P.S. I Love You

Casts

Hilary Swank ... Holly Kennedy
Gerard Butler ... Gerry Kennedy
Lisa Kudrow ... Denise Hennessey
Gina Gershon ... Sharon McCarthy
James Marsters ... John McCarthy
Kathy Bates ... Patricia Rawley
Harry Connick Jr. ... Daniel Connelly
Jeffrey Dean Morgan ... William 'Billy' Gallagher

Plot Summary

Holly and Gerry were a couple madly in love. Unfortunately, there came a time when Gerry passed away due to a brain tumour. While Holly was mourning, she realized that Gerry had a plan for her to continue living when he’s gone. By sending her letters after his death, Gerry helped Holly to move on with her life and live again.

Holly then proceeds to find out more of how Gerry had loved her and that he’ll always be an important chapter in her life, but life must still goes on happily despite him not being there.

With the help of Gerry, Holly managed to party in a gay bar, clear up Gerry’s belongings, go to Ireland, meet Gerry’s best friend, find out about Gerry’s childhood...basically more about Gerry’s thoughts and things she had missed out on his life.

Thoughts

I just came back from watching “P.S. I Love You” and I just could not resist writing a review about it. It is absolutely the best romantic comedy that I have ever watched to date! Throughout the whole movie I could not get my eyes off the movie screen (even though I wanted to go to the loo!) Furthermore, I either was laughing at their hilarious remarks, gimmicks, jokes or was crying secretly (hey, I was with a date! Must cry secretly…) over the touching moments and when Holly was reading the letters.

It was so obvious how much Gerry and Holly were in love with each other; that Gerry painstakingly planned the letters to be sent after his death in order to aid Holly to move on with life. As Gerry was certain that without his help, she might not be able to let go and find happiness again when he is gone.

The dialogues in the show are amazingly witty and the characters are all unique and intriguing! You have Holly that is a bit blurred and not knowing what to do with her life, where at the beginning she was irritating to me from the way she treats Gerry.

Then there’s Gerry that’s an almost (I said almost cos he had a brain tumour and died, so maybe the genetic part is not that pefect?) perfect guy who can sing, has a sense of humor, tall and cute and can play the guitar!

How can I miss out Holly’s best friend, Denise that tries to find the correct husband using the weirdest tactics? She “hunts” by only asking further questions if the “prey” passes the previous questions…it’s damn hilarious! An example quote below:
Denise Hennessey: Are you single?
Some Guy: Yes.
Denise Hennessey: Are you gay?
Some Guy: Yes.
[Denise walks away]
Denise Hennessey: [later] Are you single?
Ted: Yes.
Denise Hennessey: Are you gay?
Ted: No.
Denise Hennessey: Are you working?
Ted: No.
[Denise walks away]

And then you have Daniel that’s a really weird guy who liked Holly as a best friend. He is very straightforward and thinks that Holly is hot and said it straight in her face!

Holly’s mom is one of the most admirable moms in the world. She lost her husband when Holly was a teenager, managed to move on with life (without any letters' help) and brought up her children, even owning a restaurant bar. She seldom smiles and looks as if she’s always angry, but she loves her children very much.

Finally there is William who has a really awesome butt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (ok that’s just for me) He does not play a major role in this film but he deserves some credit for showing me the clear and round firm buttocks. :D He’s like an exact replica of Gerry in the show by the way.

Favorite Moments (that either made me cry, laugh or just have an aching heart and go AWWWW):

- When Gerry and Holly were quarrelling and they made up
- Anytime Holly opens up the letters and remembers the past of how she and Gerry met.
- The boat scene in Ireland. The inflating of the life jackets was so funny!!
- When Holly was remembering the time she was singing at the Karaoke and fell down. It was another funny moment!
- Every time there is a witty dialogue.

(Oh I’m so sorry, it wasn’t intentional to make it seem like the whole movie is my favorite moments)
If there is option 6 stars or even 10 stars available, I will use the 10 stars to rate this movie. But since 5 is the max, I will make do and use 5. You will love this movie! 5 stars!