Leap Year (2010)

Anna planned to propose to her boyfriend on February 29.

Directed by Anand Tucker

Written by: Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont

Starring Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, John Lithgow

Anna (Adams) is in love with her boyfrend Jeremy (Scott). They have been together for four years. After Jeremy fails to propose, Anna takes her father's (Lithgow) advice and follows him to Ireland to propose to him on February 29th; Leap Day. The one day where a marriage proposal can't be refused. Sidetracked by a storm, she winds up in the small villiage of Dingle, where she meets Declan (Goode) who agrees to drive her to Dublin, where Jeremy is. Along the way, Anna realizes that her true love may not be Jeremy after all.

This was one of the cutest romantic comedies I've seen in a while. I love Amy Adams. She is one of the cutest actresses in Hollywood, and I'll watch anything she's in. Sure, the movie is VERY predictable, but it's also a lot of fun, which is most important. The chemestry between Adams and Goode is genuine, and their bickering is very cute.

The one thing I wasn't impressed with is that while he was near the top of the credits, John Lithgow's role is nothing more than a glorified cameo. I've been a fan of his ever since 3rd Rock From the Sun, and thought it would've been cool to see a bit more of his character, who was funny in his scene.

This was the most fun I've had with a love story this year. It will definitely be in my collection soon.

9/10

Rated PG for sensuality and language.

There isn't too much to worry about with this one. There are some curses, most of which are from Declan, and he's using the Irish variations. (example: It's Murphy's fecking Law with you!) And the sensuality is just a few kisses between the 2 leads.

The DVD contians previews for It's Complicated, a very cute ad for the upcoming animated film Despicable Me, and the DVD release for Mamma Mia!, and a few deleted scenes.