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10 out of 10 people found the following comment useful :-
growing on me, 14 gennaio 2007

Author: stardarling2003 da United States

I love David Boreanaz, so of course I simply bought Mr. Fix It. The first time I watched it, I realized there may have been a reason it went straight to DVD. I watched it the next day, and I actually like it. It's pretty cute, and has some great one-liners. While it's predictable, and kind of like a backwards Hitch, it's a simply cute romantic comedy with some twists and turns. David Boreanaz is great in a role very different from Angel and Special Agent Seeley Booth, and really gets the opportunity to show off some comedic acting. I recommend this if you're looking for something cute and fun to spend a night.

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10 out of 10 people found the following comment useful :-
A funny, well made date movie!, 5 dicembre 2006

Author: Kristi Schonhaus da United States

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Positioned somewhere between Hitch and Failure to Launch comes Mr. Fix-It, a funny, well made date movie that stars everyone's favorite "Angel," David Boreanaz.

Boreanaz plays Lance Valenteen, who hires himself out as a fixer of relationships-gone-bad. Newly dumped guys tell Lance that major flaw that made their former significant others show them the door. Lance gathers information on the ex-girlfriends, then sets up a time and place to "accidentally" bump into them.

He aggressively courts his subjects, eventually getting them to fall madly in love with him. Then he drops the bomb on the unsuspecting female by becoming a total jerk and making whatever the ex-boyfriend did seem like child's play.

The woman crawl back to their ex, Lance gets paid and everyone lives happily ever after. Not so fast.

All this comes at a price for poor Lance. Lance does not believe in true love, is totally miserable and does not want to grow old alone. During his time of vulnerability, Lance breaks his own rule by falling for one of his marks, the beautiful Sophia (De La Garza of "Law and Order" and "CSI: Miami"), who displays a few tricks of her own.

Mr. Fix-It is a very enjoyable movie that truly showcases the comic talents of Boreanaz. The makers of this movie know exactly what they are doing and who their audience is. The film never drags, has a very good soundtrack and the box art is first rate.

This movie should have no trouble selling itself, with Boreanaz's legion of female fans and his hit TV show "Bones." There's plenty for men, too, with the very beautiful De La Garza more than holding her own on screen. — Jonathan Rosenbloom, Home Media Retailing

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Yawn, I'm unsure of the audience this was made for., 7 novembre 2006

Author: substancemedia da United States

Well, this movie started out funny but quickly deteriorated. I thought it would be more 'adult oriented' humor based on the first few moments but then the movie switched into a bad made-for-Disney Channel type mode, especially a go-kart racing scene that was incredibly long. Alana De La Garza is gorgeous but has a really fake Italian accent. The movie looked and sounded very independent and low budget. There was one very cute moment which I'll just call the serenading scene but overall this one was a yawner. The laughs are very few and far between. The end surprise for "Mr. Fix It" is so ridiculous it left me more mad than anything else. Might be worth a look if you can catch it for free or TV but don't waste your money buying or renting this movie.

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9 out of 11 people found the following comment useful :-
Great acting, great plot, very funny., 25 gennaio 2007
Author: cupid_shot_you da Canada

Whether you will like this movie or not depends on the time and the mood you are in. I have many movies on my computer that I haven't seen yet but I chose this one because I wanted a comedy, badly.

I liked Alana De La Garza's facial expressions, very cute. David Boreanaz wasn't bad either. I think he's very good at facial expressions too. He has this big smile you won't forget.

I had a blast watching this. Not a hint of boredom. I can say this because I was sitting in front of a computer screen, I can pause it or stop watching it altogether if I really want to.(unlike the movie theater, you almost have to finish the movie so your buck wouldn't got to waste) But I didn't.

This movie is kind of like Click (2006). Full comedy in the beginning, then romance and sadness near the end.

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8 out of 10 people found the following comment useful :-
Gem in the rough. Fun DVD!, 12 gennaio 2007

Author: klgretrt

Wonderful and charming film. I was dragged, kicking and screaming to the TV set by my girlfriend, but what a surprise!

Without spoiling the surprise, let me say that the film's a contemporary romantic comedy but, instead of the usual baloney and narcissim of recent film releases, the film

David Boreanaz shows a great facility for comedy- something we hadn't seen before, and Alana De La Garza is quite charming.

I don't want to ruin the surprise, so I'll say Paul Sorvino can really sing.

Otherwise, a great supporting cast, too.

We rent many films, but WE PURCHASED THIS ONE and gave copies to the relatives (only the ones we like) for the holidays.

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8 out of 10 people found the following comment useful :-
Mr. Fix It (2006), 11 gennaio 2007

Author: katc31 da United States

I have seen this movie 2 times and loved it. I bought the DVD and my husband has watched it 6 times already. David and Alana are wonderful in their portrayal of their characters.

Love is and always will be in man's search for happiness. Sometimes, we forget what the true meaning of love is and need to be reminded. This movie does just that. It warms the heart and cheers the emotions of the heart. You laugh and you cry as you feel David's search for love.

Mr. Fix It touches the hearts of new and old lovers as well as love found and love lost. It inspires those who question the meaning of life and rewards those who have achieved the balance of life and love.

Great movie! A real MUST SEE. It should be in the theaters.

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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful :-
Enjoyable Light Entertainment (possible spoiler), 9 gennaio 2007

Author: pumkin465 da Santa Ana

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I rented this low-budget direct-to-DVD flick on Friday night. I watched it again with the director's commentary on later that night, and then watched it with my husband on Saturday afternoon. It held up to the repeated viewings, so that's one thing in its favor.

The movie is a romantic comedy starring David Boreanaz. The premise is that while dreaming of racing his Camaro in the town's annual street car race, he runs a business where freshly dumped guys hire him to be the rebound guy for their exes. Mr. Fix-It's goal is to make the ex-boyfriends look "not so bad after all" by taking to extremes whatever qualities the girls think made the ex worth dumping. Of course, the plot thickens when he actually starts to fall for one of his marks ...

The low budget nature of the movie and sometimes campy acting actually enhanced my enjoyment as I found its goofy, "lame" quality to be endearing. On the downside, there are some plots and themes that seem underdeveloped. His friendship with his male buddies seems particularly tacked on, and they only show up when the plot demands. More enjoyable was the mentoring relationship he had with the older mechanics who fix up his Camaro.

I loved the kicky soundtrack, mostly tunes by The Rosenbergs. I especially like "Birds of a Feather," which plays near the opening and over the credits.

David Boreanaz really demonstrates good range here, creating a character totally different from the dark, brooding Angel or even the by-the-book FBI agent he plays in Bones. He made Lance Valenteen very appealing and kept you rooting for him throughout. Watching his performance in this movie made me a bona-fide fan of his! It's interesting to note that while the movie does have some sexual themes and gross out humor, there is no cursing and no nudity (except for some shirtless David Boreanaz!).

Go into this movie expecting light entertainment that doesn't take itself too seriously ... and you'll get a few laughs and a positive message to boot.

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
Funny and fun, with a little depth, 30 aprile 2007

Author: rt90803 da United States

This movie surprised me, in a good way. I wasn't expecting much more than some light hearted humor, especially since the box cover and description are fairly innocuous. Instead, I got a heck of a fun ride. Boreanaz, although I'm not really a huge fan of his stuff, really shines. The movie puts him in many hilarious situations, making strong execution of the funny "bad boyfriend" concept that is the basis for the movie. The performances are impressive, especially La Garza who plays her role with a touch of innocence that makes you really root for her. The biggest surprise was the movies depth and the way it addresses aging, loneliness and regret. It made the film more than just a typical "date movie" and helped keep my interest. All in all a fun flick and recommended for those who like the romantic comedy genre.

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
A date movie with a bit of an edge, 8 febbraio 2007

Author: llsasser da United States

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I'd rate this as a cut above the usual "date movie" because of it's slightly edgy humor and concept. The film was shot independently, with a low budget, but you'd never know it from the production values displayed on the screen. The two leads have a splendid chemistry and Alana De La Garza captivates with her beauty and flawless Italian accent. Had this film been cast with A-List stars, it surely would have been the top Romantic Comedy for 2006. One especially nice scene features Paul Sorvino and his pals serenading their senior sweethearts in the middle of the night. This moment takes a fanciful turn, reminiscent of fantasy elements found in classical musical comedies from, 40's and 50's. Definitely worth a purchase or rental, especially for Valentine's day.

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A worthy view!, 9 gennaio 2007

Author: UglyToesPete da Montréal

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Hi all, This was a cute, good little flick. The leading man Lance Valenteen (actor David Boreanaz...the one all the girls are ga-ga about) plays a fiendish Mr. Fix It who hires out his services to seduce the ex-girlfriends of his jilted clients. To seduce them, he gets priviliged information from his clients, then assaults the young lady in question with lots of charm and devasting good looks. Inevitably, they all fall hard for this whirlwind Romeo with chiseled pecs.

Just when he's sure they've fallen for him, he springs on them a shower of their worst fears and displeasure coming from your boyfriend and trusted person status. Upon such devastation of their yearn for love and sex, each girl automatically calls on thieir ex-boyfriends for solace and friendship. Et voila, another fee earned for Lance.

Lance however, is having doubts about his career just when he must tackle not only his biggest race event as a driver, but as Mr. Fix It too. Sophia (Alana De La Garza) is the haughty ex-girlfriend of Lance's desperate new client. Va va voom can best describe her. With talent, a beautiful flawless face, and a depth to her eye, not to mention someone ALSO thought of giving the girl a script to work for, she makes Lance fall for her! That wasn't a spoiler, what else did you expect from this flic? This is a busy film. The sequence of events actually make sense, this is not usual in a romcom, and you feel engaged. Surprisingly, this movie also attempts to say something about life and relationships and leaves the floor open for you to think what you wish.

I'm a Alana De La Garza fan now.

And here is the spoiler:

Watch out for the last 5 minutes of the film though. This is the war of the sexes....with women usually winning these days. The lead actor's masculinity is castrated in the last five minutes.

Apart from that excess, it was a fun smart flic.

Cheers from Montréal.

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