Often referred to as a third-rate 'They All Laughed' (a Bogdanovich film from 1981) this film focuses on Rob Lowe a 'hopeless Romeo' who, as luck would have it is a juror on a case where his first love (when he was 6) is now being tried for murder. Most of the film is taken up by him following her while hiding behind newspapers, sunglasses and even a very bad attempt at drag. Lowe is blatently mis-cast as 'our hero' as he dons a ridiculous pair of eye-glasses (reminiscent of other Bogdanovich klutzes Ryan O'Neal in Whats Up Doc and John Ritter in They All Laughed). However, the rest of the cast is excellent in the rip-fire dialog. Jessica James is sassy as Lowe's disappointed mother and Colleen Camp, as ever, is a delight to watch as the daffy murder suspect. Unfortunately this has been Colleen Camp's last attempt in a lead role to date and one hope's that director Bogdanovich will find another vehicle for her underatted talent (he used her to great affect in 'They All Laughed' 1981). This film is much better viewed the second time around and hopefully will gain a cult audience in years to come. To be watched by Camp fans only. ****1/2 stars.
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