Underplayed Gems

Must Love Dogs (2005)

Must Love Dogs poster
Directed by
Gary David Goldberg
Genre
romantic comedy
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 38m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
5.9 of 10 from 500 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A recently divorced woman starts dating again with the help of her family. She meets a man who also loves dogs and they navigate new relationships.

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What happens

Must Love Dogs is a 2005 American romantic comedy film based on Claire Cook's 2002 novel of the same name. Starring Diane Lane and John Cusack, it is the second and final film to be written, produced, and directed by Gary David Goldberg and was produced on a budget of $30 million. The film focuses on a woman's struggle with divorce and meeting new people afterward. Production started on October 12, 2004, with a release date of July 29, 2005. Critical opinion was slightly mixed to unfavorable, who called it predictable, but indicated that the actors were not to blame. The film was also the final project ever to be produced by independent company Ubu Productions. It took the fifth spot on its opening weekend, and has grossed $58.4 million worldwide. The film was released on VHS and DVD on December 20, 2005, and then released on Warner Archive Blu-ray disc on November 26, 2024. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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