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1992 Certificate PG
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Peter (Alec Baldwin) and Rita (Meg Ryan) follow their whirlwind courtship with a storybook wedding, though Rita has those nagging doubts every now and then. After the ceremony, a mysterious elderly man appears and asks to kiss the bride. It is this kiss that sends the two lovers on a magical journey that they will never forget, .. Read more

Starring Meg Ryan, Alec Baldwin, Sydney Walker, Kathy Bates
Director Norman Rene
Genres Comedy, Romance

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Prelude To A Kiss

Peter (Alec Baldwin) and Rita (Meg Ryan) follow their whirlwind courtship with a storybook wedding, though Rita has those nagging doubts every now and then. After the ceremony, a mysterious elderly man appears and asks to kiss the bride. It is this kiss that sends the two lovers on a magical journey that they will never forget, and which puts their love to the test by unknown forces. Directed by the late Norman Rene, who directed the Oscar nominated LONGTIME COMPANION. Based upon the play by Craig Lucas.

Starring Meg Ryan, Alec Baldwin, Sydney Walker, Kathy Bates, Ned Beatty, Stanley Tucci, Patty Duke
Director Norman Rene
Studio 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 38 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Comedy, Romance
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 01 Mar 2004
Production year: 1992
Format DVD

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  • 3 stars out of 5

    An offbeat, gentle romantic fantasy that deserved more exposure than it received in Britain, where it was only shown at a few cinemas. Alec Baldwin is the groom who begins to suspect something is up with new wife Meg Ryan, whose personality change may or may not be connected to the appearance of an elderly stranger at their wedding. This certainly isn't the usual romantic fare from Hollywood, but Norman René directs the proceedings with subtlety and summons up a charming, if slightly melancholic, air. The performances from Ryan and Baldwin are first rate, and there's excellent support from Sydney Walker, Kathy Bates, Patty Duke and Stanley Tucci.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • Straight-as-a-die Peter (Baldwin) and ditzy bartender Rita (Ryan) are introduced at a party, fall swiftly in love and,... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 7 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Nice people, nice movie

    This is a nice unassuming movie for a cold winter evening. Alec Baldwin, as usual, demonstates his range of talent. Meg Ryan's smile and flashing eyes always light up a movie. It is not possible to give a synopsis without spoiling the somewhat limited experience but this story of a young newly married couple will leave you feeling good.

      • A customer from Malvern, England
      • Posted 20 Oct 2004 11:06

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 2 stars

    So so story

    Found this film disapointing. Mainly got this as the films with Meg Ryan tend to have a good story line but I found this one a bit cheesy. It is a watchable film BUT I would prefer to recommend other films!

      • Housewife from Kirkby, Notts
      • Posted 01 Mar 2006 20:24

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      • Peter (Alec Baldwin) and Rita (Meg Ryan) follow their whirlwind courtship with a storybook wedding, though Rita has those nagging doubts every now and then. After the ceremony, a mysterious elderly ...