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(1988 TV Movie)

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6/10
interesting old fashioned romance
faseeh_ikram22 February 2001
Quite an interesting movie with Sharon Stone in her pre-Basic Instinct days. Its a bit of an old fashioned romance where boy meets girl, but there is something mysterious about the girl's past which may end up ruining the relationship.

Good acting by the mainly British cast. 6/10
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5/10
Ridiculous
overseer-33 July 2003
Ugh, this movie is SO 1988. A decent cast was wasted by a ridiculous script, and the contrived ending had me laughing so hard I almost fell off my bed watching it. What else DIDN'T these stuffy parents tell their children about their long lost love lives? They could probably film a whole 'nutter movie on the subject. Too funny. I would have loved the ending where they find out they were brother and sister; that might have added some real poignancy to the story. But the script writers copped out and came up with an hysterical solution that only a dime novel romance writer would have the audacity to write.

I loved Christopher C. in Duchess of Duke Street, but this movie was badly flawed and even his talents couldn't make it better.
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6/10
What's the truth about the letter?
mark.waltz5 January 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Probably one of the nicest things about this movie is seeing Sharon Stone playing a nice character who is not thriving on her sexuality, and actually quite sweet and innocent. She doesn't overload the sexuality, and thus she gets to actually play a character with death rather than someone using a man come on over for a purpose. Of course, she's come over to England for a purpose, to give a letter from her late mother to a man she presumes to be her former lover during World War II. Stone encounters young nobleman Christopher Cazenove who turns out to be the son of Paul Daneman, whom the letter is intended for. Through flashbacks, we learn that Stone's mother (Rachael Dowling) was an American singer and had a brief involvement with a young British Lord (Harry Burton) while he was on the outs with his wife and her husband, Stone's father, was off in active duty

Anna Massey, as Daneman's estranged wife, gives Stone the truth she wants to know, but Cazenove gets a completely different story from Daneman who objects to his son becoming engaged to Stone. There are many inconsistencies in a few of the characters, especially Daneman's. It's a sweet but rather ordinary World War 2 love story that crosses the generation into the present day, but Stone and Cazenove do not have any chemistry. Still there are some nice details including a pretty musical score, and the flashback sequences are done beautifully. The number of soap opera like twists at the end are over the top, with the final one a true "Oh really?" moment complete with eye rolls.

Veteran British actor Maurice Denham is memorable in a cameo, and Stephanie Cole is good as a British socialite whom Stone encounters. For movie fans who want to see Stone play something other than a cold femme fatale, this is it, and it's too bad she didn't play more characters like this because it's nice to see her finally in a different light. Massey gets perhaps the best material because her motives are the most understandable, and in spite of her actions, she is far more noble and long-suffering than the script presents on the surface. But overall, this has cheap romance novel written all over it, and that weakens the impact of the good aspects of it, trying to manipulate the audience into tears and getting laughed at in the process.
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Another Bad Harlequin Romance
suessis2 September 1999
Christopher Cazenova and Sharon Stone are charming in this movie, but their talent is wasted in an implausible script. The plotline was highly unbelievable and only the performances of some of the cast make it worth watching at all. Leigh Lawson is very amusing as Cazenova's womanizing Arab friend and Anna Massey is interestingly ruthless as Cazenova's mother. If you should happen to get this on tape I would keep the remote control handy so that you can fast forward as needed.
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1/10
Tears will reign, and probably fisticuffs, too, if anyone ever makes you watch this gobbler
inkblot119 February 2011
Beautiful Casey (Sharon Stone) takes a bus in the rain to a British castle, where she tries to climb over the wall. Naturally, she gets busted, by handsome Michael (Christopher Cazenove). He is taken with this young trespasser but she is coy and leaves after a brief conversation. Nevertheless, Michael, a son of the man Casey has traveled from America to meet, tracks her down at the inn. Before long, Mike is made to understand that Casey's mother was once an acquaintance of his father, maybe more so. Casey, in fact, has a letter, written before her mother's death, that she wants to give Mikey's dad. But, there are complications, as the father is a very important government official and has little spare time. Michael, indeed, tries to distract Casey by romancing the gorgeous American and doing little to have her meet anyone else. But, what does the letter say and will it have repercussions about the futures of both Casey and Michael? This ultimate "gobbler" is not recommended for anyone. It unfolds like a bad, bad Harlequin book, very trite and very clumsy. To be sure, Stone looks lovely and does her best, as does Cazenove, who went on to be a supporting star in Three Men and a Little Lady, among other films. But, there is an utter lack of any intelligence or meaning in the script. Okay, the British setting is nice and the costumes are attractive. So what? Do not let anyone talk you into watching this film, as tears will indeed reign from the sheer torture of a view.
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8/10
Wonderful
denisechilds14 November 2004
This early film starring Sharon Stone is one that you don't want to miss. Great performances by Christopher Cazenove and Paul Daneman compliment Ms. Stone. This is a very compelling and realistic movie. It takes you through the sense of loss, adventure, falling in love, happiness, disappointment, anger, heart-wrenching sadness, and exhilarated happiness. Believe me, once you start this movie, you won't want to leave for a minute. I can't believe I hadn't seen it before now. Great for all ages and the romantics at heart. It's one of those movies that you end up saying to yourself, "only in the movies" with the perfect ending. I plan to add this movie to my collection in the future.
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10/10
story of lasting love
wedraughon1 October 2005
Those with a cynical view or experience of love need not bother with this movie. Those who have dreamed that love could be deep and lasting will enjoy this movie but find it unrealistic. Those who have experienced this type of love will be gratified watching this movie and will find such a love very well and accurately depicted.

It is sad that the Shakespearean actor Paul Daneman, who gave such a nuanced and convincing portrayal of the middle age man whose love never ends, has recently died. His performance gave this movie its seriousness and credibility. Sharon Stone gave the performance of her life in this early film. This role provided a range of emotions and situations and she portrayed every one of them movingly and accurately. Her vivacious and multifaceted character is one every man will fall in love with.

It is unfortunate for move lovers that this film was so poorly and so briefly promoted that millions who would have loved it will never see it. (A newly produced DVD will be available on Feb. 28, 2006.)
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8/10
Great story. Fine cast. Good acting. Worth seeing.
shipdit0026 February 2015
... BUT! ... Prepare to be EXTRAORDINARILY disappointed with the LOUSY image quality of the 2003 DVD release from "Legacy Entertainment" that I happened to be crippled with when I saw this.

I'm a technically competent person who recognized the symptoms of a cheap copy straight-from-videotape. Colors are washed out and you can even see the garbled scan lines at the bottom of the screen from the crease of the original video-tape source. Fans of Sharon Stone may agree with me that if you walked into a theater and found this playing on the screen and someone asked you, "Who is that actress playing Casey Cantrell?", you might say, "I have no idea". She's YOUNG in this movie!
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10/10
Wonderful movie!
kenday17 July 2003
Contrary to most of the other comments, I found this movie wonderfully romantic and believable. Christopher Cazenove and Sharon Stone had great chemistry together. If you like romantic dramas like I do, you should see this film!
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10/10
My favorite of all time!
kingmaker-0502630 October 2017
My favorite of all time. Wonderful story, casting, photography and especially acting. Sharon Stone was absolutely brilliant, the best she could ever be. All the actors were extraordinary and so far above 'good' as to not find words to praise enough. The very most memorable thing for me is the song 'Safe in my arms again' sung by the fabulous voice of Colette Stevenson. Wish I could buy it as a single! Have bought the movie in every form and watch it about once a month. This movie accomplishes exactly what it is meant to, great entertainment! For me, a lovely escape from the trials of life. I can only say to all who made this, "very well done".
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10/10
Excellent Movie-Mr. Cazenove gave a great performance.
twyli13 November 2003
I recently (November 2003) saw the movie "Tears in the Rain" on television. It is a great romantic movie without a naked sex-activity scene. I'm glad the television network replayed this 1988 movie. I had previously seen Mr. Cazenove in "A Knight's Tale" and "Three Men and a Little Lady" and thought he had more acting ability than what was written. I'm glad I had the opportunity to see him in this movie. His facial and eye expressions do indeed portray a deeper acting ability. Also noted is his agility and fluid body movement as emphasized in the last scenes of the movie when he comes around the couch to embrace Sharon Stone's character when she breaks down. Mr. Cazenove's acting gave this movie credence. Ms Stone's acting gave an air of "fakeness" (of course I realize that this is one of her first movies and so no cruelty is meant.) The actors portraying Jessie, young Lord Richard, older Lord Richard and older Lady Emily gave good performances and did indeed lend to the believability of the story line.
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One of the best movies I've seen
tiger-3710 November 1998
I love watching this movie over and over again. I thought the characters were wonderful.
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10/10
Why not more like this
swork4719 April 2005
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Saw this on TV and came right out at midnight to my computer to find somewhere to buy the the DVD. LOVED Christopher Cazenove and will be looking for more of his movies, and LOVED Sharon Stone's performance, also. This is the kind of movie they should be making these days. Too bad so much junk now. Just cannot say enough about Christopher Cazenove - fell in love with him myself. What a great romantic, heartwarming film. I'm easy, but I was a bit worried toward the end, but all turned out well, thankfully.

I have become very much an Anglophile, as far as TV shows and movies, so this was a pleasure in that regard, also.
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