I almost didn't go to see this film. I usually go to The Oaks Theater in Oakmont, PA for their Monday night discussions. But I was really tired and the trailer for this film didn't do anything for me. The only reason I went to see this was that the director, writer and star of the film (Michael Pressman) was to be there for the event.
I'm very glad that I saw this film. First of all the film is based on a true story. Michael Pressman and his wife (Lisa Chess) really did finance their own project of a play. They really did do Frankie and Johnny in the Clare de Lune. Both of these fine actors play themselves in the film. Alan Rosenberg also plays a character by his own name though Mr. Pressman insists Rosenberg was not the actor that nearly ruined their project together.
This movie is a romantic comedy that actually works. That's a rarity these days. Most of them are too sappy or just go for the cheap laughs. I highly recommend this film. I know its distribution has been limited but the film will be out on DVD in November. I will be adding it to my shelf.
My Rating: 4/5
Posted by alycia at April 20, 2005 12:39 AM