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Raising Helen Reviews

2004

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Helen Harris (Kate Hudson) is a rising star in the New York City fashion world, just on the brink of being promoted to agent at a premiere modeling agency. The sudden death of her older sister (Felicity Huffman) and her brother-in-law shocks Helen from her exciting life of photo shoots, nightclubs, and hot dates. It brings her .. Read more

Starring	Kate Hudson, John Corbett, Joan Cusack, Helen Mirren
Director	Garry Marshall
Genres	Audio Descriptive, Comedy, Romance

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- The Helen in question (Kate Hudson) is a sunny rep at a Manhattan modelling agency, with a cute walk-up apartment and... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:18
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  Watchable
  
  This is a great film for all those who like sweet valley high and American corn. The first 20 or so minutes presents you with teribble acting and a feeling of ... read more »
  
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  - Lee
  - North West
  - 01 Apr 2005 at 12:27
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  A poor copy
  
  A poor version of Uncle Buck which was a much better film so if you like the storyline rent Uncle Buck instead.
  
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- - a customer
  - 26 Nov 2011 at 19:06
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  Decent chick flick
  
  This is basically a lightweight, amusing, predictable film in the usual chick flick category.
  
  Some chick flicks are eminently watchable by men as ... read more »
  
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  - Farnborough
  - 22 Jun 2011 at 13:02
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  Very enjoyable
  
  This is a very enjoyable film, especially if you are looking for a comedy with a bit more depth. It is not lacking in emotion - there is plenty to be had. You ... read more »
  
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  - Carlisle
  - 20 Jan 2011 at 19:55
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  Raising hell...........
  
  This isn't a half bad heart-string tugger as they go....The kids are great and Hudson isn't half bad either!! Corbett is still playing Aidan from SATC, ... read more »
  
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- - Karen931
  - 212 reviews
  - Edinburgh
  - 10 Jan 2011 at 18:08
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  Funny
  
  Very funny. Its probably more one for the girls than the guys but even so I really enjoyed it and laughed alot.
  
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  - Croydon, Surrey.
  - 22 Sep 2010 at 08:29
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  A Great Garry Marshall & Kate Hudson Movie
  
  The Movie is a chick flick & I love it the best of 2004, love kate Hundson,John Corbett & Joan Cusack acting with a brilliant director Garry Marshall ... read more »
  
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  - Fan
  - 34 reviews
  - Oswestry, England
  - 02 Jul 2010 at 03:37
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  chickflick film
  
  really good film, great storyline, didnt except helen to end up with the children, but loved the swich around from a busy career woman to a role model for the ... read more »
  
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- - caroleann
  - 4 reviews
  - Clitheroe
  - 23 Mar 2010 at 17:38
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  - 0
  Touching
  
  A funny but very lovely story. Sweeps you up in the moment. Definately one to watch.
  
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- - DancingQueen44
  - 9 reviews
  - Doncaster
  - 20 Nov 2009 at 08:45
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  Raising Helen
  
  Enjoyable weepie with excellent storyline and feelgood ending. One with the family bond in the making.
  
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- - Officegirl
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  - Blandford Forum
  - 13 Aug 2009 at 22:17
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  boooooooring
  
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  If you enjoy watching good movies this one won't be your cup of tea. It's just another boring chick flick that my wife sneaked on the playlist. Maybe I ... read more »
  
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- - Jvida
  - 4 reviews
  - London
  - 01 Jul 2009 at 22:44
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- - 14
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  Watchable
  
  This is a great film for all those who like sweet valley high and American corn. The first 20 or so minutes presents you with teribble acting and a feeling of ... read more »
  
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  - Lee
  - North West
  - 01 Apr 2005 at 12:27
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  - 2
  Surpringly pleasant
  
  A definate chick flick, except im a guy and thoroughly enjoyed this movie, so if your stuck for a film for both of you look no further.
  
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- - paul carroll
  - solihull
  - 28 Jan 2005 at 12:20
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  great unexpected love story
  
  this great film is funny and moving it has all the right drama, family fueds, fun and love that makes a good romantic comedy one to watch
  
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  - uk
  - 01 Feb 2005 at 10:52
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  More a weepy than a comedy
  
  This isn't a bad film, but it shouldn't really be classified as a comedy. The only laughs were in the blooper reel included in the extras, but in ... read more »
  
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- - CASMAN
  - Berkshire
  - 12 Jan 2005 at 19:21
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  ONE FOR THE GIRLIES
  
  I rented this movie with the intention of watching it with my teenage daughter. It held no surprises as the title pretty much gave away the fact that it was ... read more »
  
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- - sue johnson
  - Glossop, Derbyshire
  - 20 Apr 2005 at 10:04
- - 4
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  Great Chick Flick
  
  Not 'How to loose a guy in 10 days' but yet again a lovely story portrayed by Kate Hudson. John Corbett is also excellent in a suprising character!read more »
  
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- - becksinpink
  - Devon
  - 21 Jan 2005 at 14:20
- - 4
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  Excellent!
  
  What a great film! Started off making you think it would be about the perfect workaholic, somehow managing to juggle everything, when suddenly her sister and ... read more »
  
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  - Coddenham, England
  - 16 Mar 2005 at 19:50
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  Raising Helen (2004)
  
  Dry humour from start to finish. Great stuff.
  
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  - London
  - 27 Jul 2005 at 10:38
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  rasing helen
  
  very funny in parts very touching without being too soppy
  
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- - a customer
  - blackpool sunny yesterday for the first time in ages
  - 10 Apr 2005 at 12:02
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  Great Film if you wanna laugh or cry!!!!
  
  Brilliant film didn't expect it to be so good!kate hudson as always is fab!she really brings the part to life and the story is brilliant would watch over ... read more »
  
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- - Jenny Calpin
  - Egham
  - 19 Apr 2005 at 10:27

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- Raising Helen
  
  Helen Harris (Kate Hudson) is a rising star in the New York City fashion world, just on the brink of being promoted to agent at a premiere modeling agency. The sudden death of her older sister (Felicity Huffman) and her brother-in-law shocks Helen from her exciting life of photo shoots, nightclubs, ...