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List Price: $24.96 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 1930
Released: November 10, 2009 |
| Our Price: $10.50 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Firefighter Patrick Sullivan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) finds his life turned upside-down when his fiancée suddenly calls off their pending nuptials per the recommendation of radio love guru Dr. Emma Lloyd (Uma Thurman). Determined to get back at this "love doctor," Sullivan forges a fake marriage license, "accidentally" marrying him to Emma,who's already engaged to Richard (Colin Firth). But as Patrick's charms begin to wear Emma down, she must decide which of these bachelors is her "Mr. Right." Also starring Sam Shepard, Justina Machado and Isabella Rossellini in this romantic comedy that proves even the experts need to learn a few love lessons now and then.
Description of The Accidental Husband:
Doctor, heal thyself! That's the wry message underscoring the charming romantic comedy The Accidental Husband, which features Uma Thurman as Emma, a radio "love doctor" who can't quite seem to manage her own love life off the air. The cast is splendid, led by Thurman, who has rarely gotten to show her comic chops, and who really is very funny and has a gift for physical comedy as well. The two bachelors whose lives are accidentally (on purpose?) entangled with hers are played by two dreamboats, Jeffrey Dean Morgan (rugged firefighter Patrick) and Colin Firth (her fiancé, Richard). The chemistry between Emma and both suitors is crackling and captured well on film by director Griffin Dunne. Thurman, Morgan, and Firth are joined by a supporting cast every bit as spot-on as they are: Sam Shepard, Brooke Adams, Isabella Rossellini, Sarita Choudhury, and Keir Dullea, each of whom brings his or her own quirks and charms. The Accidental Husband is very much in the mode of Four Weddings and a Funeral and the Bridget Jones films--which is to say, make a date with it for your next date night. --A.T. Hurley
The Accidental Husband Reviews:
How in the world does this movie have 3+ stars? 
2009-12-20 - I can't believe this movie has a 3 1/2 star rating on amazon. This is a typical boring story naration bombarded in Indian cinema. I wonder if any of the makers have relationship with Indian filmies. Even the music played several times is Indian movie music.
A waste of time. Enjoy quality family time instead of watching this boring badly made movie.
This Movie Should Have Been in US Theaters! 
2009-12-15 - I waited and waited for this movie to hit the theaters, only to be disappointed that it was NOT going to be shown in US theaters [I believe] because of doing poorly in Europe. I disagree! This was an adorable romantic comedy and worth having on DVD. I am a big Jeffrey Dean Morgan fan, as was the big appeal here for me. And I am thoroughly pleased with my purchase. If you've enjoyed movies such as "The Holiday" and "The Proposal," I think you will enjoy this movie as well.
It's a Chick-Flick....Don't Expect Realism 
2009-12-02 - Colin Firth is a favorite of mine. Nobody does angst like Colin and he delivers a few moments in Husband. But his character is secondary to Uma Thurman's Emma and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Patrick.
Thurman plays an emotional basket-case carefully disguised as an expert by psychological jargon, massive research into male/female relationships, and a photogenic face. All it takes for her carefully constructed facade to crumble is a guy who won't buy what she's selling but is willing to talk about the reality of love and relationships.
At times the film charmed me, other times it annoyed me. Some plot movers were completely far-fetched and ridiculous. However, this is a feel good chick-flick, date-night or girls-night-in movie. And those are not supposed to be dissected and ripped apart for accuracy or reality. So. If you want a chick flick and don't mind feeling a bit annoyed at times, here you go. It's worth a rental.
Great movie
2009-12-01 - Got the movie two days before expected delivery, and was in brand new factory sealed condition. Thanks amazon!
Fun, sweet and entertaining
2009-11-28 - Since this never made it to the theaters in the US, I've waited over a year to see it. I was not disappointed. It was adorable. Jeffrey Dean Morgan was yummy as usual and I even liked Sam Shepard in his small role. I laughed a lot and the last scene was very touching.
