The first thing I'd like to tackle is a comment made in the forum -- that Meg Ryan always plays the same character -- Meg Ryan. Dean Martin was once asked about that, and his response was, "Who do you want me to play? Laurence Olivier?" And that simple response hits the nail on the head. Most popular American actors almost always played themselves. We go to a Cary Grant movie because we like Cary Grant. We know what to expect when we go to a Spencer Tracy film. Sean Connery plays Sean Connery. Now, yes, occasionally actors take on another persona for a film; but frankly, most don't most of the time. So Meg Ryan plays Meg Ryan. Welcome to the club.
Ironically, in this film, Kevin Kline does not play Kevin Kline...which he usually does. And, in fact, this whole film is a little "different". You have this feeling of a film being off-kilter...not in a bad sense...but just different. The general story line is not so different -- boy and girl are in love; boy strays (albeit in France); girl wants boy backs; but then realizes she loves someone else (who just happens to be a slightly shady character with a good heart). It works.
The locales are pleasantly beautiful. Nicely directed. Not much to complain about.
The leads are Meg Ryan, who is very appealing here. And, Kevin Kline, who does well, although frankly I wish he would have shaved at least once! Timothy Hutton is good as a secondary character...in this case the initial fiancé. The French actor Jean Reno, here as a police inspector, is a welcome addition to most any film.
Recommended, although it probably won't end up on your DVD shelf.
Ironically, in this film, Kevin Kline does not play Kevin Kline...which he usually does. And, in fact, this whole film is a little "different". You have this feeling of a film being off-kilter...not in a bad sense...but just different. The general story line is not so different -- boy and girl are in love; boy strays (albeit in France); girl wants boy backs; but then realizes she loves someone else (who just happens to be a slightly shady character with a good heart). It works.
The locales are pleasantly beautiful. Nicely directed. Not much to complain about.
The leads are Meg Ryan, who is very appealing here. And, Kevin Kline, who does well, although frankly I wish he would have shaved at least once! Timothy Hutton is good as a secondary character...in this case the initial fiancé. The French actor Jean Reno, here as a police inspector, is a welcome addition to most any film.
Recommended, although it probably won't end up on your DVD shelf.