Sep. 26th, 2004

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We have a third housemate. He's called Nick and he's very nice.

Nick: some joke
George: Really?
Nick: No.
George: Oh no, I'm so gullible.
Me: Did you know gullible isn't actually a real word?
George: Really?
Me: No. Check the dictionary if you don't believe me.
George: Wow.
Me: *snork*
George: Oh no!
Me: I'm so sorry. But I thought it was funny.
Me: It's ok. Did you know Einstien once fell for the same trick?
George: Really? Wait...
Me: I'm sorry. I'm a bad man.
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If you liked Four Weddings and a Funeral, or Bridget Jones, or Notting Hill, or Love Actually, you'll probably like this. It's better than the trailers IMHO -- they make it look like the most mediocre of love stories, and it's a pretty good one. There's a few laugh out loud moments, and it's generally amusing, and sweet without being too ridiculous.

I thought it was a nice change that they acnowledged the possibility that two people people could have an affair and not fall in love, unlike many stories where *pow* love when they see each other, and lust may or may not come later. It makes tennis interesting to watch, which could have been done very badly. The undressedness is slightly gratuitous (not that Dieter in a towel or Lizzie not in a towel aren't appreciated). All in all, it's a pretty good movie, especially for people like me who are willing to watch romantic comedies, but only the best ones.