Not a sequel to 1998's Hope Floats, Hope Springs is a \romantic comedy based on the 2001 novel -New Cardiff, the first new book in over 20 years by Charles Webb, author of -The Graduate. Directed and written for the screen by Mark Herman (Brassed Off), the film stars Colin Firth as lovelorn British artist Colin Ware. After being left by his fiancée Vera (Minnie Driver), Colin takes to sulking about in a small Vermont hotel run by Joanie Fisher (Mary Steenburgen). When Joanie becomes aware of Colin's broken heart, she decides to match him up with a local woman named Mandy (Heather Graham). But just as romance begins to ensue between Colin and Mandy, Vera suddenly pops back into the picture with intentions of rekindling her relationship with Colin. Oliver Platt heads up the supporting cast that also includes Frank Collison and Chad Faust. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Colin Firth - Colin Ware
Heather Graham - Mandy
Minnie Driver - Vera Edwards
Mary Steenburgen - Joanie Fisher
Oliver Platt - Doug Reed

This \romantic comedy from British director Mark Herman stars Colin Firth as an artist whose fiancée suddenly leaves him for another man. The forlorn gentleman opts to leave England for Vermont, where he meets and falls in love with an American woman, played by Heather Graham. Before long a romantic triangle unexpectedly develops. This DVD presents the film in widescreen with the soundtrack mastered in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Additionally, an audio track dubbed in French is included, as are optional Spanish subtitles. Along with the film itself, the disc boasts a featurette called "The Making of Hope Springs," which offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the production. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

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