rewolfson
Tuned in late to a TCM broadcast and saw only the last 75 minutes of this captivating and genuine film. Rarely, rarely am I spontaneously moved to tears, not by tired devices, but by totally engaging believability. Even without the first 45 minutes (which I will now be sure to watch), my ears instantly warmed to the beautifully original writing, never distracted by the skillful and seamless direction. The dialogue rings true. It is original and whimsical, never squeezed into start and finish. Ms. Dennis and Mr. Newly are not Hollywood handsome and beautiful; they are real people, not packaged stars. The film resonates with humanity and heart; suspension of disbelief gladly given. Beautiful writing; sensitive direction. THIS is romance, like life itself.
tontine
I cannot remember much of the details, I just remember how I felt and the indelible impression it made on me when I was in college. If ever a true romantic sappy movie ever made for a sappy romantic like me this is it. Somewhere in Time was also pretty good, but like aged wine the finest Bordeaux next to the best California wine. I haven't seen it since and I have been looking for it. I would love to see it again.
Avalon-Mist
This film has so much heart. Charlie Blake is transformed from inside out into a lovable man by the eccentric and kookie Sara Deever. He learns life isn't about boxes 4 sides and dull His habits are conquered as he learns not to race thru like "hurry, hurry ding, ding". Sara is the woman of the future taking on her projects (men) each month another. All to forget what might be her sadest secret. There is a beautiful poem to the film with the same title and it is the closing song as well. I found this little gem of a film on the telly one night several years ago when I could no longer sleep. It is rather simple, unique and quippy. If you have a chance to catch it, it will be worth your while!
quetee2
I caught this movie only because i was trying to find something on tv and i saw the title online. So i watched it and it was great. It was a little slow in the beginning, but the storyline of the movie makes it well worth the wait. I had no idea what this movie was about, the only thing i knew was the little premise i saw under the title and i glad i didnt know because the secret of the movie is what makes the whole thing great. I like the way they were able to show a quirky girl and why she acts so strange. The whole thing seems odd, but once you learn the truth you think, "i understand now". The ending of the movie is what is pretty sad. While watching the movie, i thought to myself, i cant believe hollywood hasnt done a remake, well they are doing a remake. I am sorry to say that keanu "no acting" reeves and charlize theron are cast as the leads. This sucks. Keanu is handsome,but i dont think he could do the part justice. As for charlize, i cant see her as sara no way. Oh well. I dont think the remake will be able to stand up to this good film. Now i have to wait until god knows when to tape the movie, if i would have known it was hard to locate, i would have taped it. anyway, if you cant see it, try to see the remake. i am not really sure who i think would be a good charlie, but i think a good sara would be calista flockhart.