Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jeff Bridges | ... | Larry Livingstone | |
Alice Krige | ... | Beth Goodwin | |
Farrah Fawcett | ... | Jo Livingstone | |
Drew Barrymore | ... | Cathy Goodwin | |
Lukas Haas | ... | Petey Goodwin | |
David Dukes | ... | Peter Goodwin | |
Frances Sternhagen | ... | Neenie | |
George Hearn | ... | Martin | |
Theodore Bikel | ... | Bronie | |
Linda Lavin | ... | Sidney | |
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Heather Lilly | ... | Robin Livingstone |
Macaulay Culkin | ... | Billy Livingstone | |
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William LeMassena | ... | Larry's Father |
Tom Aldredge | ... | Beth's Father | |
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Dorothy Dean Bridges | ... | Larry's Mother (as Dorothy Dean) |
Three years after his divorce from his model-wife is the psychologist Larry Livingstone ready for a new commitment. He falls in love with the young widow Beth who has two children. But Beth and the children are still in mourning over their dead husband and father and Larry finds it a bit difficult to penetrate their reservations. Larry himself has to deal with his ex-wife and his love for his own two kids. Slowly both Beth and the children realise that they have to go on with their lives and that they have been giving a second chance. Written by <uffe@enterpol.dk>
I enjoyed watching this. First of all, it is very good in showing family problems, so much to the saddening effect. But the actors do a solid job, and through the film there are numerous moments that lighten up the general mood and I think the atmosphere is quite balanced. The ending comes off well.
I especially like the soundtrack. The music fits perfectly, also when it comes to details. For example, there is a scene with Mozart's Little Night Music (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik). This music, composed back in the 18th century, supports the acting in an impressive way. Too bad that the soundtrack loses its quality towards the end. Another con is the structure of the plot, there are some flashbacks that seem to be forced to add more tension. It does, but it is a tick too artificial.
Maybe the average rating of this film is correct, maybe I don't see the reasons for which many rated the movie so poorly. But I liked it a lot and I think you will too. Give it a try, don't hesitate!