her best and saved the day with her leading role as a crossword puzzle constructor for a local news paper who is incredibly smart but really weird at the same time and falls in love with Steve (Bradley Cooper) on their failed first blind date. Bradley Cooper played an ok role, since his role didn't demand much from him, Thomas Haden Church stole the show with his funny role as the irresponsible, immature and dumb journalist.

Most of people have been really tough on this one, but I would say that is a really good option for a lazy afternoon or night weekend at home. I'm sure you'll have some good laughs.

What did I like from this movie?

1. The scenes when they meet for their blind date and she jumps on him inside the car, when she finds Steve at the hospital and the scen when she falls in the hole, really funny!
2. I really enjoyed Thomas Haden Church's role, his dumb and immature competition with the journalist from the other tv news station and how he gets his anchor role

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. With such an amazing cast, the script should have been way much better

I would rate this movie with a 2/5

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