Something Borrowed

Something Borrowed

3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (119 customer reviews)

Perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in the arms of the guy she's had a crush on since law school... who just happens to be her best friend's fiancé.

• Starring: Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin
• Directed by: Luke Greenfield
• Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes
• Release year: 2011
• Studio: Warner Bros.

Product Details

Synopsis: Perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in the arms of the guy she's had a crush on since law school... who just happens to be her best friend's fiancé.

Starring: Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin

Supporting actors: John Krasinski, Colin Egglesfield, Steve Howey

Directed by: Luke Greenfield

Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes

Release year: 2011

Studio: Warner Bros.

ASIN: B005BGBPBG (Rental) and B005BGBP3Y (Purchase)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 I normally loathe romantic comedies, but I unbelievably and absolutely loved this one (4.5 stars), May 27, 2011

By J. P. "Jules" (USA) - 

This review is from: Something Borrowed (DVD)

I rarely write movie reviews, so the fact that I am for this film already tells you something. I know the ratings for this have been all over the place, so I wanted to put in my two cents, which are that given what it was, I loved it!
Now none of you know me, so you dont realize how momentous that statement is, coming from me of all people. While yes, I am female, I hate - *utterly loathe* - American romantic comedies. I absolutely cannot stand them and the only 100% exceptions are Bringing Up Baby from 1938 and When Harry Met Sally ... from 1989. So yes, it's been awhile since I found one that broke the rule.
I wanted to see this movie, both because of the actors (love Goodwin and Krasinski) and because it's a story (we hope) where the shy, quiet girl gets the guy. However, I went prepared to dislike it for two reasons. First, I was *very* apprehensive about the premise involving possible cheating, since I have trouble even reading about it in books or watching films like Closer. Second, it's a romantic comedy! How could I possibly end up liking it?!
Turns out, I was dead wrong. SOMETHING BORROWED was hysterical - the writing was great and the delivery wonderful. The cast was also superb: John Krasinski, whom I adore in The Office, was hands-down unbelievably fantastic in his role; Ginnifer Goodwin, a lovely and talented actress, plays her part to perfection; and Colin Egglesfield, a quiet and subtle actor, makes for a great Dex. Darcy (Kate Hudson's character) is ridiculously over the top, but whatever - I was able to overlook it in the face of all that was right with this movie.
Also, this movie was able to do what those in this genre usually cannot do: it was able to be somewhat realistic, while still giving us a wonderful happy ending - no sappiness or corniness involved (two of my main objections to romance movies). The main characters trip up - repeatedly - and sometimes you want to slap some of them upside the head (... was that just me?), but it feels very authentic! And re: the love triangle, I think one of the things that made it feel all the more authentic was the very real dilemma that Rachel, Dex, and Darcy are faced with.
I loved this film, because for *once* a romantic comedy did for me what it always seems to do for others: it made me laugh out loud and it made me cheer for the two main characters and hope that they would end up together. I definitely, definitely recommend it.

Loved it., May 8, 2011

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A.L. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something Borrowed (DVD)

I loved the movie and saw it twice in the first weekend. Ginnfer and Colin did a great job. Colin reminds me of a young Tom Cruise but better. He seems soulful, manages to play the character with integrity and gives great glances! A must see.

Something Borrowed, June 30, 2011

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Brandon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something Borrowed (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) (Blu-ray)

At first, I didn't want to see this movie, the trailer was uninteresting and not very funny. Then finally I decided to go see it and not judge it, John Krasinski from the Office is in it. So, I got myself a cheap ticket and watched it in the theater. I actually laughed and thought it was pretty good, not the greatest movie ever but it's worth watching a few times

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