It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

A nice, easy going story with a bit of a 'feel good' factor. However, Ashley Judd looked too old to play a 40 yr old. This was actually very distracting as she looked more like 50. Surely they could've found another actress nearer 40 who could've played this role?Patrick Wilson was excellent as always and perfectly cast in his role.

I hadn't seen many previews about this movie but I had seen an interview with Jenna Elfman before it came out.The only thing I had trouble with in the beginning was a few of the characters I wasn't sure their relationship with Ave and their professions. But all was explained as the story went on. This was an excellent movie. One minute I was laughing, one minute I was crying.My only problem was why did Jack and Ave wait so long to express their feelings? Ending was different than I was expecting, hoping that Jack and Ave would go to Italy for their honeymoon. But it still ending great. If you see it on DVD, be sure and watch all the bonus features.

Go see Big Stone Gap, the movie this weekend. This is a corny, fun, hayride of a romantic comedy that is all about Southwest Virginia and our people. Check it out. The movie was shot in Big Stone Gap with both it's natural beauty, and country culture. The accents are accurate. The story reflects the struggles in a small coal town and the heroic journey of Ava Maria, her friends, and family. The comic elements are subtle and low key. If you are not from here, some of the humor will fly over your head as if you were an 8 year old. This story has heart.At my viewing, I saw people that likely had not been in a theater in 30 years. Demographics 30-80 years old. Remarkable. Hollywood are you listening? Big Stone Gap will be a cult classic, just like Dirty Dancing. Bring Kleenex!

Adriana Trigiani is a fantastic writer especially if you are from the south and have moved away. Her humor is spot on with her southern twist. Love her books and have anxiously awaited seeing this movie for some time. I hope it gets better distribution soon. Fantastic cast. Ashley Judd, Whoopi & Jenna Elfman were cast perfectly for their characters and so was everyone else. Scenery was beautiful. I have read nearly all of her books and I hope we have a sequel soon because the story just gets better and better in the other books. Prepare to laugh and laugh. Her portrayal of a true small southern town is so special. You feel like you are part of the town and you feel like you know everyone. It's a turn back in time of the way things used to be. It's a special movie full of heart and soul.