Forces of Nature (1999) Critic Reviews

Aside from the likable performers, Forces of Nature's greatest strength is that it flouts several established conventions of the genre.Read the full review

An extremely enjoyable neo-screwball comedy about attractive opposites on the road.Read the full review

Turns out to be an extremely likable vehicle with a genuine sense of fun. Read the full review

The film shows off Ms. Bullock to amusing if overly frenetic advantage. It also leaves Affleck without enough of a Cary Grant aura to play his wimpier character with style.Read the full review

A so-so, OK, perfectably acceptable, nice, rather charming romantic comedy with two stars who are entirely watchable.Read the full review

Unhappily, the attractive twosome never give into the pull, just as this coquettish variant of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" never arrives at its promised destination.Read the full review

Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck as star-crossed lovers, is the cinematic equivalent of Styrofoam: a weightless romantic comedy of synthetic feelings.Read the full review

Ultimately, Forces of Nature is more of a lull than a passionate storm.Read the full review

Sporadically funny but uneasily revisionist screwball comedy.Read the full review