oripond I usually hate rom coms but I can't stress enough how unique this movie is. I've never seen a female character quite like this and the ending was just perfect. Defiantly in my top 10.

vincentlynch-moonoi I would have thought this film would have had a somewhat higher rating. But then I remember 2 things I have learned over several years of reading and writing reviews for IMDb. First, that IMDBers don't understand comedy...all to often they think if a film has some humor in it, it's a comedy...not realizing that most lives have humor in them, even though life is a pretty serious thing. Not understanding the difference between a film that is generally a drama and generally a comedy...well, that's a real issue if one is writing a review. But that's not the issue here. No, the issue here is a lack of an adult perspective about comedy. This comedy isn't about farting or puking or a misunderstanding about cocaine. It's about two adults getting themselves into a most unusual situation, often based on comical misunderstandings.This is an especially good role for Goldie Hawn; there's a maturity here that didn't always come through with Hawn, although she was almost always quite good on the big screen. And, a very good role for Steve Martin, too. Martin could tackle many different roles from the absurd to the subtly humorous.Dana Delany is good as the "other woman". I was disappointed to see the wonderful actress Julie Harris as Steve Martin's mother...too much of a secondary role for a classic actress. Donald Moffat was perfect as Martin's father; another reliable character actor. It's always a pleasure to see Peter MacNicol, here as a colleague, although this is hardly his most intriguing role.Of course, we know from the beginning that ultimately Martin and Hawn will actually fall in love. The question is how they will get to that point. It's quite an entertaining film...unless you're looking for raunch humor.

namashi_1 'HouseSitter', despite its flaws, is Good Fun! A light-hearted comedy, that is meant for all ages. 'HouseSitter' Synopsis: Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty house without his knowledge, and begins setting up house posing as his new wife.'HouseSitter' is overall a pleasant comedy, but a slow first-hour plays a spoilsport. Its the second-hour, where all the fun begins & the laughs come in, with a rib-tickling culmination. The first-hour needed to be faster & funnier, for sure.Mark Stein's Screenplay doesn't begin in the right mood, but picks up in the second-hour & delivers a lot of laughs. Frank Oz's Direction, as always, is perfect. Cinematography, Editing & Art Design, are excellent.Performance-Wise: Goldie Hawn & Steve Martin are delightful, as always. Hawn is spontaneous all through, while Martin dominates the show with his impeccable sense of comic-timing. Dana Delany is proficient. Julie Harris & Donald Moffat are first-rate. Richard B. Shull is fantastic.On the whole, 'HouseSitter' is a decent watch.

mattkratz This is the opposite of The Invention of Lying, and has a scene that will remind you of What About Bob. (if you've seen that) Steve Martin plays an architect who builds a dreamhouse with the intention of moving into it after he proposes to his girlfriend-unfortunately, she says no. He then has a chance encounter with a waitress (Goldie Hawn), who overhears his story, and decides to check out the vacant house, and turns it into HER dreamhouse. The thing is, she's brilliant at spinning stories and lies off the top of her head, and is totally charming while doing so, and convinces everyone in town, including Martin's parents, that they're married;however, Martin has no clue till he comes over to try and sell the house. Upon discovering her there and what's happening, he has no choice but to play along and try his hand at spur-of-the-moment lying himself.Hawn and Martin work well in the leads, everyone else works well together, and the movie is pretty funny from start to finish. Hawn is perfect in her part. If you like comedies, you will like this one. You can probably guess the outcome midway thru due to formula, but you will have lots of fun along the way.** 1/2 out of ****