Return to Me

Return to Me

7/4/2000 1h 56m 6.6/10

Overview

It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten instantly not with his date but with the sharp-witted waitress. Everything seems to be going great until an unbelievable truth is revealed, one that could easily break both of their hearts for good.

Director

Bonnie Hunt

Top Billed Cast

Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver

Grace Briggs

Bonnie Hunt

Bonnie Hunt

Megan Dayton

Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor

Marty O'Reilly

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Joe Dayton

Robert Loggia

Robert Loggia

Angelo Pardipillo

David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Bob Rueland

Reviews

Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

5/2/2021

9/10

Okay, I will admit I can be a bit of an easy grader when it comes to romantic comedies, as long as they are witty with likable characters, don’t insult my intelligence and have suitable happy endings (I guess if they don’t end happily, they aren’t rom-coms). I saw this movie many years ago, but had forgotten just enough of it to keep it fresh for me. Like many movies, the plot relies on a huge coincidence or three. The story gets sappy and sentimental in places, is rather predictable and has too much religion to suit me, but that last thing may suit you just fine, praise be. It was co-written and directed by the actress Bonnie Hunt, who is a supporting character in the film. But there is a spark of chemistry between the two lead characters, the dialogue is smart and sharp, and the movie is rich with its supporting cast, such as Jim Belushi, Robert Loggia and Archie Bunker - I mean Carroll O’Connor. Plus I have liked Minnie Driver since Circle of Friends. Just keep in mind this isn’t Hitchcock or Frank Capra stuff and doesn’t try to be. Just let it flow over you

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