Laws of Attraction
Laws of Attraction

Laws of Attraction

2004Movie90 minEnglish

Amidst a sea of litigation, two New York City divorce lawyers find love.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users57%
Director: Peter HowittGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Two high-profile, adversarial divorce lawyers, Audrey Woods and Daniel Rafferty, are notorious for their aggressive tactics and winning streaks. When they are forced to work together on a high-stakes case involving a celebrity client and a massive fortune, their professional rivalry quickly escalates into a personal one. As they battle each other in and out of the courtroom, they find themselves unexpectedly drawn to one another, leading to a chaotic and often hilarious clash of personalities and desires.

Critical Reception

Laws of Attraction received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the chemistry between the leads unconvincing. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors, the film was largely criticized for its formulaic approach to the romantic comedy genre and its weak humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to find genuine chemistry between its lead actors, despite their considerable talent.
  • Predictable plot developments and uninspired romantic comedy tropes prevent the movie from standing out.
  • Humor often falls flat, relying on broad gags rather than witty dialogue or situations.

Google audience: Google users had a divided reaction to the film, with a slight majority approving. Many appreciated the star power of Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore, and some found the premise entertaining, but a significant portion found the movie to be forgettable and lacking in genuine laughs or romantic spark.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Laws of Attraction'.

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