Suddenly

I was bored and I thought that watching a mid-afternoon TV movie would be a good time-waster. I was wrong. It was the worst thing I've done all week.

I'm usually very liberal with movies. I tend to see the good side of a movie. If a movie has no plot, I'll probably recognize that the acting was good. The 1996 movie (if you can call it a movie) 'Suddenly' had basically no good side.

Firstly, Kirstie Alley starred in it. This is where alarm bells went off in my head and then I thought, well how bad can it possibly be?

The answer: Amazingly bad. I'm sorry for the 3 people out there who think that Kirstie Alley can act, but in my opinion she should stick stuff like the comedy TV series "Veronica's Closet" (which began a few years after this movie - I guess she got wiser as she got older, huh) etc. She is absolutely awful, as she plays a paraplegic in this movie. Everything she does is a joke and you can see the director cringing and yelling 'cut', the scene finishing, and her getting up off the floor where she is supposed to be acting paralyzed and ordering another cup of coffee. With even mildly decent acting, you shouldn't look at the actors and think that the producer must have been REALLY desperate to cast them.

Anyway, I'm sorry, I am rambling, but for you sake, don't ever watch this movie. I rate it a 2 out of 10, and thats only because it had a couple of good characters. This movie ain't worth seeing, even if your really bored.

By the way, Kirstie Alley has dyed BRIGHT YELLOW hair. I suppose that was all I needed to say!

Well honestly I have not seen the movie, but I want to because I am in it. I have a small 10 second part in it that I am dying to see. If there is anyone out there at all that has a video of this or a DVD please let me know, as its my only appearance in a movie/TV movie, and I would like it for my resume.

Thank you VERY Much!!! James

Please see my e-mail address in my name here as the Submit person. Also I have heard that this movie is really good as my mother actually saw it on TV one day out of the blue. However I was not around, and by the time she knew it was me on screen it was to late to record it.:) But she said the movie was really good. So please see it:)

I'll admit I was fairly desperate to see this made for TV movie because it was an opportunity to see David Beecroft in another role. I had to beg a friend to record from WE because I don't get that channel locally.

You know what they say about "Be careful what you wish for"?

Other than an opportunity to see David Beecroft in a role I can't think of anything worth watching this film for. I had once thought that Kirstie could act but she has become a caricature of herself as time goes on. And whoever thought that bleached yellow blonde hair worked for her and/or her character needs to have his or her eyes checked.

*shudder* My advice is when faced with the choice of this movie and watching a TV test pattern - choose the test pattern - at least it is less painful to experience.

I am not a huge Kristie Alley fan, but I truly enjoyed this movie, as a nurse myself, it was very realistic. I totally enjoyed it.I really was able to identify with Kirstie's character. I really wish this film had gotten more attention. She is a great actress and the fact that she hails from Kansas is all the more better. The African-American friend that trusted her with his dog did a great job. I really felt his hardship.I do wish the movie could have dove further into her life as a waitress/lover before this tragic accident happens. This movie is so different from usual "Alley films,TV, things, but It is very much worth watching!I really enjoy her in Look Who is Talking movies, but I would buy this also. I do want to TiVo it, or buy it! Thank you- Debbie

I don't know -- have folks misplaced their hearts or what? Okay, it wasn't the most perfectly produced movie in the world - but, I'm sorry, I found it inspirational. I have a few health issues myself, and this film helped me to appreciate what I do have now - it's amazing what your mind can talk you into sometimes....

Kirstie Alley did a wonderful job -- she must have really worked hard to have been able to maneuver the wheel chair as she did, and the emotions she tapped into touched me. "Joe" did an excellent job, as well, as did "Bob" and the rest of the cast - the pathos in this film did find its way into my tear ducts.

I guess it can all depend on your mood. If you're in the mood to pick apart the aesthetics or production (i.e. stay in your head), then best forget it - but if you're heart's open (this is a beautiful idea/story), why not go for the ride...