Life Or Something Like It
Angelina Jolie proves her box-office versatility in Life or Something Like
It, a romantic comedy (Jolie's first) that succeeds on the strength of
Jolie's appealing performance. As Seattle TV news reporter Lanie Kerrigan,
Jolie craves celebrity (i.e., she's insecure and seeks approval), but her
disapproving cameraman (Edward Burns) detects an admirable woman beneath
Lanie's bleached-blond coif and pancake makeup.
When a homeless street prophet (Tony Shalhoub) predicts that Lanie will soon
be dead, she gradually juggles her priorities, connecting with Burns, appearing
drunk on camera (a mistake that ultimately works in her favor), and finding new
confidence in her professional and romantic potential.
Critic Reviews:
- " What begins as a somewhat predictable Hollywood romantic comedy,
spirals into a tender, sweet love story and opens the door to life's deeper and
more meaningful issues. " – Urban Cinefile
- " The biggest revelation is that Angelina Jolie looks pretty hot when
she's dolled up with big blonde hair. " – Andrew
Manning
- " A worthy woman's film and Jolie's best showcase to date.
" – Mick LaSalle