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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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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Margaret
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!!!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Steve Allen
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...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Karen Bird
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By BerniH
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this film and was so excited to see it in the listing that I didn't check where I was getting a copy from! To say I was disappointed is a big under-statement . As went to play it and found it to be an import from America! Argh...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs. A. Jude
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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 wife, played brilliantly by Meg Ryan. She is a mother with a young daughter. The young girl has to witness some harrowing scenes when her mother gets drunk. A wonderful love story deteriorates as the movie progresses. When a man loves a woman just how much can he stand? -Very good acting well worth watching.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By J. James
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
ARRIVED QUICKLY, UNDAMAGED, AND PACKAGED WELL. PURCHASED AS A GIFT. GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY, RECIPIENT WAS VERY PLEASED, WOULD RECOMMEND
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Lilylang
Format:DVD
Brilliant film without any violence ,a real treat ! I could watch this over and over again, It arrived quickly and was paskaged well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Nigel Mc
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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 could be construed as a potentially depressing subject. Much of the music is fairly well known but Ricky Lee Jones is less mainstream and I just love 'Stewart's Coat' which plays over the closing credits of the film. This is a good enough reason to purchase the DVD in order to have an undisturbed viewing of the whole film. Why do most Network TV managers allow their staff to ruin the end of so many good films?
There are numerous emotional highlights in this film, with the climax being Meg Ryan's emotive acceptance of her situation at her AA Group. OK - the emotional drama is milked a little but this does not detract from the viewers overall enjoyment of the film and the powerful intensity of their relationship.
Make no mistake this is a very emotional but uplifting film and one that you will enjoy again and again. I don't think Meg Ryan has ever been this good. If you haven't seen it then there is much to enjoy.
There are numerous emotional highlights in this film, with the climax being Meg Ryan's emotive acceptance of her situation at her AA Group. OK - the emotional drama is milked a little but this does not detract from the viewers overall enjoyment of the film and the powerful intensity of their relationship.
Make no mistake this is a very emotional but uplifting film and one that you will enjoy again and again. I don't think Meg Ryan has ever been this good. If you haven't seen it then there is much to enjoy.
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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.
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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
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