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When a Man Loves a Woman is a dumb title (not another classic pop song, please) for a very smart movie. A kind of gender-switch take on The Lost Weekend, it's about a woman (Meg Ryan) whose alcoholism almost destroys her family. That may sound like just another TV movie, but When a Man Loves a Woman is so authentic in detail and emotion, that everything about it seems fresh, urgent, and engrossing. That's because the film is grounded in the actual experience of co-writer Al Franken (assisted by Rain Man scripter Ronald Bass). Franken is best known for his affiliation with Saturday Night Live and Politically Incorrect, and as the author of Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot, and Other Observations. You may recall that Franken is the creator of Stuart Smalley, 12-step programmer extraordinaire. Well, if you want to know how Stuart was born, you can start here. This is no comedy, however. In fact, one of the most painful realisations comes when attractive, "good-time girl" Alice Green (Ryan) and her husband (Andy Garcia) begin to realise how much of a role alcohol played in their marriage and in bringing them together in the first place. The issues and experiences confronted in this movie go far beyond the stuff you see on daytime TV. --Jim Emerson
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Want a movie that will have to balling your eyes out? Well, this is it.
I have always loved Meg Ryan in her movies, and although in most of them she comes across as pretty much the same, this one was different. She played a more serious role, more down to earth.
This is a movie about a woman who is a secret alcoholic, things become bad when she passes out in front of her daughter. It rips the family apart, comes between her and her husband, and her children. But will they survive this, will all be OK? Well, you'll have to watch it.
I liked how Meg Ryan played this part, sometimes when you see people in movies, it's like they play the same sort of role each time, especially with those who star in Comedies. But it isn't the case with this one. (It's the same with Jim Carey, in most of his movies, he acts in comedies, and comes across as the same character each time, which can become boring. But in 'The Majestic' he played a serious role, and I loved him in this movie.)
I have to say though, for anyone who does like their drink (like me), this movie is a bit of a wake up call. It makes you realize to make sure you have your drink in moderation, and not to take it for granted, as no one sets out to be an alcoholic, it just happens.
This is a heartfelt touching movie, and make sure you have your tissues with you!!!
I have always loved Meg Ryan in her movies, and although in most of them she comes across as pretty much the same, this one was different. She played a more serious role, more down to earth.
This is a movie about a woman who is a secret alcoholic, things become bad when she passes out in front of her daughter. It rips the family apart, comes between her and her husband, and her children. But will they survive this, will all be OK? Well, you'll have to watch it.
I liked how Meg Ryan played this part, sometimes when you see people in movies, it's like they play the same sort of role each time, especially with those who star in Comedies. But it isn't the case with this one. (It's the same with Jim Carey, in most of his movies, he acts in comedies, and comes across as the same character each time, which can become boring. But in 'The Majestic' he played a serious role, and I loved him in this movie.)
I have to say though, for anyone who does like their drink (like me), this movie is a bit of a wake up call. It makes you realize to make sure you have your drink in moderation, and not to take it for granted, as no one sets out to be an alcoholic, it just happens.
This is a heartfelt touching movie, and make sure you have your tissues with you!!!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When a man loves a women - he doesnt realise just how much he LOVES her until after she is gone.
That is the message in this brilliant movie - and is a message I can identify with.
Meg Ryan is so hot that she could make an ice man melt in seconds - she reminds me of my ex-wife...though to be honest my ex was much better looking.
This is a good film to watch if your considering a divorce - because it will make you realise that you have too much to lose.
The best tearjerker since Love Story...
That is the message in this brilliant movie - and is a message I can identify with.
Meg Ryan is so hot that she could make an ice man melt in seconds - she reminds me of my ex-wife...though to be honest my ex was much better looking.
This is a good film to watch if your considering a divorce - because it will make you realise that you have too much to lose.
The best tearjerker since Love Story...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was surprised just how good the condition was for the price, played well and it was also delivered before the date I was emailed. I would recommend this provider to anyway, fab movie too a real tear jerker and a feel good element at the end.
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When a Man Loves a Woman
Airline Pilot and perfect husband played by the wonderful good looking and sexy Andy Garcia, whose patience and love is stretched to the limit in trying to cope with an alcoholic... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Mrs. A. Jude
WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN DVD
ARRIVED QUICKLY, UNDAMAGED, AND PACKAGED WELL. PURCHASED AS A GIFT. GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY, RECIPIENT WAS VERY PLEASED, WOULD RECOMMEND
Published 1 month ago by J. James
When a man loves a woman
I just love chick flicks, meg ryan plays the part well as an alcoholic showing the highs and the lows,value for money.
Published 15 months ago by bargainhunter123
pleasure to watch.
Brilliant film without any violence ,a real treat ! I could watch this over and over again, It arrived quickly and was paskaged well.
Published 20 months ago by Lilylang
a real tear-jerker but an uplifting film
Wonderful performances from Meg Ryan, Andy Garcia and Tina Majorino who plays the elder child. Furthermore, the music adds so much to the story and the overall enjoyment of what... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by Nigel Mc
Great Andy Garcia performance
Alice Green (Meg Ryan) and her husband, Michael (Andy Garcia) are a happily married young couple, until Alice's secret drinking problem is exposed. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2008 by Kona
Somehow so evocative
To me, a good film that makes me feel like returning to watch it over and over has to have some kind of je-ne-sais-quoi. Read more
Published on 30 May 2007 by Hiro
Love! Pain! Despair! Seperation! And Love again!
Alice..An alcoholic....Michael...A pilot...A movie that makes you feel that you want to be her(oh yes...an alcoholic)just to have this man... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2006 by Gina
A wonderfully evocative soundtrack...
Composed by the then core members of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, this is an atmospheric soundtrack to a good movie. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2005 by John David Charles Hilton
Uplifting recovery story
Well played by Meg Ryan as the alcoholic wife and well supported by Andy Garcia as her husband. It is faithful to the 12 step program, although inevitably it is a tall order to... Read more
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