In the early 2000s, Ewan McGregor and Renée Zellweger were at the top of their game in the romantic genre. McGregor had appeared in Baz Luhmann’s 2001 musical period piece. “Moulin Rouge!,”While Zellweger was nominated for her role as Bridget Jones, a rom-com icon in 2001’s Oscars, “Bridget Jones’ Diary”Roxie Hart and Roxie Hart 2002 “Chicago.”
Their romantic comedy should have been a box office hit, but Peyton Reed’s 2003 flick was better. “Down With Love”It turned out to have been anything but.
Barbara (Renée Zellweger) is an author whose empowering feminist tome — “Down With Love” — is inspiring women to seek different relationships to men and themselves in the 1960s. She is the voice for independent women all over, but Catcher (McGregor), a notorious journalist and playboy, is determined to expose her as she is: A woman seeking love with a man just like everyone else.
“Down with Love”Globally, it was only $35.4 million and in North America, $20 million (via). The Numbers). Timing was a key problem. Moviegoers were looking for laughter and went to see “Bruce Almighty”Instead, instead, all the while everyone else was off seeing “The Matrix Reloaded.”Both these movies were available within a week to two weeks. “Down With Love,” which then didn’t have a chance (via The Numbers).
Since its release “Down with Love”This has earned it a large following. Its 1960s retro vibe and soaring music have made it a popular choice for many. Sarah Paulson, who plays Barbara’s best friend Vikki in the movie, spoke to Vultureabout her experience making the film, saying that she “love[s] the idea that the movie landed with the people that love the movie.”