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I just watched this on tape and I must say it is a much better movie than its scathing reviews here would lead one to believe. I might hazard a guess that most of the negative reviews come from people under the age of 30, probably even 25. Nora's movies are not really aimed at this segment of the viewing public. I think you have to be old enough to know that dysfunction and dishevelment enter everyone's life from time to time. Very few people are at their best in times of stress. It does portray the bittersweet feelings of nostalgia and reminiscence. Remembering when is often a poignant feeling. You have the memories of when things were better or of an important relationship, but the reality is no longer there. I can relate to the feelings of regret and disappointment that are sprinkled through her movies. The scene in You've Got Mail where Meg walks out of her dark and vacant store and sees in her mind's eye her mother twirling her around as a child, fits right in with the mood of this movie. Anyway, I rate it 7.5 of ten, and recommend you give it a try . It's certainly not as funny as When Harry Met Sally, but it is a kinda sweet movie in its own right

Macy is aces as always in this funny send-up of noirish films. Many funny references to other films, really a moviebuff's movie. Highly recommended. Kudos again to Turner Movies. They are a class act in television movies.

This movie is a lot like Moon Over Parador in its plot, but I liked it a little more(thought I like Parador a lot too). Kevin Kline is just great as everyman in the vein of Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. The whole cast shines in a parable that never gets preachy, but lets us laugh at the political process. A very enjoyable movie that I recommend very highly.