an ambitious but ultimately ineffective debut endeavor.

Blistering performances.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

This is one of the best romantic dramas. The formula is simple: Man and woman from opposite sides of the track, but the heart displayed by the director and screenwriter, coupled with the great acting, give this movie a compelling and honest vitality that is irresistible. Great performances by Jami Gertz, Joe Bologna, Sheryl Lee and a solid performance by Dylan McDermott are strongly supported by a pacing and dynamic by director David Morris that keeps things unpredictable, yet comprehensible. The acting job done by Toby's three friends was commendable, too. One tactic that helped make this movie so effective was the displays of open-heartedness when we least expect it: a: McDermott's line "I almost forgot to tell you how beautiful you look in that dress", after they had had a big argument and all seemed lost. b: Bologna's dialogue at dinner, with Toby, toward the end of the picture, when he told her how perfect she is and always was, in his eyes. Bologna had me laughing out loud at times. I cheered at the end, when Gertz issued a one-word response to McDermott: "Me." That was perfect. Great soundtrack, too.

OK, so I sort of wondered at the title before the movie started, i mean, what, i never new Jersey was considered something like the country, but, go figure. It's the classic boy meets girl, girl wrecks boy's car, boy hates girl, girl falls in love with boy, boy falls in love with girl, girl hates boy, girl falls back in love with boy, and they all live happily ever after, well, we would assume. Overall, it was quite entertaining, i mean, it's not a totally original master piece or anything, but quite entertaining. I liked the fact that Toby (Gertz character)in th end, did not change her whole existent just to be someone she's not,was her own person, and had her own beliefs and the fact that she's not just some girl who went around and changed her whole life for a guy, no matter how rich, handsome or successful he was. And McDermott's character was...really complex, but I guess in a way, they made a cute couple, though the ending with water sprinkling down at them and the sloppy kiss, yeah, maybe they should have cut that scene. But overall, not too bad, a fairly entertaining film.

Dylan Mcdermott fans must see this movie. The characters are not terribly complex or dynamic, but who cares....ITS A CHICK FLICK! Toby and Sal are sweet and romantic and if your a lover of girl movies, this one is a must see. Warm hearted and makes for a great stay at home movie night.

This movie would have to take the cake for one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I promise that you will become stupider after watching the movie. Unless you have a lot of time on your hands and you can't think of anything else to do, I wouldn't bother seeing this mindless flick.