Serendipity Best Review
The destiny/fate theme is thin and cliche, but the work put into this film by everyone involved (The writers, Peter Chelsom, the actors, all other movie crew, etc.) elevates its quality.
The script was witty and nicely done; even the jokes/humor in this movie had an intellectual air about it. It was also great to find out that John Cusack (who I adore) also added a lot into the script - I wonder if he included that part about Cassiopeia from "The Sure Thing", the book "Love in the Time of Cholera" which also appeared in High Fidelity?
There were formulaic RomCom scenes as well, but there's no need to overanalyze it. I really admire the fact that they brought a different spin to the boy meets girl and the chase story.
On a personal note; I could relate to both main characters (Sara and Jonathan) because I did fall in love with someone almost the same way before (but he was involved with someone else) - and I can't forget him or erase him out of my memory...but of course in the real world I doubt that we'll ever get together.
Now on to the characters:
Kate Beckinsale as Sara Thomas and John Cusack as Jonathan Trager were terrific! I LOVED their chemistry, but wish that they had more screentime together, although I understand that careful balance had to be placed by Peter Chelsom because a majority of this film was focused on the "chase" to keep things exciting. There were some things that I noted about Cusack (probably because I'm a fan of his movies); his outfits and the fact that he was wearing fingerless gloves and a faded grey henley undershirt most of the time in the movie---that reminded me of "Say Anything". Hopefully both actors will be able to do a movie together again in the future.
Jeremy Piven and Molly Shannon were fantastic as their respective best buds, and both bring the right balance of humor into the mix. I like it when Piven is in a movie with Cusack. Eugene Levy was funny as always; he was a scene stealer for sure. I also enjoyed the performances of John Corbitt and Bridgett Moynahan as well.
John Corbitt had that hilarious Yanni/Sting music going on, with a crazy music video to match. In regards to Moynahan's character; I know that some of the audience were wondering what was wrong with her, why did Jonathan Trager dump a perfect girl for Sara who he really doesn't know. There was that dinner scene right after the fastforward time lapse where Halley (Moynahan's character)whispers to Jonathan about Dean (Piven) and his wife. They both mention something about how happy the couple were and that they have no fights, then Jonathan mentions that it must be a b*tch on their sex life...fast forward to the scene outside the Waldorf Astoria, Halle tells Jonathan that she'll get undressed hop into bed and act like they just got over a fight - I think this was an indication that Halley and Jonathan were constatly having fights and things were not as perfect as it seems between the two of them. Anyways I guess that in the end (and even in real life) being with or knowing someone for a long time isn't going to save you from having a relationship go bad. I have friends who were living together with their partner for many years, only to break up not long after they get engaged...then they end up marrying someone else within a year or so - but end up with a happy marriage.
I'm a bit shocked by some of the negative reviews...to each his/her own I guess. I feel that this movie is so underrated and although it's not a perfect film, it's definitely not as terrible as some people make it out to be.
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Serendipity Overview
Irresistible stars John Cusack (AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS, HIGH FIDELITY) and Kate Beckinsale (PEARL HARBOR, BROKEDOWN PALACE) are drawn together and take a chance on love in this critically acclaimed romantic comedy! In the course of one magical evening, Jonathan (Cusack) and Sara (Beckinsale) meet unexpectedly ... then part without expectation when she decides they must let fate determine if they are meant to be together. Years later, they are both engaged to others but cannot give up the dream that -- despite time, distance, and the obstacles that conspire to keep them apart -- they will one day meet again. Also starring Jeremy Piven (THE FAMILY MAN, VERY BAD THINGS) and Molly Shannon (SUPERSTAR, NEVER BEEN KISSED) in a stellar supporting cast -- you're destined to agree with audiences everywhere who fell for the surprising charms of this delightful big-screen romance!
Serendipity Specifications
The irresistible casting of John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale highlights this predictable romantic comedy, which combines the romantic yearning of An Affair to Remember and the New York charm of You've Got Mail. It all begins "a few years ago," when New Yorker Jonathan (Cusack) meets Brit beauty Sara (Beckinsale). They share a few perfect hours together before parting ways, leaving future encounters to her quirky obsession with fate. "A few years later," they're about to marry their respective fiancés (reluctantly, of course), and urgently hoping for destiny to bring them back together. Under the casual direction of Peter Chelsom (barely recovering from Town & Country), this starry-eyed romance offers no surprises, but it has a comforting familiarity, made warmer by the easy chemistry of the leads, with obligatory best-friend support by Molly Shannon and long-time Cusack pal Jeremy Piven. It's hokey, but die-hard romantics are sure to be forgiving. --Jeff Shannon
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Customer Reviews
Fate - E. K. Moseley - AZ USA
"Serendipity"; was a very good film with very little left out. The acting was very well done and the story-line is John Cusacks best type. (In my opinion he is good in anything.) Ms Beckinsale and Mr Cusack play of each other well. I love the supporting cast too. This is a feel good film that teaches waiting for the right person is a good thing.
a typical love story - B. E Jackson - Pennsylvania
Alright, maybe not *completely* typical, but everything you'd expect from a love story can be found in Serendipity.
A man and woman strongly believe they are destined to be together, but because of a completely silly elevator incident (you'll understand what I mean when you see it) they never actually meet up, and eventually go their separate ways. This is honestly a pretty poor piece of writing and totally unbelievable, but whatever.
Years later, they realize they want to be together and can't stop thinking about each other... but the thing is, BOTH the man and woman are already in relationships with someone else, and to make things even more complicated, they completely lost touch with each other and can't find each other.
Through some miraculous and hard to believe twist of fate, weird things eventually happen to both of them (such as clues that were left from when the two of them were together for that short time before the *ahem* elevator incident).
These "weird things" (in other words, spoilers) encourage the two of them to eventually find each other, but it seems wherever the man searches and believes he's about to find the woman of his dreams, he *just* misses her (and vice versa). This is basically the storyline for most of the film.
Well, not much I can say except if you like love stories, this is definitely a movie for you.
Serendipity Movie - S. Ng - San Francisco, CA.
Another good boy & girl meet, boy girl separated & boy girl adventure to hookup again...Love it!
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