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Summary: When a Man Loves a Woman
Review: Thinking this was going to be another romantic comedy, I didn't know what to expect, but it has nearly no funny or silly bits throughout it at all. Instead, it is filled with riveting, long-winded scenes documenting the effects of alcohol on relationships, and the jealousy and loneliness felt by the other side of the partnership. I was flat out amazed by the tension felt by Andy Garcia in some scenes, as he tries to keep the flame going in the relationship, and slowly is worked to the point of exploding.The movie is about a man and a woman who have this seemingly perfect marriage, overshadowed by the constant alcoholic tendencies Meg Ryan holds. She has her reasons for her alcoholic behavior, "you're never there" (he's a pilot), but resorts to drinking binges even while he's there. Meg Ryan's character may have been drawn extremely shallow and is pretty much just a vehicle to show a alcohol abuser, and is filled with common "alcoholic" cliches to prove the point that she is really alcoholic. Andy Garcia's character was made a little bit more complex, as someone who is always there, but is nearing to the point of exploding. And then, there are extremely predictable parts in the movie, and the equally predictable, cliched, and boring ending. But aside from its short comings, it has extremely well written scenes, and equally well written characters put all on a fairly well believeable backdrop of a suburban lifestyle.
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Summary: Interesting Twists on a Familiar Plot
Review: This film received no more than average response from Critics and audiences in 1994 and it is interesting to watch it a decade later to see how it holds up. There is no doubt in my mind that Meg Ryan wanted this role to contrast her "America's Sweetheart" image. Fresh off her perky roles in hits like "Sleepless in Seattle" and "When Harry met Sally," the part of Alice Green is a super acting part for Ryan and she is up to the challenge. Andy Garcia, then on the cusp of mega-stardom (it never panned out, oddly enough) had to settle for the part of victimized, shut-out husband,but he makes the makes the most of it. So why do I only give this film 3 stars ? The problem is in the script. The story is full of holes and under-developed plot lines. Why did the writers not delve into Alice's failed first marriage, her relationship with her parents (we only discover that her father is an alcoholic in the film's final 5 minutes), or show the professional consequences of Alice's behavior. I suspect the Producers felt that Ryan and Garcia' s Star Power would carry this film but I was left with more questions than answers.
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Summary: This is one of the best movies that was ever made!!
Review: This is a really great movie because it shows that it is not always the man that get a problem with alcohol in a relationship, it happens to women too. Meg Ryan did a great job in perfoming her role and Andy Garcia did a good job too. This movie shows the struggle that a family must go though to over come a battle with an alcoholic parent.
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Summary: I absolutely love this movie!!!
Review: This is a wonderful movie about a mother who is an alcoholic and how it affects her and her family. I cry every time I watch it.
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Summary: Watch it even if you hate the actors
Review: This is actually a very good movie, in spite of the fact that I personally hate Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia. I was about to stop watching after seeing the first 15 minutes, but after sticking with it I thought the movie was excellent not just because it addresses issues with alcoholism, but issues about conflicts in family life and barriers to communication, which happen to be quite common in general. Even if you remove the topic of alcoholism completely, you can see how the movie deals with issues like what happens when the person you are married to is no longer the person you married? What do you do when someone you love is hiding things not just from others but from themselves? What issues come up when a couple starts to see a licensed practitioner? What is it like to enter a support group, especially when you have judgments about the types of people that make up the support group? I would have given this movie five stars if not for my personal distaste for Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia. But this movie really opened my eyes, and perhaps more importantly, my heart, and I would recommend it to anyone who has experienced a troubled relationship, due to alcohol or not.
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Summary: This is ok
Review: This is just an OK movie I dont see whats so great about it. Meg Ryan's character is a drunk Andy Garcia is her husband and wants her to get clean blah blah blah. At least Meg isnt all perky in this one. In most of her films I want to bash her face in. 3 stars.
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Summary: Beautiful...
Review: This is one of the best loves stories of all time. Meg Ryan, for the first time shows how she has been do acting school. Until this film I can honestly say that Meg Ryan has not shown any diversity in her acting skills. However, this is a beautiful film and she plays the role convincingly. I was very impressed. The chemistry between Meg and Andy Garcia is great. You can believe that these are two people that love eachother more than anything else in the world. I never cry in films but the pain that these two characters suffer is unbearable and these actors have to be given a pat on the back for their skill. Andy Garcia is a beautiful actor and makes you believe every word he says. He makes the audience want to kiss it all better and conveys the pain in an amazing way. Like every man, he finds it hard to cry but knows what it is to cry. The family on the whole work as a lovely team. Lets face it, the kids are extremely cute, and the older daughter is an amazing actress for her age, so thumbs up to her. Th film moved me and made me believe in a love that you don't find in many other films. Beautiful work from everyone...
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Summary: A damn fine movie If you haven't seen this.. you must
Review: This is such a good film! Ryan and Garcia are meant for each other but her alcoholism is so much bigger. And out of rehab, how do they relate to one another. An honest look at what happens AFTER you get better from addiction. how do you tackle your everyday life? The ONE thing in her life that was going well--her marriage--suffers the most when she is "well." How do you get it back together, or can you? Don't miss this
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Summary: words can't describe it
Review: this movie hit me hard. if you know anyone that is an alcoholic, it will probably touch the same spot inside you that it touched in me. meg ryan's character was completely believable & andy garcia (one of my favorites) never failed to amaze me as her loyal husband that stays with her, even when she has hit rock bottom. i definitely recommend this movie, it has a great ending. i cried a river.
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Summary: Wonderful and touching movie!
Review: This movie is just wonderful. I love it. It is so emotional. It is so touching to see the way great acting done by Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia, along with the adorable girls that play their daughters in the movie! They did a wonderful job! I cry whenever I watch this movie. It is one of my favorite movies of all time. I highly recommend it!
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