Both characters are instantly likable, and the smooth dialogue by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott only occasionally panders to sitcom cuteness. And despite his routine sacrifice of subtle craft for commercial appeal, director Garry Marshall knows when to trust his stars and material, lending this movie a casual charm (aided by a terrific supporting cast) that never feels forced or artificial. The whole thing's utterly predictable, riding on the suspenseless question of whether Maggie will dump her sports-nut fiance (Christopher Meloni) and tie the knot with Ike. It's a foregone conclusion after the usual games of romantic cat and mouse, but the chemistry between Roberts and Gere is undeniable, and with a decade's worth of additional stardom between them, they shine as brightly as ever. --Jeff Shannon

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Julia roberts plays a small-town girl maggie carpenter whose marches down the aisle become a series of near mrs. When she bolts before saying i do. Gere is ike graham a cynical big-city newspaper columnist eager to write a tell-all story. The more he finds out the more irresistible she becomes. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 01/16/2007 Starring: Julia Roberts Richard Gere Run time: 116 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Garry Marshall