Bounce features one of those 'what if' plots that sound good on paper but would never happen in real life. Ben Affleck exchanges plane tickets with Tony Goldwyn, trying to do a good deed. Ben's merely on the flight for business, but Tony's going home to his wife and two kids. When the plane crashes and Tony dies, Ben feels terribly guilty. Of course! But when, in trying to make amends for what he's done, he starts to fall in love with Tony's widow Gwyneth Paltrow, the story joins Fantasyland.
Naturally, for added tension, Ben doesn't tell Gwyneth who he is or why he's suddenly appeared in her life. His entire relationship with her is based on a gigantic mistake and an even bigger lie. How could she ever forgive him? I wouldn't really recommend this movie unless you love Ben Affleck and like seeing all his movies. It's much more a vehicle for him than for Gwyneth, and it can hardly be classified as a romance.
Naturally, for added tension, Ben doesn't tell Gwyneth who he is or why he's suddenly appeared in her life. His entire relationship with her is based on a gigantic mistake and an even bigger lie. How could she ever forgive him? I wouldn't really recommend this movie unless you love Ben Affleck and like seeing all his movies. It's much more a vehicle for him than for Gwyneth, and it can hardly be classified as a romance.