I loved this movie, and it is not getting the credit it deserves. First of all, the music in the movie is great, and I can't wait for the soundtrack! Secondly, the peopl e of New Ulm ,Minnesota are taking this way too personal. I am not from Minnesota, nor have I ever been there. But, I did not look at the people in this movie as stupid, and I liked their accent. I think that it is cute. The people are portrayed as caring, kind, compassionate people, and even if it seems like they don't do much with their lives, they do. They create a close community and are willing to take risks where their community is concerned. Any community portrayed like this should be proud and honored. I also like Rene Zellweger and Harry Conick Jr. in this movie. They are cute together. I like their chemistry, and at first Zellweger is portrayed as a shallow corporate exec, but her sensitivity shines through when she talks about her father. This movie is perfect fort oday's situation. Go see it!

I was looking forward 2 watching the movie because of Harry Connick Jr. I have to say,he did NOT disappoint.The movie itself was cute & often times hysterical! I went with my boyfriend who had absolutely no interest in watching the movie,& he loved. He (& everyone else in the theater) was laughing very much out loud! The movie was lighthearted & was a bit of an escape compared 2 all the other movies that were out at the time.The roles that the supporting actors played(Siobhan Fallon & J.K. Simmons)were played very well & you just felt the chemistry the cast had.Normally, these actors are not shown much throughout movies,but in this flick they played a very entertaining role! I understand that they immediately show Renee moving so you can feel how she feels(confused & out of place),however I wished there were more time with character development, more romantic scenes instead of just mostly denial,& 1st dinner scene could have been better.Recommend this over the other movies playing now.

(Based on advance preview:) I found this film to be more ROMANTIC than comedy. RENEE ZELLWEGER plays an uptight, upwardly-mobile executive who?s sent from Florida to revamp the food company?s division in a small town in Minnesota. It?s winter, she?s massively unprepared for the weather, and people such as her assistant Blanche (SIOBHAN FALLON HOGAN) and Union rep Ted (played by HARRY CONNICK, JR.) work to try to help her acclimate to her surroundings and get along with the work force. The employees don?t know what the company?s overall plan is, and there are somewhat typical misunderstandings and machinations as she grows increasingly attached to the workers and tries to change the plans the headquarters has for the branch. It?s fairly predictable, just mildly funny, but a generally warm-hearted diversion. In other words, it?s effectively ?Pleasant?. I?d rate it a low 4 stars in that the acting is decent and it succeeds in its minor ambitions.

Don't listen to the critics, I saw this movie with some girlfriends and abosolutely loved it. It was cute, funny and sweet. The perfect "feel good" movie. And to anyone out there that appreciates movies with morals, or movies that you can take your kids to and not have to worry about, this is the one. I especially liked the part about the special gift Lucy receives from Blanche, very touching. Maybe the end might have been a bit predictable, but I would still definately recommend this movie. I thought Siobhan Fallon-Hogan was outstanding in her role as Blanche, she made the whole show. Renee Z. was wonderful as always. Oh yes, it was missing some things, it wasn't violent or vulgar in any way. We need more movies like this.

It was funny! Thank you for a movie that didn't need nudity,sex and swearing to be enjoyable. I've been so depressed and embarrassed by what it takes to entertain people anymore. If only we could go back and say NO to unnecessary stimulation to the primal ugliness that is in us. I love when someone in Hollywood has the fortitude to say "It's okay to show something with value" Even to the line where Harry Connick remarks on teenage girls idols to not be women who sell themselves as sexual objects(did you get that fergie et al?) Because this was a clean movie I have PAID to see it eleven times just to do a small part in saying- "CAN WE PLEASE HAVE MORE?" If you havent seen it,please go.You will enjoy it and you will be sending a message moneywise.