Paperback Romance

Rating:
Summary: Cute! Strange, but cute!
Review: I didn't quite know what to make of this movie when I first saw it. Finally, after thinking about it for a while, I decided that I liked it. It was quite funny in parts.

A withdrawn, reclusive erotic romance writer meets suave and handsome jeweler Eddie ( played by Anthony LaPaglia). She at first rejects him, because she's shy about her handicap -- she's had to use leg braces, thanks to a childhood case of polio. Later, she meets up with him again, (or rather, chases after him) after she breaks her leg in a freak accident. With her leg in a cast instead of a brace, everyone (including Eddie) assumes that she had a skiing accident. And she lets them continue to assume that, keeping her handicap a secret.

Of course true love finds a way in the end, but there are many adventures along the way-- jewel thievery, an undisclosed girlfriend, a Russian policeman, and more! Plenty of twists and turns appear in the story.

This movie definitely goes for the surprises -- a "romantic" scene can suddenly turn into something else entirely! I confess there were a few times that I was thinking, "No way! This is some sort of bizarre dream sequence! This isn't what is supposed to happen!" But it *does* happen. And somehow, it works.

It's a pretty sweet film, in a weird, bizarre way. And I decided that I liked it.

Rating:
Summary: Absolutely charming, romantic, and unforgettable movie.
Review: I don't want to give away too much of the plot in this absolutely charming movie. I highly recommend it. Paperback Romance is a different type of love story. It made me laugh and touched me at the same time. I didn't want it to end. I eagerly await it's release on video; this one's a keeper. Anthony La Paglia was brilliant as well as Gia Carides

Rating:
Summary: Mind Candy Suspended in theTrojan Horse Position
Review: It is not a great movie, but is very likable. This movie is the perfect answer to wanting some spicy mind candy. It is funny and just sentimental enough with a little edge. It has some really funny and whimsical erotic scenes in the mind's eye of the challenged young writer of purple prose. Gia Carides (Strictly Ballroom) needs better representation in the States because she has a great knack for comedy, and we should see her more often. Anthony LaPaglia (Lantana) is handsome, dashing and appropriately a jerk and even quite silly. The rest of the cast is subtle and plays this seemingly unlikely story with wonderful, fanciful credibility. This is a fun and very original movie!!!

Rating:
Summary: Mind Candy Suspended in theTrojan Horse Position
Review: It is not a great movie, but is very likable. This movie is the perfect answer to wanting some spicy mind candy. It is funny and just sentimental enough with a little edge. It has some really funny and whimsical erotic scenes in the mind's eye of the challenged young writer of purple prose. Gia Carides (Strictly Ballroom) needs better representation in the States because she has a great knack for comedy, and we should see her more often. Anthony LaPaglia (Lantana) is handsome, dashing and appropriately a jerk and even quite silly. The rest of the cast is subtle and plays this seemingly unlikely story with wonderful, fanciful credibility. This is a fun and very original movie!!!