Mirabelle is a disenchanted salesgirl and aspiring artist who sells gloves and accessories at a department store. She has two men in her life: wealthy divorcée Ray Porter and struggling musician Jeremy. Mirabelle falls in love with the glamorous Ray, and her life takes a magical turn, but eventually she realizes that she must empower herself and make a choice between them.
Where the book was preciously and carefully crafted, the movie just feels precious.
– Rene Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov 2005
rotten:
You get the feeling Martin's not really committed to his movie about a man who won't commit. And he keeps us from committing, as well.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Nov 2005
fresh:
The sheer charm of Ms. Danes' performance, combined with the convincingly resigned sadness of Mr. Martin and the intense sincerity of the singularly uncharismatic Mr. Schwartzman, make this a deeply bittersweet film experience.
– Andrew Sarris,
New York Observer,
14 Nov 2005
fresh:
A minimalist almost-love story told with epic flourishes.
– David Ansen,
Newsweek,
18 Nov 2005
fresh:
A slim, charming, romantic story, full of intentionally mild humor about strong themes -- passion, commitment, loneliness.