Tears In the Rain
Tears In the Rain
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The romantic melodrama tells the story of an American beauty who romantic journeys to England in obedience to her late mother’s last request. There she encounters the son of her mother’s former beau and romantic sparks fly. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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one of the best love stories on film,
This is one of the most effective love stories you’ll ever see. It tells a parallel story of two loves, one in the present and one in the past (several years before “Possession”). The gradual revelation of the past love story is handled more deftly in the movie than in the book. However, the two scenes early in the movie in which Michael’s behavior borders on violence are not by the book: in the book he is aggressive but far from violent. Still, the quality and effectiveness of this movie earn it a five-star rating.
The surprise ending is completely and well prepared for, so there are no grounds for objecting to it. In fact, it would be incredible if what is revealed were not so, given what has happened.
Sharon Stone gives the performance of her career in this movie, three years before she became a femme fatale and a superstar in Basic Instinct. The late Shakespearean actor Paul Daneman gives an incredibly effective performance as Lord Bredon.
The picture quality is good in this DVD and the sound quality is acceptable. The movie was filmed in mono, so don’t expect 5.1. There are no DVD extras.
If you like a love story, this is one of the best.
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|A Love Story You Shouldn’t Miss,
I will preface this by telling you I am not a Sharon Stone fan. However her role in Tears In the Rain, made in 1988 four years before she starred in Basic Instinct, definitely impressed me with her acting abilities. Her younger, softer, almost girl-next-door wholesomeness enchants the viewer from the beginning. Casey Cantrell (Sharon Stone) has been left instructions after her mother’s death to hand deliver a letter to Lord Richard Bredon (the late Shakespearean actor Paul Daneman) in the United Kingdom. Upon her arrival a twist of fate throws Casey into the arms of Lord Bredon’s son Michael (Christopher Cazenove).
Take a dashing hero, a beautiful heroine, and an evil influence (in the form of Lady Emily played quite well by Anna Massey) wrap them in mystery and intrigue and what do you have… the makings of a great romantic fairytale. As the story unfolds you realize that there are actually two love stories here, one in the past and the one in the present. We are treated to a veritable feast of romance, drama, and suspense. As you ride along on this rollercoaster ride of emotions you are swept along by the love Casey and Michael share. I was enthralled in this tale of great and undying love. I found that it took my breath away and kept me guessing at every turn, right up to the surprise ending.
Sharon Stone and this predominately British cast deliver the kind of romantic storyline that women crave- and they do it quite well. And men could take a few lessons from the ever romantic Michael.
The movie was filmed in mono but the picture quality is good and the sound quality is okay, unlike the earlier DVD version (which was terrible). No special effects or special features here, just a great story that is well done. Based on the novel written by Pamela Wallace and adapted by Freda Kelsall and directed by Don Sharp. Hey all you romantics out there, this is one movie you must see!
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|GOOD MOVIE, BAD DVD, GOOD VHS.,
The reviews are correct about the dvd versus the vhs. The story is great. There was a chemistry between Cazenove and Stone, and the ending was a surprise and it is a tear jerker. Love horses, but Sharon can’t ride well ..then. Don’t know if she has improved. But then I am a professional with 3 Gold USDF MEDALS. May not be fair. GET THE VHS AND BE HAPPY..the DVD also cuts some of it out.
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