Six Weeks

I had to rent this the other day to evoke memories of when my mom and I would watch it on HBO seemingly every night. When it hit cable I was about 9, and they couldn't stop playing it. It had been about 15 years since I had seen it last, so I had to check it out as an adult and see if it held up. Can't say that it did. Somehow as a kid, I found it engrossing, to be able to watch it every time it was on. But now, it drags far too many times, especially in an endless "Nutcracker" stage exhibition. Some elements were still effective, mostly the performance of young Healy, as an ahead of her time 12 year old who becomes infatuated with Moore, who is running for congress. Though married, he becomes somewhat involved with the girl and her mother (the other Moore). There's a plot element that others have given away, but I'll leave for you to find out. It prompts the two Moores to give the girl a fun-filled couple of weeks of making some dreams come true. It all culminates in a weekend in New York, complete with familiar touristy stops along the way. The the finale in the subway car, the scene that stuck with me the most over the years. Despite on the whole not being a success, there are many plus points to mention, like all three performers doing a great job. Again, young Healy the standout, in her only film role to date, which stuns. The ironic casting of two leads with the same name, and the originality of the traveling husband and the widowed mother not falling into the cliche`d bedroom scene. Their half-hearted romance is very different from typical films. A big surprise is the score from...Dudley Moore! Who knew he knew his way around a piano so well?! He does get a little soap opera-ish at times, but overall he can grab you with the melody. Unfortunately, these things come too far apart to give the film a recommendation.

I also find that people that make stupid comments like "it's a chick flick" are really insulting to women, to the movie and all the work that went into making this film. I can appreciate Canonball Run but wouldn't call it a "red neck afternoon beer chugging" flick!

I have found, over the years, that people who use terms like this when trying to make a useful commentary presentation, do it out of their own insecurity of their feelings that by having these feelings..make them "un-manley". What these ignoramuses don't get..is that most of the educated civilized people in this world...reject that kind of thinking and tend to be "over" that era in their lives. (usually after they turn 16) Some people never grow up.

I would tend to agree with a lot of the "educated" commenter's. You do have it see this film a few times to appreciate the nuances! Also, the acting is superb! The girl is an amazing actor and dancer! The relationships are complex due to the subject matter of the child's viewpoint and circumstances!

If you can remember what it was like being a child and if you were in a single parent home..the desire to be in a "full family" is a great wish in your heart! The uncomfortableness she makes upon them is simply her wish..I think they "as adults" handle it well for the situation. Also, these actors are not "georgeous" just dropped off the "model" bus. These people could be anybody. It has a real feel to it which is something I missed living in this 'twiggy body air-brushed materialistic' era! (yes..M. Tyler Moore is practically anorexic) but she was always thin and I know someone who is very much like that in a Audrey Hepburn way.

If you are open to "dramatic" stories about people and their experiences and are mature about your feelings....you will enjoy this very much!

I was the same age as Katherine Healy when this film opened, I have life threatening disabilities from birth. At this movie's release, I'd lost two siblings during childhood to the same illness, so Six Weeks touched a serious cord in my heart.

Some critics resented this movie's heartfelt message as 'sappy' but I felt this movie was realistic.

Nowadays we have make a wish foundations for kids with terminal, critical, life threatening health conditions. I feel the message of the movie Six Weeks helped make these wish charities happen.

The movie was also a perk to the New York City tourists industry that was in the process of cleaning up times square etcetera for a retail and family friendly vacation location, (for example the Central Park horse carriage rides, skating, riding the subway) all showed viewers how great a New York City vacation could be instead of cinema examples like Midnight Cowboy.

A classy movie, a little long winded like most 1982 movies, but definitely worth the time. Its a sad yet uplifting story. Katharine Healy did a great job of being a precocious child dealing with her eminent death from lukimia. She encounters an up and coming politician, Dudley Moore, who forms an instant bond, with her and her mother (Mary Tyler Moore). But did i mention he was married and has his own child? He sort of lives a double life with them. Its very frustrating and an awkward arrangement. You can definately feel the conflict. Plus the little girl only has 6 weeks to live. Lots of ballet arrangements, and musical renditions! Bring the tissues!!!!!!!!

Some critics saw this movie as tedious and contrived, and the first time I saw this movie, I agreed with them. But upon my second viewing, I noticed something: The performances are brilliant. The lead actors broke one of the rules of romantic movies (the man should always be taller than the woman), and it gave a sense of realism to the movie that was refreshing. Dudley Moore is an incredible actor, and this is a must-see for any die-hard fans. If you feel disappointed after you watch it, wait a few months and watch it again, you'll be glad that you did.