Lot Like Love, A

Director: Nigel Cole
Year: 2005
Cast: Amanda Peet, Ashton Kutcher
Rating:*** (out of ****)

Just few days back I happened to watch a movie called Shallow Hal. As the name suggests, the movie was even shallower than Hal. Unbelievably unconvincing. A lot like love, on the other hand, is a subtle, charming and touching tale of love discovered after much hide and seek with destiny. The credit should go to both the lead actors particularly Amanda Peet. She is this grey eyed beauty with a strong screen presence. I had liked her even her minor role in Syriana. Here she presents Emily in as believable manner as there could be. Much to our delight Ashton Kutcher pulls the shy, lovable guy equally well.
Yes, regarding the story, Emily (Amanda Peet) has just broken with her boyfriend and met an introvert Oliver (Ashton Kutcher) on a plane. In that immature age, they end up having sex without even knowing their names. And then they keep meeting as the destiny plays it's games and that is pretty much that.

The constant shifting of timeline, a little overdone, would have ruined everything (you know, after six months, after three years......). But surprisingly, it doesn't. Like When Harry Met Sally, they just keep on meeting but sometimes either he is focusing on carrier or she is engaged with someone else. Anyway, these very moments make the movie all the more worthwhile. A good film.