Bounce
2000
When Buddy Amaral (Ben Affleck) decides to have a casual fling with a woman he meets in an airport, he gives up his ticket to Greg Janello (Tony Goldwyn), an earnest man on standby for the flight who is desperate to get home to his wife and child. But when the plane crashes because of snowy conditions, killing everyone on board,.. Read more
| Starring | Ben Affleck, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tony Goldwyn, Alex D. Linz |
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| Director | Don Roos |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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Director Don Roos follows up his acerbic comedy The Opposite of Sex with this interesting, if not wholly successful, romantic drama. Ben Affleck is the brash advertising guy who gives up his seat on a plane to a man who wants to get home to his wife — only to hear the next morning that the plane crashed, killing all on board. Racked with guilt, Affleck takes refuge in the bottle and later seeks out the man's widow (Gwyneth Paltrow), who has no idea about his role in her husband's death. Paltrow is moving as the bereaved young wife, while Affleck is well cast as the arrogant young lothario whose life almost falls apart. Slow in places, and a bit overly sentimental in others, this is nonetheless a well played, sharply written and bittersweet romance.
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"...Comparable in its craft to JERRY MAGUIRE and AS GOOD AS IT GETS....Gywneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck emerge from the movie as the most romantic coupling to animate a Hollywood film in quite some time..."
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"...Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow give likeable performances, with each wearing emotional vulnerability like a badge of honor..."
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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14 out of 16 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
competent, not outstanding
The Radio Times review above is pretty much on the mark.
Don Roos has an obsession with secrets and coincidences, and they're dealt with interestingly enough in this film, though it's not as sharp and acidic as 'The Opposite of Sex'or 'Happy Endings', his latest. But both Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Afflect act actorishly, not like real people, and that can grate after a while.
But it's entertaining enough and mildly thought-provoking. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Good plot but film fails to deliver its promise.
When shallow Buddy (Affleck) gives his boarding pass to Greg (Goldwyn) ostensibly as a goodwill gesture to enable him to get home to his family for Christmas, but really to enjoy a one night stand with an attractive woman they have been chatting with at the airport. Buddy has no idea the plane will crash and Greg killed.
Guilt ridden Buddy seeks out Greg’s’ widow Abby (Paltrow) who is attempting to make a career in real estate and engineers a prime sale for her.
Ben Affleck is miscast in this role, it is completely outside of his range and he is out acted in every scene with Paltrow who is also undoubtedly below her best probably because she cannot get the necessary feedback from Affleck.
The photography does not flatter Paltrow, but maybe this was intended to portray her grief.
A pity, because one cannot help feeling that with a different actor playing Buddy able to match Paltrows’ abilities this could have been an outstanding film. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
First review
great film a real weepy one :)
Definatly worth a watch again -
Most recent members' reviews (2)
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14 out of 16 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
competent, not outstanding
The Radio Times review above is pretty much on the mark.
Don Roos has an obsession with secrets and coincidences, and they're dealt with interestingly enough in this film, though it's not as sharp and acidic as 'The Opposite of Sex'or 'Happy Endings', his latest. But both Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Afflect act actorishly, not like real people, and that can grate after a while.
But it's entertaining enough and mildly thought-provoking. -
Ben afflicted??!!
This is a good story no doubt but how horrendously ruined by Ben Affleck simpering smiles, corny crying, hopeless acting and well...it's fair to say he quashed any hope that Gwyn had of pulling it bach from the brink !! Disappointing .
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14 out of 16 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
competent, not outstanding
The Radio Times review above is pretty much on the mark.
Don Roos has an obsession with secrets and coincidences, and they're dealt with interestingly enough in this film, though it's not as sharp and acidic as 'The Opposite of Sex'or 'Happy Endings', his latest. But both Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Afflect act actorishly, not like real people, and that can grate after a while.
But it's entertaining enough and mildly thought-provoking. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Good plot but film fails to deliver its promise.
When shallow Buddy (Affleck) gives his boarding pass to Greg (Goldwyn) ostensibly as a goodwill gesture to enable him to get home to his family for Christmas, but really to enjoy a one night stand with an attractive woman they have been chatting with at the airport. Buddy has no idea the plane will crash and Greg killed.
Guilt ridden Buddy seeks out Greg’s’ widow Abby (Paltrow) who is attempting to make a career in real estate and engineers a prime sale for her.
Ben Affleck is miscast in this role, it is completely outside of his range and he is out acted in every scene with Paltrow who is also undoubtedly below her best probably because she cannot get the necessary feedback from Affleck.
The photography does not flatter Paltrow, but maybe this was intended to portray her grief.
A pity, because one cannot help feeling that with a different actor playing Buddy able to match Paltrows’ abilities this could have been an outstanding film. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
First review
great film a real weepy one :)
Definatly worth a watch again -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Emotional rollercoaster
An emotional ride with a sad story if this doesnt touch your heart then you need to check that you still have one. Im a bloke and i nearly cried watching this.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Hmm...
Predictable, by the numbers, romantic drama.
Surprisingly watchable though, depsite the generic approach.
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Ben afflicted??!!
This is a good story no doubt but how horrendously ruined by Ben Affleck simpering smiles, corny crying, hopeless acting and well...it's fair to say he quashed any hope that Gwyn had of pulling it bach from the brink !! Disappointing .
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very nice
NICE....easy watching,very enjoyable
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Does what it says on the can
You knew what you were getting yourself in for when you rented this so its difficult to compalian after the fact. Actually it was done reasonably and it passed the time.
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Pleasant Love story
Well worth a view, with both characters playing quite moving roles.
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Predictable, but great to watch
Usual formula type romantic film, but very watchable. Ben Affleck plays his part fairly well, but Gwynneth Paltrow far outshines him. Just settle back and enjoy it, although the outcome is predictable, you know you want it to happen anyway. Just get the hankies ready.
Critics' reviews (6)
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Director Don Roos follows up his acerbic comedy The Opposite of Sex with this interesting, if not wholly successful, romantic drama. Ben Affleck is the brash advertising guy who gives up his seat on a plane to a man who wants to get home to his wife — only to hear the next morning that the plane crashed, killing all on board. Racked with guilt, Affleck takes refuge in the bottle and later seeks out the man's widow (Gwyneth Paltrow), who has no idea about his role in her husband's death. Paltrow is moving as the bereaved young wife, while Affleck is well cast as the arrogant young lothario whose life almost falls apart. Slow in places, and a bit overly sentimental in others, this is nonetheless a well played, sharply written and bittersweet romance.
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"...Comparable in its craft to JERRY MAGUIRE and AS GOOD AS IT GETS....Gywneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck emerge from the movie as the most romantic coupling to animate a Hollywood film in quite some time..."
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"...Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow give likeable performances, with each wearing emotional vulnerability like a badge of honor..."
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"...Lovely and all-too-rare....The two actors hold you with the matching gentleness and vivacity of their spirits." -- Rating: A-
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Roos' follow-up to his sassy, sardonic The Opposite of Sex substitutes a heartfelt sentiment for casual sarcasm.... read more on Time Out
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"...The actors are amiable....Roos still knows how to write barbed one-liners..."
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