larryz-3 careful; SPOILERS! Hi I love cinema but don't write many reviews, but here I can't help but wonder what is the point of a movie like this? you learn nothing, no one is interesting and it is not even plausible. I like Kate Hudson but this vehicle for her is from someone who likes her even more. there is no interest in this movie whatsoever, the acting is alright but what is it trying to say? For starters you can't leave your kids to anyone just because you feel like it, family or not. they have to be approved and willing and capable. actors read this and agreed to it , Helen Mirren? they must have owed some favors. what is the feedback? strange. don't waste your time the actors did already.

moviefanxoxo This Film is the best film Ever! If you haven't seen it yet I strongly suggest you watch it, as soon as possible. Kate Hudson Is the best actress, She never fails to impress me on any of her movies and this is just Wow. I love how no matter what character she is playing she can just hook you to the screen and make you just fall in love with her. Her acting in this film is just amazing, impressive and funny. It had me in tears, then laughing hysterically, to oahing and aahing when she fell in love it was just unbelievable. So watch it, If your a Kate Hudson fan or a fan of family comedy's/tear jerker's/heartfelt then you will fall in love with this film and all of the characters!

Isaac5855 A well-worn comic premise is revived with some success in RAISING HELEN, a watchable family comedy that has the breezy direction of Garry Marshall and a charismatic cast working for it. Kate Hudson stars as Helen Harris, a Manhattan bachelorette who works at a modeling agency who finds her life turned upside down when she is awarded custody of her sister's three children after her sister's sudden death in a car accident. Also thrown into the mix is an underdeveloped romance with a hunky pastor, played by John Corbett (SEX AND THE CITY). The story plays out pretty much as expected though the screenplay attempts to encompass too much. Marshall's direction is strong and Hudson's charm is undeniable. Joan Cusack, as always, steals every scene she's in as Helen's sister Jenny, a tightly-wound supermom who thinks she should have gotten custody of the kids. Helen Mirren (in a refreshing change of pace) and Marshall's good luck charm, Hector Elizondo provide some amusing moments as Helen's two employers during the course of the story. The kids are well-played by Hayden Pannetierre, Abigail Breslin (LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE) and Abigail's real-life older brother, Spencer. Like most of Marhsall's films, it's a little too long, but laughter and warmth can be found here.

Sean Paul Da Silva Kate Hudson is just adorable. This movie enhances her status as an enjoyable and funny leading lady. Let's hope she doesn't dwell on this type of movie though.The kids are cute as well, except for the boy. He just really annoys the hell out of me. They should cast him as a little psychopath in his next movie, then he'd be cool again.Joan Cusack delivered yet another great performance. The character just really suits her, bitter and sad, but ultimately right and still caring.What I really liked about the movie though was not the portrayal of the priest by John Corbett, but the incorporation of this type character into a romantic comedy. Nowadays, religion is such a big deal. But in the movie, the "holy" angle of being a priest is neither explored nor exploited, giving way for the viewer to just enjoy the romance unfolding."Raising Helen" is an ideal movie for a "date", family evening and even Sunday school movie afternoon.