bobbyatsea
Thoroughly enjoyed this. I had never seen (or heard of) this film before, but what a sweet and pleasant surprise. It's well written, both plot and dialogue. There are wonderful twists happening all the time and the delivery by Steve and Goldie is truly fantastic. It's been a while I had so many spontaneous laughs in any comedy. Ah just the way Steve falls over the couch and stands up again, he's a comedic genius. And Goldie has this uniquely radiant, sweet quality about her while making anything she says simply hilarious. Another excellent element is the music score, subtle piano trio jazz mixed with more orchestral semi-classical arrangements, very tastefully done (by composer Miles Goodman who passed away too early). If this film does not bring a smile to your face I don't know what will. It's pure sunshine!
Predrag
This is a charming, light, sweet screwball comedy, with an excellent ensemble cast all wonderful in their roles. Goldie Hawn beautifully plays a charming, off-beat con artist, whose pathological lying and skewed take on reality unwittingly lead her to bring about genuine love and kindness. Along the way, she reunites a family; sheds light on the old flame of her "victim" Steve Martin (exposing the motivations of the woman who broke his heart); and creates two new families proving that, in the movies at least, you may be able to make a silk purse from a sow's ear.Both Hawn and Martin excel in their roles and they work really well together. Hawn's kooky and lovable small con-artist is perfect against Martin's straight laced conservative architect and the strange double life they have to lead, due to their constant lies, makes for an entertaining story. They are ably supported by a great cast of character actors and the character combinations make for some great scenes.Overall rating: 7 out of 10.
namashi_1
'HouseSitter', despite its flaws, is Good Fun! A light-hearted comedy, that is meant for all ages. 'HouseSitter' Synopsis: Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty house without his knowledge, and begins setting up house posing as his new wife.'HouseSitter' is overall a pleasant comedy, but a slow first-hour plays a spoilsport. Its the second-hour, where all the fun begins & the laughs come in, with a rib-tickling culmination. The first-hour needed to be faster & funnier, for sure.Mark Stein's Screenplay doesn't begin in the right mood, but picks up in the second-hour & delivers a lot of laughs. Frank Oz's Direction, as always, is perfect. Cinematography, Editing & Art Design, are excellent.Performance-Wise: Goldie Hawn & Steve Martin are delightful, as always. Hawn is spontaneous all through, while Martin dominates the show with his impeccable sense of comic-timing. Dana Delany is proficient. Julie Harris & Donald Moffat are first-rate. Richard B. Shull is fantastic.On the whole, 'HouseSitter' is a decent watch.
mregor532
I liked the movie. I could watch it again. I listened to the score as it played out. It seemed to me to be very Baroque, one theme against another, though all fitting together. Gwen and Newton have a one night stand. He leaves! She is resentful, he is regretful. These are not the only voices. The father, the mother and the girlfriend they come in and they come out. There is nothing deep here. There is nothing to be learned. There is only the pleasure as the different strands go against each other and resolve at the end. I laughed as I watched. I have been now told by IMDb that I must have ten lines of text. I have nothing more to say.
AD
