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Six Californians — five women and one man — get together once a month to discuss Jane Austen novels, only to discover that their 21st-century lives somehow resemble the author’s classic storylines. |
Two Boston detectives, portrayed by director Ben Affleck’s little bro, Casey, and Michelle Monaghan, risk it all — their lives included — as they search for an abducted child. |
The head chef (Catherine Zeta-Jones) of a hip Manhattan restaurant finds her life turned upside down when she takes in her 9-year-old niece (Little Miss Sunshine’s Abigail Breslin) and falls — unwillingly — for her work rival (Aaron Eckhart). |
Three American brothers hoping to reconnect with each other set off on an adventurous and emotional train ride across India. Comedy ensues. |
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Unclear. Be warned — this movie contains relationship drama and even some matchmaking. However, you may have to be a Jane Austen fan (or at least a book club geek) in order to appreciate it. |
Good. The suspense in this action-drama will keep you clinging to each other until the very end, and the moral ambiguities will fuel conversation for days. |
Excellent. With food, family high jinks, and a battle of the sexes, this flick has all the makings of a fine romantic comedy. All that’s missing are Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. |
Fair. It really depends on your sweetheart’s sense of humor. Romantic love is not the focus of this film; brotherly love is. But there’s always the chance that the good looks and charm of the cast — which includes Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson, and Jason Schwartzman — could get you in the mood. |
