Love Is a Four Letter Word (2007) (TV)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Director:

Harvey Frost

Writers (WGA):

Jill E. Blotevogel (teleplay)
Jill E. Blotevogel (story) ...

Release Date:

3 February 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Plot:

A pair of divorce lawyers fall for each other while representing clients in a divorce settlement. |

Cast

Teri Polo	...	Emily Bennett
Robert Mailhouse	...	Kenton Rhodes
Barry Bostwick	...	Martin Harper
Donna Mills	...	Margot Harper
Michele Santopietro	...	Betsy Showalter
Mariette Hartley	...	Audrey
David Shatraw	...	Larry
Cameron Dye	...	Bruno
Lynn A. Henderson	...	Rita (as Lyn Alicia Henderson)
Kim Swennen	...	Luciana
Madison Mason	...	Mr. Kendrick
Francesca Roberts	...	Judge Doolittle (as Francesca P. Roberts)
John Montana	...	Dr. Anderson (as John Eric Montana)
Brennan Hesser	...	Ingrid
Keith Johnson	...	Blonde Man

Runtime:

USA:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

Alpine Medien Productions

Nice, another four letter word, accurately describes this pleasant romcom

Emily (Teri Polo) goes to the wedding of a close friend. A dedicated divorce lawyer, she doesn't really want to catch the bouquet but it gets tangled up in her hair and dress. She, therefore, meets the gentleman who grabbed the garter, Kenton (Robert Mailhouse). The two exchange a few words and soon take a shine to one another. They decide to leave the reception and go for a walk on the beach. Once there, they exchange brief autobiographies, except career information, and engage in some pretty fervent kisses. The evening ends. A day later, Emily and Kenton meet again, with less zeal. Both arrive at the courtroom and find themselves representing opposing clients in a potentially messy divorce. Horrors! Naturally, they bicker and conclude that ethical complications will keep them from pursuing any personal relationship. But, with such a strong beginning, will they be able to keep their feelings on a strictly professional level? Meanwhile, their clients (Donna Mills and Barry Bostwick) are having second thoughts about divorce. Does anyone care to put a wager on the possible triumph of love, twice over? This is a nice film for those ever-hungry romcom fans. The four principal actors do a fine job, although Mailhouse is a bit smug from time to time. The sets, costumes, production, and direction are also above average. As for the script, most fans of love stories adore a nice, romantic tug of war and this one will not disappoint them. If you are a dedicated watcher of comic tales of affection, try to catch this one on the tube. It will more than satisfy you and make for a contented evening at home.