bjarias "..what are you looking for... I want to be known very well by somebody." This is a crucial line in this film (and an ultimate if unrealized desire in most people's lives)... and it's a pretty good one. Very well cast, written, and acted (I liked her before, but now I'm locked solid in her corner)... it surprises you just how honest, sincere and well done it is. And it sheds light on a segment of today's world that a majority do not get to glimpse. That's the great part about certain films.. they get to take you to places you would not under ordinary circumstances experience. And when they do it this well it's a rare treat. You've seen these actors before, but here they get material that just lets them loose themselves in the character, and their real life persona is put aside. Truly that's a surprise reward of an enjoyable and unexpected film experience.

dwacon-2 I was just settling in to see what I had on TIVO when I picked up some of the wry humor in this film. I looked at the details and since it was less than 1/2 hour in progress, went to the beginning and enjoyed it.I like the ending (which I will not spoil) and it was certainly not expected, despite the wild character arc that the younger brother's character went through.I kept thinking about "O Brother Where Art Thou" because of Nelson's familiar hangdog look... but his characterization here was a bit uneven, wavering between the bumpkin to a shrewd and sagacious character.It was also fun seeing an inside look at the often infamous mail order bride industry. I had seen a documentary that completely trashed that industry... based on some guys' bad experiences. Nice to see a different play on the theme.

Rogue-32 Caught this on cable last night; I had never heard of it before but I always enjoy Nelson and Arquette, and I was pleased to discover a very charming, heart-felt little movie that develops in slow, subtle ways, without ever getting - you know the drill - heavy-handed or contrived.I'm generally a sucker for movies that start with the characters being one way and having them, through the course of the story, evolve and find themselves, and in this movie, the journey of the two brothers rings poignantly true, and there's a wonderful plot device (having the excellent Emily Mortimer as a journalist doing a documentary on the subject of 'mail-order wives') which is exploited in the best possible and most creative ways.

dcady My wife, Ekaterina, and I met each other in Saint Petersburg, Russia on a tour sponsored by A Foreign Affair, the company that was involved in making this film. The film depicts with accuracy many of the experiences that we went through when we met. I am excited that the film was produced, because it will help people understand what awesome opportunities tours like these offer to people to meet each other. The film is an intelligent, romantic comedy that equals "A Greek Wedding" and "Monsoon Wedding" in portraying family values and relationships. Arquette, Blake Nelson, and Mortimer do wonderful jobs portraying their characters. The film also shows that Saint Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. I highly recommend it and sincerely hope that it becomes successful and popular.