Return To Me(2000) May 2026

Comedy. 115 minutes ‧ PG ‧ 2000. Roger Ebert. April 7, 2000. 4 min read. Here's an old-fashioned love story so innocent, so naive, Roger Ebert

Critics like Roger Ebert praised the film for being "so innocent, so naive, so sweet and sincere" that it demands you leave your cynicism at the door. Return to Me(2000)

The real heartbeat of the film isn't just the central romance, but the village surrounding Grace. Her overprotective grandfather ( Carroll O'Connor ) and his poker-playing, crooner-obsessed old friends are absolute scene-stealers. Comedy

Bonnie Hunt and James Belushi, playing Grace's best friend and her husband, deliver fantastic, lived-in comedic chemistry as a frazzled married couple with a house full of kids. ⚠️ Where It Falters Return To Me movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert April 7, 2000