late nights:

Based on some of the reviews that I have read here...I don't understand why people were disappointed that it didn't stand up to be a romantic comedy? It definitely IS NOT A COMEDY. Who said it was and why would you expect it to be?...Not to say you won't smile as well as tear up in many scenes... It was a drama with a romantic twist. It was realistic and a tear jerker and anyone who mourns the loss of a love one can certainly relate to this movie on some level. It was excellent! It was healing in a way for anyone who still mourns for a love one, recent or past. Great acting as well. Loved it!

AtTheBeach:

"Love Happens" is a romantic drama about a man who has lost his wife in an accident but not yet come to terms with her loss and his role in her accident. To cope, he becomes a "self-help" speaker who is becoming a success on the speaking circuit. In the process, he meets the character played by Jennifer Anniston who helps him get through the grieving process. As you can tell from the summary, this is not an action movie. It is about relationships and how the evolve and how to make them work. It is a tear jerker. It could accurately be labeled a "chick flick." It isn't a bad movie but it drags. Anniston lacks the dramatic range of an accomplished actress like Meryl Streep (of course, most lack her range of acting talent) and Anniston's personality always comes through as the same person--perhaps as the person she really is. The movie is entertaining--if you don't mind a tear jerker about people who are finding themselves with one of the main characters who spouts the jargon of an accomplished, entertaining self-help speaker who has yet to help himself. Probably a good "date" movie as there is very little profanity and no sex but with an adult theme.

oeb 1945356:

The marketing of this movie is completely off base-- this is not a romantic movie whatsoever. Jennifer Aniston shows off her acting skills in her limited scenes, whereas Aaron Eckhart bombs along with the rest of this slow-paced movie. The movie attempts to portray the bereavement process, but does so miserably.

David Clayton:

Because of this pathetic, uninspired film, I mourn the passing of the American romantic comedy. This is a truly awful experience. Aaron Eckart plays a most unconvincing motivational speaker to people mourning the loss of a loved one. Of course, he has a secret which is obvious to anybody with neurons still firing. Enter, Jennifer Aniston who plays a floral designer at the hotel his conference is at. They have a unpleasant meet-cute, followed by an awkward date then love blooms, but will he open up to this perky gal; will he reconcile with his estranged in laws; will he let Rocky fly? Zero chemistry between the stars and the most predictable of endings. This film is insulting to love struck film goers craving this stuff - even the supporting players (Judy Greer and the oh-so-terrible Dan Fogler) are dull and the members of this supporting group are very unconvincing even when opening up & letting their emotions flow. Give me a break! Love does not happen, it's forced on two Hollywood stars who seem more uncomfortable than in love. For a better romantic comedy experience, rent "(500) Days Of Summer" or playing on this title, "Love Actually" - you will thank me afterwards!