Leap Year (2010)

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I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

The first must-see film of the year.

I'll be honest: I watched this because of Amy Adams. I've recently become a huge fan, so I've been catching up on her previous stuff.I loved this. OK, I'm a guy, I'm not into romantic comedies (and, yes, because of that I don't like The Princess Bride). But, Amy is so captivating in this pleasant, little movie, it's hard not to like it.The story is contrived. Hey, it's a romantic comedy, right? The woman is engaged to a swine, she decides to do something romantic, she goes through mayhem and misfortune achieving her goal, she falls in love with the callous guy who's helping her (who turns out to be the guy she's been waiting for all her live), finally meets up with her boyfriend, finds out he only cares about his job, returns to the guy and lives happily ever after.Right? That's the model.Yet, in Amy's hands, her character is completely believable. Even delightful. Adams doesn't phone this one in. She's on the top of her game (as she is in everything she does). I even laughed out loud in some places (and anyone who knows me will tell you that's a compliment).So, give this one a try. No, it's not Arrival. Nor is it Enchanted. But, it's charming, fun, and you'll fall in love with Amy's character.

I love rom-coms and I love Matthew Goode so I cannot say in good conscience I didn't like this at all but some of the plot devices used here are a tad too traditional and/or surreal even for a movi that is 8 years old.Stager Anna lives in Boston with her cardiologist boyfriend Jeremy and they're about to get a new apartment in the building of her dreams. She senses he's about to propose but doesn't so she decides to surprise him in Dublin and propose on leap day. Due to a turbulence, her flight landed in Wales and she crossed the channel with the tiniest boat ever (if even huge ferries are cancelled, who in good conscience would agree to take her? I digress...). She ends up in a small village where super handsome Matthew Goode (Declan) awaitsIt's the classic hate at first, love later relationship but Declan still agrees to drive her to Dublin because he needs the money. After his car breaks, he rides the bus with her to Dublin: why a guy she's only known for 12 hours agrees to go on the bus with her is really beyond me. Anyway they are clearly into each other but she accepts her boyfriend's proposal anyway only to flee later, after a way too stupid scene (she pulls the fire alarm of their apartment and we see Jeremy picking up stuff but not care about her. Girl, it's not like the apartment is on fire. Chill.)She goes back to Ireland (it makes total sense to give up one's job and life for someone you kissed once, doesn't it?) where he PROPOSES. Now, I am a huge fan of rom-coms but a proposal after spending less than 48 hours together looks odd even in a movie.Anyway if you can look past this, it's still a good movie. The pair has chemistry and Irish amazing nature is a wonderful stage. I would watch it again just to see the cliffs one more time!

"Leap Year" is a romantic comedy in which we watch a woman trying to go to Dublin, Ireland in order to propose marriage to her boyfriend because according to Irish tradition, a man who receives a marriage proposal on the 29th of February must accept it. In her trip she comes in front of many unexpected events and she meets a man who can help her to finally arrive to Dublin.I did not have high expectations of this movie since it's a romantic comedy but I have to admit that at some points of it I laughed a lot. The plot is pretty simple with some cliché but not so boring. The direction made by Anand Tucker is at the same level as the plot but the cinematography is amazing if we think that this movie took place in Ireland which landscape is simply beautiful. In addition to this it has to be mentioned the interpretation of Matthew Goode who played as Declan and he was outstanding at his role and simply hilarious in some points. Amy Adams who played as Anna makes an average interpretation in this movie.Finally I believe that "Leap Year" is a simple romantic movie with some funny moments. It's a good movie to spend your time but not expect much from it. I recommend this movie to everyone to watch and especially to couples which I believe they will have a very good time watching it.

This is a sweet, funny romantic comedy. It's silly at times. However, what's silly about it is the situations and some of the plot points. On the flip side, the actors are great dramatic actors and the dialogue isn't over the top silly, so the performances and moments between the two main characters bring it down to earth.Now keep in mind that the premise of this story is about a woman who dashes off to Ireland to propose marriage to her boyfriend Leap Day, because according to Irish tradition, a man who receives a marriage proposal on a leap day must accept it. Bright idea, right? So therefore, you've been warned before you even turn this movie on that it is time to suspend some disbelief and enter the world of light, fun romance. I watch a fair number of romantic comedies, and to me, this is one of the better ones because it is funny but it has a lot of heart. Amy Adams is luminous as always, and Matthew Goode is really hilarious when he needs to be, and soulful when it calls for it. The big bonus to this movie is the atmosphere, scenery, and locations! It will make you want to travel to Ireland.