An adorable Kristy McNichol is nicely showcased here as a disabled classical musician who wades through a series of losers through the course of her romantic life. For once, she would like to find a guy who won't get awkward when they discover her disability. So, she goes on a vacation to a French ski resort with her leg-brace hidden inside a cast - so she can see, for once, how people will treat her when they don't *know* that she's disabled.
Although burdened by some flaws - a rather conventional, sentimental second half, a protracted dance sequence, an unfortunate personality change in the McNichol character in the second half - this still manages to be interesting and charming, in the hands of director Edouard Molinaro (of "La Cage aux Folles" fame). In the end, the story (written by Allan Burns) *does* have a good message about self-esteem, and benefits from a capable, attractive cast of familiar faces: Michael Ontkean (as a VERY patient love interest, an always on-the-move photographer), Kaki Hunter, Robert Carradine, Lance Guest, Alexandra Paul, Catherine Salviat, Andre Dussollier, Tim Daly, Patrick Cassidy, etc.
This was shot on some extremely scenic locations in Haute-Savoie, has an engaging music score by Vladimir Cosma, and is generally quite pleasant and easy to take. Lovers of the romantic comedy genre are sure to get some entertainment out of it.
Seven out of 10.
Although burdened by some flaws - a rather conventional, sentimental second half, a protracted dance sequence, an unfortunate personality change in the McNichol character in the second half - this still manages to be interesting and charming, in the hands of director Edouard Molinaro (of "La Cage aux Folles" fame). In the end, the story (written by Allan Burns) *does* have a good message about self-esteem, and benefits from a capable, attractive cast of familiar faces: Michael Ontkean (as a VERY patient love interest, an always on-the-move photographer), Kaki Hunter, Robert Carradine, Lance Guest, Alexandra Paul, Catherine Salviat, Andre Dussollier, Tim Daly, Patrick Cassidy, etc.
This was shot on some extremely scenic locations in Haute-Savoie, has an engaging music score by Vladimir Cosma, and is generally quite pleasant and easy to take. Lovers of the romantic comedy genre are sure to get some entertainment out of it.
Seven out of 10.