Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Forgotten Movies: STARTING OVER



Caught this film a few weeks ago and was reminded that Burt Reynolds, in the proper vehicle, could nail a role--as he does here as the diffident, damaged, deserted husband of Candace Bergen. It is amusing in a low-keyed way and takes its time presenting its characters. Jill Clayburgh plays the more than slightly neurotic kindergarten teacher, nearly as timid as Burt. And Candace is quite funny in a role that probably won her MURPHY BROWN. A nice diversion. Am reminded that once upon a time they wrote romances for people in their thirties/forties that were playing people in their thirties/forties.

4 comments:

  1. I remember seeing this one in the theater and then reading the novel. The novel's pretty good, too.

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  2. Anonymous7:57 AM

    Oh, I've heard of this one but haven't ever seen it. Sounds as though I should.

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  3. Anonymous8:02 AM

    What Bill said. I haven't seen the movie since that original showing.

    Jeff M.

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  4. If I remember correctly, the novel was written by Dan Wakefield. I'm sure I have a hardcover sitting in a box somewhere. I'll bet that Bill Crider could find a paperback in his collection without any trouble and post it on his site. Up to the challenge, Bill?

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