When A Man Loves A Woman
1994
A picture-perfect family, full of love and passion for life, is threatened by the wife's dependence on alcohol in this heart-wrenching drama. In the end, it may take more than they can give to overcome their shared struggles. Read more
| Starring | Andy Garcia, Meg Ryan, Ellen Burstyn, Lauren Tom |
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| Director | Luis Mandoki |
| Genres | Drama |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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Following the success of Don Juan, Warners reteamed director Alan Crosland and the mercurial John Barrymore for its third feature to benefit from a synchronised Vitaphone soundtrack. But it wasn't the prospect of a score and some sound effects that prompted audiences to flock to this reworking of Abbé Prevost's classic novel, Manon Lescaut. They wanted to see Barrymore's French aristocrat wield his sword in defence of Dolores Costello, who'd been exploited as a courtesan by her wicked brother, Warner Oland. They got their wish, as well as the bonus of a (revised) happy ending in New Orleans.
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"...It's a first class production, accentuated by fine performances and an unflinching script....Ryan has one of those rollercoaster roles that demands attention..."
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Ryan excels as Alice Green, teacher and mother of two young children, whose apparently idyllic marriage cracks open to... read more on Time Out
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Meg gets serious whilst drunk...
Meg Ryan gets to vacate a bit of the fluffiness from her star persona in this one and shows that she can definitely act a little. She goes through a bit of a ... more
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
When A Man Loves A Woman (1994)
Not a light hearted film. ............... I would only recommend this to people with this problem. ............... It tackles alcoholism head on especially with... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Average
This film had a good start but then it started to drag and by the end of the film, you guessed what it would turn out to be. Average.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Meg gets serious whilst drunk...
Meg Ryan gets to vacate a bit of the fluffiness from her star persona in this one and shows that she can definitely act a little. She goes through a bit of a ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Average
This film had a good start but then it started to drag and by the end of the film, you guessed what it would turn out to be. Average.
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Meg gets serious whilst drunk...
Meg Ryan gets to vacate a bit of the fluffiness from her star persona in this one and shows that she can definitely act a little. She goes through a bit of a ... more
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
When A Man Loves A Woman (1994)
Not a light hearted film. ............... I would only recommend this to people with this problem. ............... It tackles alcoholism head on especially with... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Average
This film had a good start but then it started to drag and by the end of the film, you guessed what it would turn out to be. Average.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
overly sentimental
A very watered down account of what it can be like living with an alcholic. The best performance came from the children!
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Most movies about alcohol abuse only give one side of the story. This is one of the few that gives an idea of both sides of the story and the impact that '... more
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fantastic film especially for ryan and garcia fans get those hankies out your gonna need them
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Ryan and Garcia are superb
This film has been described as overly sentimental,watered down etc etc.What this films content explores is the effects of alcoholism of the family and in truth... more
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Very Good Film
Extremely good film, sad in places but very realistic and true to life. What made it for me was the gorgeous Andy Garcia, who was a pilot, Meg Ryan was his ... more
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Smashingly Great
This was a very powerful and emotional drama which had me gripped from the start.
I would recomend this fabulous heart rendering film to anyone who ... more -
Critics' reviews (6)
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Following the success of Don Juan, Warners reteamed director Alan Crosland and the mercurial John Barrymore for its third feature to benefit from a synchronised Vitaphone soundtrack. But it wasn't the prospect of a score and some sound effects that prompted audiences to flock to this reworking of Abbé Prevost's classic novel, Manon Lescaut. They wanted to see Barrymore's French aristocrat wield his sword in defence of Dolores Costello, who'd been exploited as a courtesan by her wicked brother, Warner Oland. They got their wish, as well as the bonus of a (revised) happy ending in New Orleans.
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"...It's a first class production, accentuated by fine performances and an unflinching script....Ryan has one of those rollercoaster roles that demands attention..."
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Ryan excels as Alice Green, teacher and mother of two young children, whose apparently idyllic marriage cracks open to... read more on Time Out
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A domestic drama that evades the realities of the situation it shows in its determination to reach a happy ending.
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"...Surprisingly gripping....Ryan and Garcia achieve a rare and remarkable poignancy..."
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"...Good acting, grown-up material....Superbly acted exchanges..."
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