Foreign Affairs

For some strange reason, TV movies seem to be perceived as somehow "inferior" to the big-screen & big-bucks productions. Is it because of their comparatively limited budget and the resulting lack of "special effects"? Or is it simply a marketing issue? Be it as it may, many true lovers of film as an art do not care much about special effects, much less about the marketing involved. Those should absolutely see this delightful movie.

In a nutshell, it's a film about "senior dating", if you will, featuring two Americans in England. But their nationality is about the only thing they have in common..:) There is also a parallel love story, between a beautiful English stage and TV star and an American who is about 10-15 years her junior.

There are surprisingly few clichés, and even those are treated with intelligence. Instead, there is plenty of "class", intelligence, warm humour, wonderfully sensitive acting - not to mention the beautiful surroundings of the English countryside and the very good, unobtrusive musical score.

It's a sensitive, humorous, and ultimately poignant, film that will leave you with a warm feeling inside. "Foreign affairs" is one of those films that, for some reason, stay with you forever.

One of the most enjoyable stories I have seen. I'm somewhat prejudiced because of my liking for Brian (except when he played Gacey). Everyone was superbly cast and the screenplay was super. I have most of it on tape and enjoy watching it at least once a month.

Interesting story, superb actors, fantastic dialog, beautiful scenery, real relationships, humor, smile and sorrow. In short, simple and sweet. A movie to be watched once in a couple of years and enjoy.

This is excellent because Brian is so good at playing the big,self-assured guy who eventually finds life just a little harder to take than he had imagined. Joanne Woodward plays that sedate lady who has bound up her feelings within her, due to a bad marriage, and only Brian's character could have opened them up for her, needing her love and assurance as life deals him a heavy hand. The ending is unusual, but necessary and I loved the memories it gave. The scenery in England is beautiful and although I do not know if it was filmed there, it seemed to have been. I have watched it many times and would recommend it to all Brian Dennehy and/or Joanne Woodward fans.

I recorded this film in video, so I haven't watched it for a long time (hence the good but conservative rating) and would love to obtain a DVD copy. My memory is of a delightful, mature, superbly acted film that I found quite enchanting. I am a fan of Brian Dennehy and respect Joanne Woodward as a classical actress of the first order, worthy of the sort of status that Helen Mirren is being accorded nowadays, even though I don't always like her films. The supporting cast were also excellent, as was the scenery.