This movie undoubtedly immediately recalls feelings of vulnerability that is recognizable for most men, regardless of where they live. Although the story of this movie is not very original (indeed, fear of rejection in love is not a rarity in any movie at all), the way he expresses his feelings of desire and vulnerability are both very witty and touching in a no nonsense way. Even an actor such as Hugh Grant doesn't show his emotions of insecurity and sorrow so intensely as Mike does.
In general, in a vast majorities of the movies ever made, men show their emotions far less intense in very probing love scenes, contrary to most women do in movies. In spite of this, many men all over the world undoubtedly often feel the pain of love as intense as Mike does often without openly showing it neither verbal nor non verbal. Therefore, this movie has remained with me all along: this movie is a nutshell for every man who want direct recognition of repressed feelings about the pain of love. Finally, I think the way Mike deals with the ups and downs of finding a durable intimate relationship are both a consolation, consolidation and very instructive for any man. Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend this movie if one only prefers complicated love stories with cryptic psychological plots!
In general, in a vast majorities of the movies ever made, men show their emotions far less intense in very probing love scenes, contrary to most women do in movies. In spite of this, many men all over the world undoubtedly often feel the pain of love as intense as Mike does often without openly showing it neither verbal nor non verbal. Therefore, this movie has remained with me all along: this movie is a nutshell for every man who want direct recognition of repressed feelings about the pain of love. Finally, I think the way Mike deals with the ups and downs of finding a durable intimate relationship are both a consolation, consolidation and very instructive for any man. Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend this movie if one only prefers complicated love stories with cryptic psychological plots!