The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise

Téléfilm
1995
2h

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The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise (1995)

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Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueAn aging easygoing private eye is hired to protect an actress whose latest movie is being boycotted by a group of religious fanatics.An aging easygoing private eye is hired to protect an actress whose latest movie is being boycotted by a group of religious fanatics.An aging easygoing private eye is hired to protect an actress whose latest movie is being boycotted by a group of religious fanatics.

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- 1 nomination au total

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These Rockford films are love letters to the series' many faithful viewers, and as such, there's many little nods to the series. This one starts it off in the very first scene. After the cable guy finishes installing Jim's cable, he says; 'call us, and will be here faster than you can say Geronimo...', which is a reference to the last episode of the series' first year; Roundabout (1975). When Jim wants the agents to rush in - atop Hoover Dam - and save him, he's supposed to yell, 'Geronimo'. Even though he repeatedly says it, in ever-more ridiculous ways, he's left hanging (BTW; they DO finally show up).

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Followed by The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... (1996)

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Nice Cast Chemistry - A Blessing

"A Blessing in Disguise" proved very entertaining, with James Garner reprising his droll "Jim Rockford" character from the "Rockford Files" series. Mr. Garner has definite chemistry with Renee O'Connor, later of "Xena: Warrior Princess" fame. Here, O'Connor does a fine job as a plucky, self-centered-but-likable actress whose life is threatened by religious zealots. But all is not what it seems -- and Rockford aims to get to the bottom of it to keep his client/friend alive. The Garner-O'Connor relationship has a special "father-daughter" charm.

While the plot seems a bit far-fetched, there are cute send-ups of the Hollywood celebrity scene and Televangelists who scam their viewers. Listen especially for O'Connor's character's remarks about bodyguards and a certain famous Hollywood TV starlet. Worth a chuckle.

The interplay between Garner and O'Connor and Garner and Stuart Margolin ("Angel Martin" from the original "Rockford Files" series) really makes "A Blessing in Disguise" worth catching when it's available.