Daniel Michon is a young Parisian obsessed with American movies. He sneaks onto a film set and meets smart American girl Lauren King (Diane Lane). Her mother Kay (Sally Kellerman) is a three-times married actress flirting with her director. Daniel and Lauren start hanging out. They encounter Julius Santorin (Laurence Olivier) in the park who tells them about a romantic tradition under the Bridge of Sighs in Venice. Lauren invites Daniel to her birthday party but Kay is instead holding a wrap party for the film. Her stepfather announces that they're moving to Houston. The young couple hatches a plan to go to Venice with Julius' help. Kay launches an international search for her missing daughter.
This is young puppy love. They're more like friends. Diane Lane is incredibly young in her film debut. She's quite charismatic. On the other hand, the boy is only fine. He's a young kid and his character needs an endearing scene. Then there is Sir Laurence Olivier. He adds some serious comedic flair to the proceedings. Without him, the movie is sweet and quirky without substance or laughs. This is an odd movie. It's not that funny but some of it is. The romance is light and innocent. The trio's chemistry is good. The adventure is light but it has the weight of the exotic European locations. Mostly, it's interesting to see Diane Lane as a very young actress. It's always fun to see a famous person as a young performer.
This is young puppy love. They're more like friends. Diane Lane is incredibly young in her film debut. She's quite charismatic. On the other hand, the boy is only fine. He's a young kid and his character needs an endearing scene. Then there is Sir Laurence Olivier. He adds some serious comedic flair to the proceedings. Without him, the movie is sweet and quirky without substance or laughs. This is an odd movie. It's not that funny but some of it is. The romance is light and innocent. The trio's chemistry is good. The adventure is light but it has the weight of the exotic European locations. Mostly, it's interesting to see Diane Lane as a very young actress. It's always fun to see a famous person as a young performer.