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Laws of Attraction | Year: 2004 Classification: Comedy Directed: - Peter Howitt (II) Actors/Actresses: - Pierce Brosnan - Julianne Moore - Parker Posey He's arrogant; she's insecure. But somehow they find love. Starring Julianne Moore and Pierce Brosnan as two divorce lawyers who find love, I couldn't help wondering how these two talented people could have agreed to act in such a silly bit of fluff. But I guess they're entitled to make their own choices. Laws of Attraction is one of those lightweight confections that are upbeat, lively and has zippy background music. It's an old fashioned theme with classic gags and the comedy depends on the rhythm of the dialogue. Even though the plot was set in modern times, and Julianne Moore cast as successful attorney, the romance was controlled by the Pierce Brosnan character. She was made to look stupid and childish and ridiculous in every scene. He's super confident and arrogant; she is insecure and vulnerable to panic attacks. Both of them eat junk food and they find love only after lots and lots and lots of alcohol. Fans of romantic comedy might get a chuckle out of this but I was bored throughout. Julianne Moore's never been funnier. Not expecting much from this based upon the previews, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by "Laws of Attraction," which is at its best when stars Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore manage to flirt and argue at the same time. Moore, who's luminous, is particularly good in this movie. She plays Audrey, a top divorce attorney who manages to appear by-the-book even when she's completely insecure. With her hair in a tight bun and her perfect, subtle suit, she's putting on a front, and Moore milks this for every funny moment she can get. Brosnan, playing her rumpled rival attorney Daniel, oozes sexiness, as well, by getting Audrey to love him by completely annoying her and catching her off-guard. He understands that the only way this woman will accept love is if it completely blindsides her, and he takes steps to do just that. The supporting cast, particularly Frances Fisher as Audrey's plastic surgery-enhanced mother, is really strong, though I feel better use could've been made of Parker Posey, who has some funny lines in this but has been much, much better elsewhere. As an homage to the Hepburn-Tracy movies, "Laws of Attraction" falls short. Building momentum through the chief characters' rivalry/romance, it sorta derails when the plot moves the action to Ireland instead of New York. This is a shame. Because, when it works, "Laws of Attraction" is really charming. It was so good! When I saw this movie, I was thrilled to see Peirce Brosnan in a movie other than James Bond. I thought that this movie is a great romantic comedy, and most anybody would love to watch it:o) Buy Laws Of Attraction at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Laws Of Attraction Search with the Priority Search Engine on Laws Of Attraction This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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