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One funny trip down the road of love....

Very cute and funny movie. This potion supposedly turns anyone who takes it into someone who is very desireable and wanted by everything, man, woman, even animal and then the fun starts. This was one of the first movies I ever watched with my soon to be husband. We laughed and laughed. A classic in my book.

A Silly Tale Used Countless Times Before, but HERE'S Sandra Bullock!

The title of this flimsy little outing of a film from 1992 - LOVE POTION #9 - should give you an idea of where you're headed if you rent this movie: hackneyed story about two science geeks (Sandra Bullock and Tate Donovan) whose experimentation with a 'love potion' obtained from a gypsy (Anne Bancroft playing Anne Bancroft) has kick back effects which all end up in a love story of sorts.The reason for watching this little effort is to see one of Sandra Bullock's early forays into comedy (she actually started making things like this in 1987 but this film drew enough attention to get her into 'Speed' two years later, that famous launching pad for Bullock and Keanu Reeves). Aside from Bullock and Bancroft the remainder of the cast is forgettable as is the story...but it is a lot better than many of the similar flicks on the shelves right now. Grady Harp

An early Miss Congeniality.

Back in 1992, two years before Sandra Bullock really hit the big time with 'Speed', this movie came along. And six years after 'Speed' a little movie gem, and also one of my favourite movies, 'Miss Congeniality' happened into the movie world. Now, Marc Lawrence, the director of 'Miss Congeniality' must have seen this movie. They are almost the exact same!

Sandra once again plays the geeky girl, with big eyebrows, huge black rimmed glasses (think Buddy Holly), no fashion sense, and no idea of how to apply makeup. (Sounds a bit like myself) And thanks to this magic potion, she just has to speak or even cough, and she's instantly irresistible to any guy near her. (I need some of this potion!) And of course, the more guys pay attention to her (lucky cow), the more confidence she gets, and her "inner beauty" just radiates out of her. She's instantly transformed. (Definitely need to get my hands on this potion)

Tate Donovan plays the male version of Sandra. The ultimate geek, and not a guy you would ever touch with a bargepole. He also wears glasses, has a very extreme side parting, bad clothes, infact bad everything. When he uses the potion, it's slower to let his, ahem, "inner beauty" radiate. He doesn't change that drastically, but instead of the makeup people gelling his hair flat to his skull in the morning, they let it bounce up into its natural curliness. His clothes don't drastically change.

If you've seen Miss Congeniality, and enjoyed it, you should see this one too. Sandra with all that gorgeous hair, and looking daft at some points, and ... Well, why exactly would you go see a movie with Tate Donovan?

A great afternoon spinner

This is such a light romantic comedy and the characters are written so well. I especially liked Anne Bancroft as the gypsy. The ending was just fantastic. I wish it were available for purchase, since it would make such a great gift. It is just a warm fuzzy movie and a must see.

Worth a look

Although I'm far from being a fan of Sandra Bullock, I have to admit she played a pretty good role in this movie. But, I have to give the majority of the credit to Tate Donovan. His role as the heartbroken guy that would do anything to get the girl back, really was fantastic. I thought the scene where he was in the bar before he took the love potion in which he tried to pick up this gorgeous woman, who turned him down cold was sad, but then he got his redemption when after he took the potion, in which he used it on the same girl, and then after she failed to answer his one question correctly, he said "bye now", and rejected her, was classic. Not one of the best movies I've ever seen, but defintely one that was good enough to add to my collection. Check it out, you won't be dissapointed! B. Sweitzer

Thank you Amazon!

If it wasn't for this terrific site I would never have heard of this wonderful movie. I was sad to learn that it was unavailable for purchase because it is out of print but I was able to win an auction and I am now the proud owner of the movie Love Potion #9! If you would like to purchase this movie (or any other that might be out of print) I suggest you search the auction websites (Amazon, Ebay, etc.), you will be surprised at what you might be able to win!

Sandra Bullock is the only reason to see this movie.

"Love Potion No. 9" is the fantasy of every young boy, and I suspect a few young girls, although I have to guess on that one. I have never been a young girl, and I don't plan to start now! But take the premise, Paul (Tate Donovan) is more than a bit geeky and his dating life could be described on a very small piece of note paper. So his friends do what any good friends would do -- send him to Madame Ruth (Anne Bancroft in a nice small role) who has supernatural connections. The result? A love potion that makes it impossible for the opposite sex to resist him.However, for me more interesting was the rest of the movie, after Sandra Bullock's character, Diane Farrow, also gains access to the love potion. She creates a great character here, for a so-so little movie, as a real, unappealing geeky girl. A quick spray and the guys can't resist her. She and Paul do what any geeky scientists would do, they treat the whole thing as a big experiment, and "evaluating the results" has some interesting and funny consequences. While this is by no means a very good movie, it is interesting to me mainly as an earlier Bullock movie, before she gained more widespread attention in 'Speed' with Keanu Reeves.

terrible movie

This movie was awful. Not funny in the least and totally unbelievable. Do not waste your time on this movie, I lost an hour and a half of my life watching this movie that I can never get back. Unless you really like one of the stars in this movie it is totally not worth it. I was surprised to see Hillary B Smith (from One Life to Live) in it and she was the only character that did not whine through the whole movie. She was also the only character that was not totally annoying. I do not recommend this film to anybody.

Sandra before she was famous

Tate Donovan and Sandra Bullock do a good job. They have good chemistry. Fans of Sandra Bullock will probably want to see this early example of her work.....this is before Speed, or Hope Floats or the Net or anything. Others who are crazy about romantic comedies are likely to want to watch because it is a silly, funny comedy.

Love Potion No. 9

This was an excellent movie. I bet Sandra Bullock and Tate Donovan where excellent. Mary Mara was beautiful. The chimpanzees where cute. Whats Hilarius that the chimpanzees where fighting. This story happens when Paul Matthews had get 1 potion from a gypsy in a interesting house. But just then something has gone wrong. Diane Farrow does not want to speak anymore. That was cute when Diane Farrow cuts her hair and when she clean her teeth. Whats horrible that Paul Mathews does not have Diane Farrow anymore. The music was excellent. This movie is excellent you will like Sandra Bullock, Tate Donovan and the movie and do not forget the music and the characters

Love potion # 8

Imagine if there ever was a strong potion that would make plain, unattractive people into glamorous ones. That's what happens to Paul Matthews, a nerdy scientist, who doesn't have much luck in the love department. When he decides to visit Madame Ruth, she tells him he is a lost case, but with the help of one of her magical preparations, he will be a winner. Well, Paul, a man of science, knows better, and never takes the seer's advice. His cat, on the other hand, discovers the magical powers when it licks the preparation that Paul threw in the garbage can.Diane Farrows, another scientist, sticks out like a sore thumb when we see her with some friends at a restaurant. She is a shy woman who has a car problem. She is in danger of losing her insurance as the traffic cop keeps writing her up for speeding. When Paul tells her about his discovery, she decides to experiment with one of the monkeys in her lab. Little prepares her for the results. Diane takes matters into her own hands and suddenly she is a popular girl who even attracts Prince Geoffrey, a hunk, who falls for the new woman.Dale Launer, a screen writer with a lot of hits, directs this mildly funny comedy we never had seen before, but which turns out to be a harmless way to spend an evening. Mr. Launer knows what he wants and he goes after it. He was lucky in casting the two talented principals in roles that with other actors might not have been as funny. Sandra Bullock appeared in this film before she made a splash in "Speed" and "While You Were Sleeping". She plays the nerdy scientist with great panache. She goes a total transformation and we see her beauty that was hidden inside of what looked a homely girl. Tate Donovan also does good work as the nerdy Paul. Anne Bancroft is seen as the gypsy woman who can see the future. The rest of the cast do excellent work for Mr. Launer.Watch the film the next time it is shown on cable and let it work its magic on you. Mr. Launer knows how to write comedy, as he clearly proves it with this movie, once again.

Tries too hard to be funny and ends up being boring

'Love Potion #9' is a somewhat boring comedy that yearns to be goofy, but by the end, when it does quickly show flashes of being good, you care so little for the characters and the far-fetched situation they are in, that you just don't care. As I sort of hinted at earlier, the plot isn't very realistic or enjoyable. It bills itself as a comedy, but isn't, as the definition of comedy is usually to be funny (which it nearly achieves at the climax, but not quite). So, after absolutely no deliberation, I grant this film a failing grade, it's neither funny or entertaining. Other than a few good lines and well thought out performances from Donovan and Bullock, this movie serves as nothing but a bad career move for all involved

Moving on to greener pastures.

Sandra Bullock has certainly moved on to better things. She is the only bright spark in this mishmash of a movie.

A story about a chemist (Tate Donovan) who goes to a gypsy with a group of friends (how many guys do that for a night out!?) and she gives him a potion which will make him irrisitable to women. He then gives some to his work mate (Bullock) who suddenly turns into a beauty after looking a complete dog (shades of Miss Congeniality).

This is when the movie dies on its feet. It seems to be badly edited with bits missing, Donovan is a bad actor, I'm not surprised he didn't get to become a huge star, unlike Bullock who holds the whole mess together (just). Dale Midkiff has a supporting role as Bullock's sometime boyfriend and does a good job. Ann Bancroft is the gypsy and overplays the role.

Worth looking at just to see Bullock in an early role.

Astonishingly under-rated yet brilliant comedy.

Dale Launer, who wrote, produced, and directed this film got a bum rap. I can't believe it's so astonishingly under-rated. I found the film to be hilarious and touching, with superb performances by the two leads and the supporting cast.This film shows how fabulous Sandra Bullock can be when the material matches her talents. She gives a delightful and remarkably nuanced performance. The sight of her eyes shimmering with amusement is by itself reason enough see it.Yet Dale Launer is the real star here. He's written several films, including `My Cousin Vinny', but this is the only film he has so far directed. What a shame. His directing is nothing less than brilliant, and his sense of timing takes the film to a whole new level of hilarity.Highly recommended. See this movie!

A highly UNDER-RATED movie. Please RE-RELEASE IT!!!

An adorable Sandra Bullock, at what she does best, steal our hearts!....Is there some way the public can file a request that a particular video be re- released for purchase???

Perfect romantic comedy

this movie is about a woman and man who find a love postion that makes people of the opposite sex fall in love with them. I would hate to really admit it but i loved this movie, its funny and really cute Sandra Bullock and Tate Donovan are great in this film, and you dont see any really cute movies like this anymore i would give it a 7.5 out of 10.

This movie is so cute!

I loved this movie when I first came across it. I think it's the first I ever saw of either Tate Donovan or Sandra Bullock, and I have loved both of them since. I highly recommend it to anyone interested is a good, cheesy romance with a silly twist. =o)

Cute, funny, worth seeing.

It is sort of a guilty pleasure, but I have to admit, I love this movie. Caveat: a lot of that has to do with the fact that I have a special place in my heart for Sandra Bullock. It seems some people have gone from loving her to trying to not love her. Me, I never got off the "loving her" bus. With that said, this is a cute movie. Some of the humor is a bit crude, but not so much as to make the film seem moronic. It has a nice message and even though it is a bit dated and silly, I still get that warm, fuzzy, happy feeling when I watch it. There is extensive use of music from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker within the film to amusing effect.

Reject this potion.

Love Potion No. 9 starring Tate Donovan and Sandra Bullock started off as a cute, harmless romantic comedy but ended up being just another stinker. I think this was Bullock's first major movie and she's great in it but the film doesn't really show her range as a physical comedian. After this movie was completed, the two leads dated for awhile, aww how cute! The silly premise and execution of this turkey might make you think twice about chick flicks, but if you are a die-hard Sandy fan then check it out for that reason alone.

From ugly duckling to swan.

I had seen "Love Potion Number 9" many years ago and after Ms. Bullock's recent movie, "Miss Congeniality", I realized in both movies she goes from ugly duckling to swan. For me, it works in both movies. In fact "Love Potion Number 9 was the first movie I had seen her in. I am a big fan of both movies. Please note that they are comedies, not artsy message movies. Both movies are essentially silly, with some physical humor. Most importantly, they made me laugh, and I certainly enjoy watching the very gorgeous Ms. Bullock.