A Little Romance

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Summary: Magic!
Review: I was a 15 year old boy in 1979 Los Angeles the first time I saw this film. I couldn't figure why I cried so much at the end - I was a Diane Lane fan for life however. I saw it for the second time by chance last month, 21 years later! It was a magical thrill to see these characters again. I was moved to even more tears this time. It awakened hope and inspiration in this husband and father of three that innocence and ideals need never die.

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Summary: What a Great Movie!
Review: Yes, maybe the kids were young, but if you think about how a kid that age feels-it describes it perfectly. I enjoyed this movie so much! It is one of the most wonderful movies!

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Summary: Charming
Review: This film is one of my all-time favorites! I first saw it when I was 13 years old, and I had the biggest crush on Diane Lane afterward. Years later when I visited Europe for the first time, I kept remembering the scenes in Paris and Venice. The story is so sweet, innocent, and romantic. I've seen it dozens of times and still appreciate it. All the acting is wonderful. I wish someone would make a sequel about whatever happened to Lauren and Daniel 20 years later...

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Summary: one of my favorite movies
Review: This is my favorite movie ever. It won two academy awards, one for best adapted screeenplay and one for best musical score. I originally bought it because Tricky wrote a song about it called "Piano". It is so good. It's funny and sweet and I totally loved Olivier in it. My favorite part is when he kisses his fingers and presses it against the glass as he watches Daniel and Lauren disappear into the theater, remembering love. This movie is totally excellent. Please watch it or something. The whole part about Lauren and Bogey, that was cool, too.

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Summary: I LOVE THIS ROMANTIC MOVIE!
Review: The first time I saw this movie it totally blew me away. Now at the time I saw the movie I was the main characters age and I had always beeen looking for a romantic movie staring young people to relate to and finally I found it. Oh did ever love it. I think I'm going to buy here because I onley saw half of it and I wont to see it all. Believe me see this movie!

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Summary: Wonderful movie!
Review: Every time I think about or see this movie, I sigh. I was only a baby when this movie came out, then about a year or two ago, I came across this movie on one of the movie channels. I fell in love instantly. This movie, about young love is so inspirational and I recommend that everyone see it. I now dream of a trip to Venice, so I can go under the Bridge of Sighs in a gondola, when the bells toll!

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Summary: The most beautiful love story of all time.
Review: The most beautiful love story of all time. Even writing about it now, my eyes are gushing. What classic movie-making is all about and what every young romantic filmmaker hopes to achieve. Beautiful. Beautiful.

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Summary: Love and Youth in Paris.
Review: I sometimes agree with the adage that youth is wasted on the young only this film has to be the exception.What can be more romantic even today some 18 years later than to be young and in love in Paris.This story proves it.It is also a measure of the man that Olivier agreed to play such a physically exacting role towards the end of his career.He even appears to be enjoying the experience.But then with two young talented co-stars,a young Diane Lane and french newcomer Thelonius Bernard(who was never heard of again!)it wasnt too difficult.This tale of two star-crossed teenagers with mega intelligence quotients running of to Venice to fulfill an historical love pact by Robert and Elizabeth Barret-Browning has dated very well and is sure to appeal to the romantics in all of us.Sir Laurence Oliviers effortless part as the mischievous con artist/pickpocket who befriends and aids them on their way adds a touch of class and irrepressible humour.There is an uproarious scene in a hotel when the almost apopleptic Olivier discovers in a newspaper that he has been lied to by his two travel companions.I also liked that the sex was minimalized,taking into account the relative ages of the main co-stars,was relegated to a closed mouth kiss under the Bridge of Sighs into which both actors had to be firmly encouraged by the director.The classical pieces by Vivaldi and the french and italian scenery also added to the atmosphere.There is also the talented supporting cast of Arthur Hiller as the kindly stepfather and Sally Kellerman as Lane's pushy snobbish mother,bereft at the thought of moving to Houston!.Please also look out for a charming cameo by the late Broderick Crawford and a young David Dukes.Director Hill does an excellent job here directing against type and even gives us brief tongue in cheek glimpses of his previous successful films,from 'the Sting, True Grit,Butch Cassidy and others placed strategically throughout the film, albeit in french and italian.I recommend this adolescent love story to one and all,sure to leave you with a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye.

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Summary: My favorite movie
Review: The first time I saw this movie was in my English class my freshman year in high school. I was one of the few males in the class. The teacher made us watch it for an assignment. She turned off the lights and commenced to show the film. I loved it. The movie moved me. It is the first of few movies which evoked tears to run down my face. As the film ended and my teacher turned on the lights again, I felt embarrassed to be crying because of a movie, but delighted by what I had just seen. Over the years, I've seen it over 20 times and own a copy. It is the single most romantic movie I have ever seen.

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Summary: This movie is unforgetable!
Review: This is a wonderful story for all ages.It is one of those stories that will stay with you for many years to come.A unforgetable tail of young love.