ppdjean Reviews

Only You (1994)

A great way to spend a cold winter night

[9/10 · 4 March 2005]

What a great romantic comedy set in beautiful Italy, not only are the actors Robert Downey Jr (so handsome and such a talented actor) and the beautiful Marissa Tomei amazing but watching these actors play out such a romantic story and doing things that we would never dream of, to find your one true love. All with her best friend by her side. Brings me back to being 13, dreaming of who I would marry and the romantic innocence of those times.

Its not only the romance but the friendships that give you that warm feeling inside, both the men and women in this film have a quiet kind ship with each other as when you see the three men sitting in the boat sharing wine, feeling rejected by women. ( I won't spoil that scene with anyones names) and the kindness of the hotel staff in later scenes.

These days so many movies and the reality of the news is full of war, violence and betrayal. Why not put all of that behind you?.. So sit back with your favorite snack, some hot chocolate & maybe your best friend and escape into love, romance, zany impulsiveness and disappear into.... Only You.

Less Than Zero (1987)

Great Imagery

[2 January 2002]

This was a favorite movie of mine in the 80's when I was in high school. Just recently watching again made me see all the excellent imagery in the scenes that deal with the conflict with Clay wanting to help Julianne.Downey's portrayal of a drug addict seemed like excellent acting back before his recent public incarcerations for this problem. Now I see it as a great way for him to show young people what this drug can do to people who have it all. Maybe he should watch it again himself. This movie sums up the public opinion of what the 80's LA drug culture at the time was like. It's like looking into a world we always wanted and realizing it could be the most dangerous life, to live rich spoiled and drugged out in California. Memorable quotes from Blair "You look pale" said to Clay when she infact is the palest person in the entire movie. Clay replies "I thought you said I looked great" her response " Well you look pale & great". Watch it again and remember the 80's.