Lost & Found (1999)

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

I'm a comedy-lover... I truly believe there ain't anything better than getting breathless while spending 1 hour and a half in front of a TV...I do like strong and dramatic movies, but comedy is my real passion...The bad thing about comedies, though, is that the more you watch them, the harder it gets to laugh at the next ones.I've watched this movie twice, maybe, and now I'm watching it for the third time... I'm laughing at jokes I've already seen, and I'm not particularly dumb today, at least I think so...I'm not a Spade fan either, but sometimes he just makes it.Plus, I really hate some romantic comedies, with pauses on jokes for girlie scenes (sorry girls for the sexism...) Spade and Marceau have managed to turn even these scenes into funny tirades...I recommend. Not the best comedy ever, but I give it a 7.It made me recover from my disgust with romantic Hollywood comedies after that Aniston-Vaughn flick which I wanted so much to watch, just to get disappointed later.

The idea of David Spade being cast in a romantic comedy opposite french beauty Sophie Marceau is a real head-scratcher. But the movie sort of works. Spade plays Dylan, a restaurant owner who's hot for his new neighbor Lila Dubois (Sophie Marceau). Just by looking at the poster of this movie, it's pretty clear that Lila is totally out of Dylan's league. Dylan realizes this when Lila's rich ex-boyfriend, Rene (Patrick Bruel), shows up. So, to impress Lila and make her forget about her ex, he kidnaps her dog and plans to become a hero by returning it to her later.Despite the lack of any real chemistry between Spade and Morceau and the rather silly plot,'Lost & Found' can be entertaining. You just have to suspend belief and not really think while watching. But still I'd take 'Lost & Found' over any other flops by other former SNL clowns, did anyone say 'Corky Romano'.Rating: (6/10)

David Spade. Love him or hate him, he definitely has a sly wit. The great thing about his sassy delivery is that it is never offensive, it just makes you go "oh,,,,YEAH, that's right!" Spade hits the mark very well in comedy.I didn't see this film at first because I was going by what critics had said about it, that it was pathetic, not funny, blah blah. One day I caught the end of the film on cable and saw the brilliant end credits sequence where the cast lip syncs to Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart" and numerous outtakes are shown. That credit sequence had me realllly wanting to see the film then! I took a chance and bought the DVD and was pleasantly surprised!This is a charming, witty, and satirical take on romance and farce. Spade says his sassy lines as usual, but his character is very likeable and productive. He owns a restaurant and is needing funds to expand it. He takes in a very off-kilter employee as a roommate and a whole "Single White Female" spoof ensues. He has poker playing neighbors played by Carole Cook, Estelle Harris, Marla Gibbs, and Rose Marie --these four women steal the show! "oops, crop dustin' again..." that line will have you laughing for days! They also try to get Spade naked and have him losing every game!A new woman moves in the the building, played by Sophie Marceau. Her dog keeps escaping and Spade figures if he can just hold on to the dog and claims to have found it, she would fall in love with him. BUT, an engagement ring Spade was holding for a friend is swallowed by the dog...........so, how to get the ring AND get the dog back? Even the scatalogical humor involved in one scene doesn't go too far. All the elements here were given in the right doses and I think Lost & Found turned out to be a very satisfying film.Of course much of this is silly, but it's a welcome romantic comedy that would make, say, a Saturday afternoon cuddled on the couch with snacks a joyous experience. It's a kinder, gentler film that we haven't seen in ages, like the overwhelmingly wonderful film Return To Me. As I said, I went in with little expectations and found myself smiling, laughing, and feeling really happy by the time the film was over. And DO stick through the end credits for the fun outtakes and lip syncing.Whether you catch it on cable, see it as a video rental, or (like I did) take a chance and buy it, you'll find this film has a lot of heart and is worth recognition. I really respect Spade more after seeing this endearing effort. I mean,,,,how much trouble could a cute little terrier cause, eh? *singing* Groove is in the hearrrrrrrrt .......

Nice movie. Nothing special, but nice.Of course, the essential element of this film is not David Spade - there are too many better comedians around - but Sophie Marceau whose sheer beauty keeps on stunning me even after knowing her work for nearly twenty years meanwhile.She has everything a woman needs and she's a brilliant actress to top this - what more can you ask for?