Raising Helen

 (2004)

  • User Rating 343 votes
  • Critics Rating 53 critics
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User Reviews

You Can Tell It's Not American
Sep 07, 2008
alexkrajci - yahoo.com
This is a very peaceful movie where the humor is based on awkward situations. At times it's painful as the characters struggle, but I found it funny--even if I wasn't rolling in the isles. This is a movie worth seeing--unless you... Full review
Good Date Movie
Mar 04, 2008
sacred_obsession - yahoo.com
Less romance than I expected and more about child-rearing. But all-in-all a good solid romantic comedy with juvenile flair. Kate Hudson your quite a looker.... Full review
RH
Nov 25, 2007
govtagent_2001 - yahoo.com
I think this was a good movie and I especially loved the acting The sernery was sure nic in the movie... Full review
awesome
Nov 04, 2007
bmny198 - yahoo.com
this is one of the best movies i have seen in awile. this is one awesome chick flick. i don't know who wouldn't like it and people should go see it with all their friends.... Full review
Oh cute kate...
Aug 11, 2007
sweetkayrose - yahoo.com
Love this movie. It was cute, family-orientated, and funny wrapped up in one! Love how Kate's character changes for the kids because they need her. This flick really instills the importance of family.... Full review
Not Funny.......Sad
Jul 23, 2007
gabie92 - yahoo.com
I expected to go into the theatres and have a fall on the ground laugh attack. DID NOT HAPPEN!!! instead i was crying through the whole entire movie. I do not recomend for teenagers expecting a "chick flick" to see this... Full review
raising up to my standards
Jul 22, 2007
dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
this was a pretty nice family comedy that warms your heart and it actors had great personaylites and they just lit the screen... Full review
good for me
Jul 05, 2007
eduesperon - yahoo.com
the movie was not that bad it was kind of good if you put attention to it you will notice that not only the story was good but the actors were to.... Full review
Harmless yet Heartwarming
Jun 11, 2007
nusnoom2001 - yahoo.com
It's a cute movie. I don't know why the critics are bashing it. It's a harmless little movie with cute characters. It felt good to see an honest-to-goodness movie about a woman who learns responsibility. It's just a quirky movie. I... Full review
Pretty Good
Jun 11, 2007
jeslvsrock57 - yahoo.com
Not the best but pretty funny I have to say, the story was cute, kate hudson did a good job....It just kind of got boring after the first 30 minutes... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Jun 01, 2008
FilmInk
The problem for Hudson is....Hudson's best scenes are with Joan Cusack (as Hudson's resentful, jealous, uptight sister), who lifts proceedings in a juicy role which could have been more central..... ... Full Review
| Aug 04, 2007
Real Bollywood
The country surely has good talents," said Aaron. The talent hunt is applicable only for aspiring directors and not established ones. ... Full Review
| Oct 11, 2004
DVD Town
Next to the title, Corbett is the best thing about the film, sparkling, witty, always sweet and courteous, but, more important, a dominating, charismatic screen presence. Frankly, the film doesn't know which way it's going. ... Full Review
| Aug 27, 2004
TotalFilm
Hudson acts sweet, wrinkling her nose and giggling lots, while Joan Cusack is good value as her mommyhood-gone-mad sister. Helen (Kate Hudson) is a high-flying PA who likes nothing more than drinking and dancing - - until she's lumbered with her late sister's three kids, forcing her to grow up sharpish. ... Full Review
| Aug 27, 2004
TotalFilm
Helen (Kate Hudson) is a high-flying PA who likes nothing more than drinking and dancing until shes lumbered with her late sisters three kids, forcing her to grow up sharpish. Plus, Helen Mirrens suitably evil as Helens boss (played like Cruella De Vil without the spots). ... Full Review

News

Raising Helen
popmatters.com2004-10-12
Raising Helen 's a happy, peppy picture, with Kate Hudson and her legs." As Garry Marshall watches Helen (Hudson) cross the frame at the start of his movie, he is as ebullient a commentator as one could hope to hear... ... Full Article

Marshall's preachy Raising Helen is not being billed as a fairy tale, but it exists in a fantasy New York City no one has ever seen before. ... Full Article

Raising Helen is a pleasant, yet very predictable romantic comedy starring Americas sweetheart and brand new mom, Kate Hudson. Hudson plays Helen Harris, a carefree party girl whose life is instantly transformed when she becomes the guardian of three young... ... Full Article

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After the $41.2 million opening day box office take for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, it looked like the Potter sequel had a better than decent shot of beating Spider-Man's opening weekend record of $114.8 million. ... Full Article

Gene Edward Veith ( Plugged In ) says, "The best part of the movie is how it portrays a pastor. Pastor Dan is strong and wise, ministering both to Helen, the rookie mom, and to the still-grieving children, including rescuing... ... Full Article

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