Because I Said So

Name: Because I Said So
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: February 2, 2007
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 26
Cast: Diane Keaton, Gabriel Macht, Mandy Moore

2007

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 2, 2007 | PG-13

Starring: Diane Keaton, Gabriel Macht, Mandy Moore

Summary: In a comedy that explores when it's finally time to cut the apron strings, Diane Keaton stars as a mother whose loves knows no bounds or boundaries. (Universal)

Director: Michael Lehmann

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 102 min

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James Berardinelli

Despite being rooted firmly in "chick flick" territory (with a high "cuteness" index), it has the capacity to please to viewers of both genders who appreciate the genre. Read full review

Dana Stevens

The problem with Because I Said So isn't that it's formulaic and predictable; fans of romantic comedy can get around those qualities, and even appreciate them. It's that the film keeps missing out on its own opportunities for comic gold. Read full review

Jack Mathews

Keaton is so over-the-top, so loud and so physically animated that when Daphne develops a case of laryngitis mid-way through the movie, it's as if a neighbor's car alarm has finally been shut down. However, in those silent moments, when Daphne is communicating with notes, you realize how much you like this actress. Read full review

Wesley Morris

A sloppily made bowl of reheated chick-flick cliches. Read full review

Peter Rainer

I hope Keaton doesn't begin to make a specialty of these roles. They play into what is least attractive in her repertoire – the loosey-goosey, knockabout side of her that all too swiftly devolves into hysterics. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Thirty years after "Annie Hall," the beloved actress is scraping below the bottom of the barrel with this desperately unfunny farce, in which she mugs and pratfalls in the worst performance of her entire career. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

This film bespeaks a truly startling mistrust of the movie audience, and, what's more, a disrespect for the feature film medium. Yes, of course it was conceived as an unpretentious entertainment pitched mainly to girls and young women. Yet that doesn't explain the nightmarish quality of the finished product.

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JamesH.

Jul 1, 2007

I wasn't expecting much at all of this poorly rated romantic comedy and it shocked me because I enjoyed it so much. I warmed to the characters and due to it's genre I do not expect a complex plot or a completely new storyline, what I care about is the characters and the directing. I wasn't expecting much at all of this poorly rated romantic comedy and it shocked me because I enjoyed it so much. I warmed to the characters and due to it's genre I do not expect a complex plot or a completely new storyline, what I care about is the characters and the directing. I found this a warm and enlightening film that left me with a smile on my face by the end. As long as you aren't expecting a complex and highly developed drama then I think you will be pleasantly surprised by this warm and uplifting film.… Expand

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CamilleN.

Feb 18, 2007

I thought it was funny and witty. I thought it was enjoyable. I got some good laughs out of it. I enjoyed the cast.

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beingryanjude

Sep 1, 2014

A traditional Mother/Daughter relationship story for the screen. Not nearly as awful as critics out to be. Diane Keaton - great as ever with Mandy Moore.

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Barb

Feb 5, 2007

Horrible, horrible, horrible!!! I have not seen such a pathetic movie in a long, long time. I am stunned that Diane Keaton (who is a fabulous actress) would associate herself with such a film (if you can even call it that).

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ErinK.

Mar 6, 2007

I have loved Diane Keaton since I was 10 and my mother made me watch Annie Hall for the first time. The only thing worse than spending 2 hours of your life watching a soul-sucking, cliche, predictable film that is ultimately offensive to just about any female with a brain, is watching such I have loved Diane Keaton since I was 10 and my mother made me watch Annie Hall for the first time. The only thing worse than spending 2 hours of your life watching a soul-sucking, cliche, predictable film that is ultimately offensive to just about any female with a brain, is watching such a brilliant, talented and grounded artist lower herself to being a part of it.… Expand

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JamesA

Feb 1, 2007

Saw an early viewing of this movie since my girlfriend begged me to bring her.... I've never had suicidal thoughts, but I knew if I walked out of this movie, I would never hear the end of it... However, if I died, I would no longer have to watch the movie, and best of all: no fighting. Saw an early viewing of this movie since my girlfriend begged me to bring her.... I've never had suicidal thoughts, but I knew if I walked out of this movie, I would never hear the end of it... However, if I died, I would no longer have to watch the movie, and best of all: no fighting. Honestly, this movie is "Something's Gotta Give", but worse. Horrible character development, over-the-top bad acting, horrendous writing... I really could beat this dead horse for a page or so, but you get the idea. Bottom line: If your girlfriend wants to see this movie, persuade her to wait for the DVD and take her to see "Dreamgirls", "The Queen", "Pan's Labyrinth", or something that is worth your 10 bucks. Thankfully, my only loss is time.… Expand

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PaulF.

Feb 15, 2008

This is the first movie I have ever, and I mean ever, that I have given the score of 0 to a movie. Usually I would reserve such a rating for the blunder of leaving the lens cover on the camera before shooting. And rarely do i write a review a movie because I did not like it but this movie I This is the first movie I have ever, and I mean ever, that I have given the score of 0 to a movie. Usually I would reserve such a rating for the blunder of leaving the lens cover on the camera before shooting. And rarely do i write a review a movie because I did not like it but this movie I hated so much I could not resist to give others warning to stay away from this poor excuse for a movie. It took me less than five minutes watching before I took this movie out of the player and back into the jacket. !!!WARNING SPOILER!!! To illustrate just how horrible this movie was I will describe the opening scenes. The movie starts out with a mother at her daughters reception along with her other daughter she is trying to fix up. She sees a handsome man in the distance and points out this among others facts to her daughter. She warns her daughter not to laugh the way she does when she gets nervous because she sounds like a pig. So far it seems super fiscal and slightly too involved which is what the movie is about so I continue watching. The next scene is the mother getting a phone call from her daughter. The daughter is in her slip upstairs still at the reception with the man she just met less than a hour ago. His bare feet are prompt up humming waiting to get it on. Her mother reminds her that this man is financially well off. When her daughter baulks her mother reminds her that one of her breasts is smaller than the other which triggers her daughters insecurity to go ahead and have sex with this man. I understand this movie is about a mother being over controlling but this just goes over the top. This is not just about simply funny dysfunctional but seriously psychologically disturbed behavior. I felt this movie made light of something that should have been portrayed as a serious offense. In my opinion not the best role model of movies.… Expand

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