Dream House

I can understand that men won't like this movie.. It is a modern Cinderella story. Those of us out there that still believe men are meant to love and cherish their wives feel differently. I don't love the movie because I wish I had a man like that. I love the movie because I do have a man that loves me will all his heart and would do anything for me. We are lucky to have a love that has lasted over 27 years. Many people may not understand this in todays world but the few that do take delight in the movies that reflect their relationships. This one is one of my all time favorites! If you liked it also, I recommend "Overboard", "Rinestone" & "The Other Side of the Mountain".

If I remember right I watched that movie every time it aired that year, I believe it was like 3 times but I might have missed a few. He was like any other Man who had a dream & wanted a family! It was kinda like watching "The Little House On The Prairie", they set a goal & stick to it. They don't give up easily & that's what John Schnieder was trying to get the viewers to grasp. Sure he had some troubles while building & after it was done, a lot of people do but not a lot of people like talking about it. In the Movie they showed how people didn't like change & how mean they can be. So while watching this show you could almost visualize how we treat each other in the whole world. I Would Love To Buy A DVD Of This Movie If I Ever Find It!

John Schnieder plays a carpenter who meets and romances this lady played by Marilu Henner. She is only in town to give conferences on construction for 4 days. They date for four days and she goes back to NY. John (Charlie) loads up his truck and goes to NY to find her and make her his wife. Although this city girl is not convinced, Charlie has a lot of patience. He buys a small strip of land in the ghetto that is wedged between two buildings: a spot where his love interest needs to build new condos. Charlie is against all odds trying to convince the girl that he loves to give him the shot that he needs and to build a house in the middle of the ghetto where the gangs go to great lengths to show him he's not welcome. Great movie. I liked this show. I just watched it today. I had my friend record it from HBO many, many years ago and the quality was not great, but it was nice to watch it again. It's a great show. If you liked this one, you will like the movie: The Last Fling staring John Ritter. I think you will have to settle for VHS. It's hard to find, but worth it. ~ Pat

This movie has remained one of my favorites over the years. John Schneider's performance was outstanding. This is a movie that gives you hope and tells you to "never give up"! As an architectural designer, I could watch this movie over and over again. Lob-lolly pine has been a material I have not forgotten in over 20 years. This movie leaves a lasting impression on you. A sweet love story with an heroic ending. Good things do happen to those who persevere. I wish we had more movies like this one today. Simple, pure, exciting, fun, creative, fresh and everlasting. I want to show this film to my children. I'd love to build this house for real. Thanks John!

Laura loves Charlie but she won't admit it. Charlie drives to the big city and parks his van on a vacant lot and he has to purchase the lot or he will be given a ticket for illegal parking. He builds a house on the vacant lot in the hope that his persistence will pay off and Laura will finally admit that she loves him too!

This is an excellent family film. With outstanding performances from Marilu Henner and John Schneider. If you like feel-good movies that leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling then you will love this one.