Prison psychologist for potential parolees finds herself drawn to an inmate convicted of a bank robbery. Julie Warner, also known for Doc Hollywood's love interest plays the prison psychologist, and Sebastian Spence of First Wave and most recently Cedar Cove, plays the inmate. Spoiler Alert: During the movie the psychologist helps the inmate in gaining parole, while they also begin a tumultuous love affair. As he begins to transform himself, getting his life back on track, he is tempted to fall back on old habits. Is he a good guy, or just one that is struggling to learn how to live on the outside? The movie contains some moderate violence, a steamy bedroom scene, and a little profanity but nothing terribly out of the ordinary for a Lifetime Movie. Stellar performances for both actors! I gave it a 9/10, well, because nothing is ever perfect but I did love the movie.
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Julie warner
rgrant370031 May 2008
i would like to say that Julie warner is 1 freaking gorgeous woman!! ever since i first saw her in doc Hollywood I've thought this. true not a classic beauty like a zeta Jones, but I'm not interested in classic beauty--Mrs warner is the kind of woman that i notice in a room---the kind of woman that stops traffic---I'm trying to make this comment reach 10 lines so i will continue to make my point---uncaged heart or i guess its know as passions web relies heavily on Julie warner and its not a great movie--her character makes it believable to me. the camera loves her and i look for ward to any of her upcoming projects---if she reads this --Mrs warner you have a fan--thanks for this venue--IMDb--rg
More spinned against...?
kathrynradmall16 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Prison psychologist, Janet Tarr, is asked to evaluate a long-term inmate in the process of applying for parole. Contrary to the usual run of interviewees, Janet finds Robert intelligent and articulate, giving unexpected responses to her stock questions. Disarmed by his apparent candour, she ignores protocol and offers some personal details in return.
Janet's home life, already impacted by single parenthood, is further disrupted by an emergency at the prison; Robert is in the infirmary, the victim of a beating that almost killed him. Distressed by his condition, Janet oversteps the mark in making both intimate contact and promises regarding his future. Revealing her attraction to Robert at a family gathering, Janet's sister is horrified, warning 'He could be the worst mistake of your life.'
Despite the Greek chorus questioning her motives, judgment and sanity, Janet continues to fight Robert's corner, even arranging further psych tests to prove his worth - 'You talk to him and there's like a whole person sitting there,.' - firmly believing he deserves a second chance. Since Robert has other supporting references and the law on his side, his parole is eventually secured.
Ironically, Robert demonstrates greater authority in the prison setting, identifying Janet's latent desire for risk-taking that would mean dismissal for her and damage his chances for release if their affair was discovered. But once on the outside, a shift in the balance of power sees Robert reacting with frustration and suspicion to Janet's treatment of him as more 'project' than partner.
As predicted by the prison governor, Robert's slide into recidivism is soon apparent, but whether in response to society's prejudice, or as continuation of an interrupted life of crime, is open to question.
As a woman loving 'not wisely, but too well,' Julie Warner skilfully charts Janet's path from world-weary professional, through giddy lover to optimistic, but ultimately betrayed mentor. Kudos to Sebastian Spence for his expression of Robert's complexity; the character's implied dark side and hidden depths making every word and gesture worth a closer look.
Janet's home life, already impacted by single parenthood, is further disrupted by an emergency at the prison; Robert is in the infirmary, the victim of a beating that almost killed him. Distressed by his condition, Janet oversteps the mark in making both intimate contact and promises regarding his future. Revealing her attraction to Robert at a family gathering, Janet's sister is horrified, warning 'He could be the worst mistake of your life.'
Despite the Greek chorus questioning her motives, judgment and sanity, Janet continues to fight Robert's corner, even arranging further psych tests to prove his worth - 'You talk to him and there's like a whole person sitting there,.' - firmly believing he deserves a second chance. Since Robert has other supporting references and the law on his side, his parole is eventually secured.
Ironically, Robert demonstrates greater authority in the prison setting, identifying Janet's latent desire for risk-taking that would mean dismissal for her and damage his chances for release if their affair was discovered. But once on the outside, a shift in the balance of power sees Robert reacting with frustration and suspicion to Janet's treatment of him as more 'project' than partner.
As predicted by the prison governor, Robert's slide into recidivism is soon apparent, but whether in response to society's prejudice, or as continuation of an interrupted life of crime, is open to question.
As a woman loving 'not wisely, but too well,' Julie Warner skilfully charts Janet's path from world-weary professional, through giddy lover to optimistic, but ultimately betrayed mentor. Kudos to Sebastian Spence for his expression of Robert's complexity; the character's implied dark side and hidden depths making every word and gesture worth a closer look.
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