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Cross My Heart [VHS]

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"Cross My Heart" went virtually unnoticed upon release in 1987, (following on the heels of Martin Short's success in "Innerspace"). I hope it's headed for sleeper status, because it's a *wonderful* little seriocomedy, about two people with a remarkable amount of attraction to each other, who lack the confidence and courage to be open about their lives and their feelings during a third date. The characters are three-dimensional, Short and O'Toole have a sizzling chemistry, and the script is appropriately low-key and subtle. It isn't accurate to call "Cross My Heart" a "date from hell" movie, because it doesn't fall into the same category as comedy-of-errors films, like "After Hours" or "Into the Night," where two people are thrust into a series of disasters. Instead, most of the characters' problems and conflicts spring from slight inadequacies and insecurities, and they retain a basic compatibility that *will* enable them to succeed, if they can only overcome a few obstacles and be straight with each other. The film is a little stagy (three or four major sequences, with the two leads carrying all of the weight), but remains touching, funny, and relatable; it has a emotional aura over it (like Emile Ardolino's "Chances Are") that is rare in romantic comedies. As usual, Annette O'Toole demonstrates why she is one of the most gifted, appealing, and underrated actresses in American cinema. The film is a pleasant surprise -- definitely take a look, you'll be rewarded.

This is a funny movie and well written for the part played by Martin Short. Some of the funniest comedic lines ever. I wish they would put it out on DVD as it's a lost comedic gem in my opinion.

"Cross My Heart" is an unpretentious and often humorous depiction of misrepresentation as an all too common part of dating. Though often a bit silly and unbelievable, it's nonetheless worth seeing.

This often how I pictured my dates would have turned out. But, none such was the case, and never will be at this point.

"Cross My Heart" is a fun little film that has some moments of unbelievability, but also a lot of "1980s"-ness going for it as well. I don't have too much to say about it. Supposed third date jitters are the topic of this flick, as well as the veil of secrecy that both man and woman put up to impress the other.

It's warm hearted and well meant. Me, I never thought anyone would be daring to show dating on such an intimate level and with a name cast, but I guess it had to happen at some time.

Fun 80's stuff for those who were 20-somethings or 30-somethings during that time. Keep in mind the film's rating if you want to watch it with company.

This movie is one of my favorites. I really enjoy the plot, humor, and the spontaneous antics. Everyone should see this movie at least once. I can't believe it took so long to come out on dvd!

I owned the VHS copy of this movie . . . but loaned it to someone who never returned it. Now I see it's finally coming out on DVD. I can finally replace my lost copy. This is one of the funniest movies about the adventure of dating that I can remember. I think it surpasses most of the current lot. The scene about the use of valet parking on a dinner date is priceless. If you have a chance to see . . . go for it . . . you won't be sorry.

Thank you for the vid. It is a used video as advertised and was exactly as discribed. It also arrived before it was due, so I have no complaints, and would happily use this source again.

I get a kick out of movies like this, in that it is 23 years old and the music and the clothes are so dated, and the stars look so young. Annette O'Toole looks amazing. This was a fun comedy, and I got it at a good price.

A very 80's movie. It is almost fun to watch it for the nostalgia of all of the 80's references such as plastic furniture, shoulder pads, neon, etc. The actors are good but Martin Short is miscast in the role of a sexy leading man. His comic talent is wasted and lots of partial nudity. Martin Short is normally an extremely funny guy but he just doesn't seem comfortable with this character. The plot is really quite dull and it seems like this movie is trying to be a "Date from Hell" picture and trying to be a simple romantic comedy at the same time and fails at both. The screenplay is the main culprit of the death of this film but the director is also clearly at fault. One prolonged sex scene is even shot in slow motion. It makes the love scene just look silly not sexy. After watching this movie I wanted my 90 minutes back.