The Love Letter

What would you think if you found a very romantic love letter, neither addressed nor signed? Would you assume it was for you? Would you tell anyone about it? Would you search for the true author and intended recipient?

Kate Capshaw (Indiana Jones 1 & 2, and Black Rain) leads this very funny romantic romp. Somehow a letter is misplaced, multiple times, and everyone who finds it thinks it is written to them. They also assume they know who wrote it. All in a lovely small New England fishing town where everyone knows everyones business. Nice.

Tom Everett Scott (That Thing You Do) takes off his shirt and seduces all the employees of the local bookstore especially the owner. Ellen DeGeneres (Finding Nemo and multiple fun TV projects) tries to seduce Tom Selleck (Three Men & A Baby series, Quigley Down Under, and a variety of TV projects). But his character is busy trying to recover from divorce and reconnect with Capshaw's character who is too busy playing the cougar role. Round and round they go. if you have ever lived in a small town, you will recognize many of these characters.

While it may be a chick flick, it is still a fun watch. It's a very clever concept and very well written and acted. Surprise characters and ending may leave you scratching your head, but I would not change a thing about this movie.

Watch it with someone who may be oblivious to your overtures.