The Object of My Affection

 (1998)

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chin up, young person!
Mar 01, 2006
rivenrock - imdb.com
They say you can't help who you love, and people have used that line forever to make terrible decisions about romance. This movie explores the idea that while you might not be able to help loving someone, you can still... Full review
I loved it!!
Jan 20, 2006
mandms-1 - imdb.com
I was talking to my friend, and she mentioned this movie, and said she loved it, and thought I would too. I was flipping through the TV guide when I saw it was on at 7:00pm I was so excited.... Full review
Sensitive straight/gay romance pre-"Will & Grace"
Aug 19, 2005
moonspinner55 - imdb.com
Despite a downright peculiar finish which gives new meaning to the term 'feel-good', "The Object of My Affection" is a careful, perceptive and insightful comedy-drama about a straight woman and her gay-male best friend living together. Keeping the obvious sex-jokes... Full review
It took some time, but it was worth it.
May 23, 2002
Devyalento Latchford Deschanel - imdb.com
I didn't actually know what to make of this film when I first saw it. I couldn't decide whether it was entertaining or dull. I'm a huge fan of both Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd, so I figured even if... Full review
Great Film!
Aug 15, 1999
Watcher-37 - imdb.com
Finally a truly great film from a star of TV's Friends. Jennifer Aniston is fantastic as a single woman who becomes pregnant and wants to raise the child with her roommate George, who is gay. Unfortunately for her, she ends... Full review
Entertaining, funny, and sad movie
Jul 26, 1999
Adriane Simo - imdb.com
I especially liked the performance of Nigel Hawthorne in this movie as Rodney, the companion of a friend. Jennifer Aniston is delightful, and Paul Rudd is a treat as well. Jennifer and Paul have great chemistry together, and although the... Full review
This great and typical 90's movie!!
Feb 18, 1999
anonymous - imdb.com
Hello you people. Im Daniel. I want talk you about this wonderfll movie. The Object of my Affection is a great moovie, and it has a modern plot, sure written by talent writers. This film is very modern and talks... Full review
Very moving!
Nov 12, 1998
Patrick Sullivan - imdb.com
Being a gay man myself and having had a similar relationship with a woman, I found the film very moving and beautifully done.... Full review
Touching, the best romance of 1998, so far.
Oct 27, 1998
Dale Roberson - imdb.com
I was pleasantly surprised by this film. Jennifer Aniston proved herself to be a serious actress. Paul Rudd did a magnificent job. Despite critics and other audience members alike, this is one of my all-time favorite romances, particularly because it... Full review
Never mind the critics. This movie is a must see.
Oct 03, 1998
Daniel Dias Goi - imdb.com
It's amazing how this sensitive film can be realistic all the time. Although this is, indeed, a love story, there's no need to give the viewer happy solutions just to make them fulfilled. Every second of the movie is real,... Full review

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