Turns out to be an extremely likable vehicle with a genuine sense of fun.
63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
The man (Affleck) is something of a force of nature himself, and it ain't pretty.
50
San Francisco ExaminerWesley Morris
San Francisco ExaminerWesley Morris
An arcade game disguised as a love story, nearly comatose with cute.
50
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Make no mistake: This slackly paced picture doesn't gel.
50
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
A so-so, OK, perfectably acceptable, nice, rather charming romantic comedy with two stars who are entirely watchable.
30
TimeRichard Corliss
TimeRichard Corliss
All its desperate plot maneuvers (Ben and Sandra making like Tarzan on a train roof) can't give the film wit; all the slo-mo sleet, rain and confetti can't give it style. [March 22, 1999]
25
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
If you are misguided or otherwise unfortunate enough to see Forces of Nature, you will find yourself the next day with but one image, one memory, in your head: Sandra Bullock's teeth. [19 March 1999, Friday, p.A]