Lo sposo perfetto

I especially enjoyed this movie because it was set in the two areas in which I spent most of my adult life (Portland's west side and Lake Oswego). I recognized all of the settings and could personally relate to them. I especially enjoyed the acting of Mike Shinn who I know is very believable playing the part he played and also in the setting in which he played it. I find this to be one of my favorite suspense thrillers. The character played by Ken Olin, Brad Cunningham, in my opinion, was very well-portrayed; Any man who could do what HE did, would NOT be a man with warmth!!! The horrible way he was treated in his childhood made him the way he was. I feel this is a lesson for parents who may still be clueless not realizing the effect of their treatment of their children.

If you enjoy true crime (well, as much as anyone can "enjoy" it) read Ann Rule's book by the same name. The movie is a typical Lifetime production (overwrought acting, breathlessly uttered corny lines, and a truly laughable soundtrack.) Brad Cunningham seems like a villain that could only exist in a TV movie, but sadly, he really did the monstrous acts portrayed. Read the book, which goes into far greater detail and will leave you wondering how anyone could be this evil.

Although quite lengthy, it was well worthwhile watching. It held both my wife's and my attention to the end. The show ended at midnight, which is way past us old folk's bed time, so it had to be good. I wish it was available on VHS or DVD. I'd buy it right now. My wife talked about it all day at work.

This film portrays a sick young man who was abused as a child and grew up hating the mother image, he would marry women only to eventually torture and did everything evil he could to make their lives a daily living Hell. He tired to poison his children's minds against their mother and this went on from one wife to another. Ken Olin(Brad Cunningham),"' Till There Was You",'97, did an outstanding acting performance and Annette O'Toole was a great supporting actor through out the entire film. Ken Olin had a very high I.Q. but it seemed all this knowledge was directed toward being Evil and Hateful! Olin even defended himself in a court of law like other well known killers! I did notice that the music in some scenes where there was some romance goings on in a shower, the music sounded very much like "BODY HEAT", with a sexy trumpet player going wild! If you ever see signs like this in your marriage, run for the back door and keep RUNNING!

I saw only the 1st part just last night. I didn't realize there was another part so I don't know how it ends!!! How does he come to trial and what happens to him? I think Annette O'Tool is absolutely dynamic but the lady doctor's personality is lacking something. I don't recall what year this actual event took place, does anyone know? I may have to read the book to get more details, but the move was excellent. I will watch it again.It's hard to believe there are people in this world like him. I wonder if the book goes into more detail about his own father and his relationship to his wife. And, the boys he had, I wonder what kind of life they are living now.