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Isn't It Shocking? (1973)
A 1970's Gem if You Like Dark Comedy
I remember "Isn't It Shocking?" from way back in the 70's when TV movies were bad.
How often are you going to see Ruth Gordon, Louise Lasser, and Alan Alda in the same movie? They are 3 of my favorite actors. Ruth Gordon - amazing in anything and the movie is worth watching just to see her.
Louis Lasser flinging birdseed always makes me laugh. It's a dark comedy (not a good drama).
Alan Alda - well he's good in everything -right?
I'm trying to get a copy but not easy.
The 1970's were bad bad bad for movies but the made-for-TV genre had a feel about them (yes, "They Only Kill Their Masters" is a perfect example), and every once in a while they are good for bowl of popcorn on a snowy night.
If you like this type of movie "Isn't It Shocking?" is worth watching just for the few moments of the 3 actors mentioned.
The Enchanted Cottage (1945)
Sorry, too sappy
My husband & I watched this with great expectations but were disappointed. We felt the acting was poor and the dialog strained. The idea was interesting, however, but it was just a bit too sappy.
The beginning was good with the parents & fiancé - the set up of the cottage and all but the movie tried to tell the story of too many characters, failing to develop any of them properly.
Too many feelings were running amok! The idea that on their wedding night, Laura plays a ditty on the piano, a new feeling comes over the enchanted cottage, she knows her marriage is a sham, and on and on and on. Whoa! Develop one thought! And, if they said "enchanted" one more time...!