phillindholm Watched this again this weekend. I have seen it every year since it's premiere in 1999. Andrews and Garner (in their third film together) still have chemistry together--and then some. This is truly a classic, and a sterling example of what a Holiday movie should be. The entire cast performs beautifully, the wintry atmosphere is completely captivating and the musical score is perfect. Add to these a script which is believable and touching without becoming trite. Everyone gets an "A" for their work in this, but in the end, it's truly the perfect performances of Andrews and Garner that make this such a memorable experience.

bob the moo Builder Robert is visiting his ailing wife in a nursing home and is having problems getting a taxi home due to an intense snow storm. One of the doctors, Katherine offers him a lift home however their car gets stuck and they have to spend the night in an empty cabin nearby. They talk and bond, but afterwards seem to have difficulty beginning a relationship.This starts badly, Robert is too nice a man, while Katherine is far too cold and unpleasant to be an appealing character. It's also pretty predictable that the night is going to see them gradually become friends and fall for each other. However what follows is a more realistic depiction of romance - misunderstood messages, miscommunication etc. Unfortunately it ends in yet more sentimental predictability.James Garner is good here as is Andrews, however Andrews has a quite unlikeable character so she has a harder job to do. The rest of the cast are actually quite good in that their characters are believable if not particularly well painted.Overall the film is poor TV sentiment but it's still quite entertaining and nice despite the fact that most of it is predictable and overly sentimental.

bob wolf James Garner and Julie Andrews unite for 'One Special Night' in this awkward, yet funny, romantic tale.James Garner finds himself stranded at a hospital after a visit with his Alzheimer-stricken wife runs kind of late. Julie Andrews is a kindly but tough nurse who offers to give him a ride. The snowstorm raging outside isn't so kind. The two trek out into the storm and soon find that Andrews' Jaguar isn't quite made for the deep snow. Soon, the two are stranded in a forest in the middle of nowhere. The two eventually make their way through the bitter white landscape to a small empty cabin. They break in, spark up the fireplace and spend the night drinking coffee and talking.There is a sub-plot involving Garner's family, that does take away from the film, as one other commenter mentioned. What does 'work' is the relationship that develops between Garner and Andrews. It reminded me of those great screwball comedies of the past. There is even a moment that involved sleeping arrangements. It reminded me of that great scene in It Happened One Night.A cold raging snowstorm, a cabin. a nice, cozy fireplace and two interesting people. What a great way to spend a night. This is one of those holiday specials I hope they play every year. Garner and Andrews prove that just because your in your 60's doesn't mean you can't make a fun, sexy, romantic comedy.Forget Gwyneth and Ben (they seem more in love with themselves rather than each other, anyways) and spend 'One Special Night' with Julie and James. You can't go wrong.

julikell Julie Andrews and James Garner -- again! -- create a special magic with two stellar performances -- especially Andrews. I've always felt that Andrews's acting talents were greatly underappreciated and have been overshadowed by her musical greatness. She is one special actress -- I fell in love with her 35 years ago in "Mary Poppins," and my admiration for her continues to this day.I only wish this movie was a one-hour episode, and that it dispensed with the whole dysfunctional family sub-plot. It was tiresome and predictable. The only reason I did not use my fast-forward on my VCR is because I didn't want to miss one second of Garner and Andrews.