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Truly Dreadful Film
Lancoor
A very feeble attempt at affirmatie action
Star Meyer
Super movie! Great script, acting (except for Giannini, the actors were happy discoveries for me), shot angles, scenery and costumes (IMO almost all of the female protagonists then-chic clothing stands the test of time, no small feat to keep a movie from feeling dated). Rollicking tongue-in-cheek delightful fun for everyone. Twists and turns that surprise even those expecting twists and turns. Lovely ending. I literally have watched it more than 50 times, for sure, over the years, and still look forward to seeing it, favorite scenes and all. My deepest thanks to all involved for giving us such great and enduring fun. Deserves to be a much better known classic, on the scale of "A Fish Called Wanda."
solism
A major key to an excellent film is the chemistry between the leading actors, in American Dreamer, JoBeth Williams and Tom Conti, are simply great together, you sit riveted to your seat watching every turn and twist, and you aren't certain whether you'll be laughing, intrigued or shocked in the following scene.The portrait of the underestimated, under-appreciated housewife, who believes there is more to life than just being patronized is deftly presented. Huckleberry Fox was great in his role of a grown up 6 year old, while Coral Browne provides the lone dose of sobriety to this simply excellent Caper-Comedy romp!I have not seen anything quite this good since!
mbhaynes
I've been drawn to this movie again and again. It's funny, it has warmth and pathos, and the performances are great. I always thought JoBeth Williams was an underrated actress. She was totally believable in an admittedly preposterous plot. But the Tom Conti character offered a warm and credible reality check to the zanier aspects of the film. His character was thoroughly appealing and I keenly felt his loss when Rebecca Ryan once again became Cathy Palmer. The ending was totally satisfactory. There were serious laughs, from the brilliantly choreographed kitchen scene to the drunken revelry at the Embassy Party.I highly recommend this film. I suppose it might be classified as a "chick-flick" but it's much more than that. Great laughs, lots of warmth, and strong chemistry between the main characters lifted this film to a "10".
docfrog
Want to enjoy a screwball comedy with a healthy dose of camp? Then search out your local video store for this gem. From his dead-pan, eye-rolling facial expressions alone, Tom Conti could have acted this without speaking and still been funny as hell. Then there is the charming JoBeth Williams, who instantly transforms from bored, frustrated housewife to manic, international secret agent. Dialogue that I still quote today, 'The important thing kid, is that you're doing something you like to do' and fun, frantic chases thru Paris, from sewers to chateaus. If you enjoy romantic adventures like "Romancing the Stone" then you need to give this a look. ****a sorta-spoiler****Please watch this film right to the end, in other words, until you actually see the credits rolling.
