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If Ever I See You Again [VHS]

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Like the rest of the reviewers of this movie, I found it to be a wonderful love story that just leaves the viewer feeling good. I was fortunate enough to find a VHS copy on eBay a few years ago at a good price, so it is part of my library. Just after buying it I heard somewhere (wish I could remember where) that Shelly Hack was so unhappy with her performance that she had bought the rights to the film, and that is why it is not making it to DVD. Don't know if that is true, but if it is, I sure wish she would read these reviews, maybe they would change her mind.

My wife and I first saw this movie as a second feature in a theater (back when they still did such things). It's a wonderfully romantic film. I've often wondered if it isn't at least in part Joe Brooks' own life story. Sure, the acting at times may seem a bit stiff, but Joe Brooks comes off as an ordinary guy - not the undoubtedly wealthy character he plays - and let's face it, Shelley Hack is drop-dead gorgeous! This movie also has some of the GREATEST music. I particularly love "Come Share My Life" and "California." I taped it off TV several years ago, but the copy is aging, and I would love for the studio to remaster it and release it on DVD.

Advertising jingle writer Bob Morrison (producer, director, screenwriter and star Joe Brooks) after being widowered or divorced (it's not made clear,) comes into contact with his short-lived college romance, Jennifer Corley (Shelley Hack) The trials and tribulations of reviving the romance with a mercurial Jennifer make for a dizzying coast-to-coast love story. Bob, who has a young son and daughter, lives in New York, and is summoned to Los Angeles to meet the producers of a movie for which he is invited to write the musical score. While in L.A., he meets up with Jennifer, who dumped him in college after a single night of passion. She told him in college that she couldn't make a committment. They meet up and he finally gets and encore in the passion department but, once again, after a whirlwind romance, she tells him that she can't commit, that she isn't a long-term type of person. The story of how this all ends gives somewhat of a look into the business of scoring movies, and the difficulties entailed in a bi-coastal romance. The acting is not that good. Hack has at times asked interviewers not to mention the movie. It is, however a sweet story of how a looker like Hack is attracted to Brooks, who is hardly a matinee idol type. The music score is good if not great. Jimmy Breslin demonstrates why he makes his living writing rather than acting, in his role as Mario, a gofer for Brooks ad agency. All in all, for me it was an enjoyable movie, if not a candidate for any awards.

I came across this movie one rainy afternoon, and stopped to watch it, it was 15 minutes into it, and I loved it so much I searched for months, till it was on again, to see the whole movie from the start. Well my patience was rewarded it was a truly delightful experience, both my daughter and I throughly enjoyed it. I have been searching to purchase this to add to my library, but can't find it. I was cruising amazon tonight and decided to see, and low and behold, others like it as much as I. So to the powers that be please re-release this film so that todays youth could enjoy a clean, fresh movie, that is totally different from the films they make today. This had no bad language and the love scenes were done beautifully, it left to the imagination the private happenings. Delightful please re-release it. I am a 57 year old grandmother of 4, and I would like to have this in my movie library for my children and grandchildren to enjoy.

To be good, a movie doesn't need astronomical budgets, stylish production values and over priced stars. It just needs a good story, and some memorable music doesn't hurt either. This movie is a good story that would strike a familiar cord with romantics everywhere. I'd place it up against much of the garbage coming out of Hollywood these days. I'd like to see it played on cable once in a while or the video made available. God Bless Joe Brooks who found a great tribute to lost love and a second chance for redemption. We need more good stories like this.

I can't believe I finally found this movie somewhere! I've been looking all over for this movie that I saw so many years ago. I couldn't remember the name of the movie, but after typing in Shelley Hack's name, I found it on the Amazon netpage. This movie told of a situation that could happen to anyone of us. Bob and Jenny have a college romance. After Jenny rejects Bob because she isn't ready to settle down, they both move on in their separate careers. The couple meet up again later in life when they are a little older and wiser. When they first see each other, they are nervous and ackward, just like we all are when we like someone. The romance lights up these two again, but now the logistics aren't right and again the romance seems like it will fade out. You just have to see this movie. It's just a sweet love story and I can't wait until the studios rerelease it. I will definitely purchase this video. I enjoy unique, sweet love stories and this one meets that criteria. You've got to see it!

I just saw this movie this afternoon for the first time and absolutely loved it! The music is fabulous, and I came online to try to find a copy of the soundtrack, and ran across all of these reviews. Just wanted everyone to know that Encore (the premium movie channel, which is included in my DirecTv "Starz" Movie Pack) has finally brought this fabulous movie back!

Back when we saw this movie on cable in the seventies, I was working for an ad agency, and I loved the familiar glimpses into the ad world... like waking up in the middle of the night with an inspiration for a dog food jingle, or having the client destroy your presentation with one negative comment. Very enjoyable movie. I was hoping to find it on Amazon for ten bucks.

This is the type of movie that the studios should be filming NOW. Sure it leaves something to be desired in the acting ability of both Brooks and Hack but that is the charm,,, they come off normal, just like us. I could relate and I loved the movie and the soundtrack. I have the soundtrack on 33 lp and taped the movie from TV on betamax long ago. It still plays on my old beta but its very rough. I WOULD LOVE FOR THE STUDIO TO RELEASE THIS AGAIN,,,, Who do I write with a request? This movie should be seen by both young and old lovers. It will take you back to a time when you let that ONE IN A MILLION get away and wondered what would happen if you searched them out again. I think its delightful and heart warming. Just what we need today in the theater. I will be checking back OFTEN to see the status.

It's many years since I saw this movie, yet I would purchase it in a moment if I could find it available on video. Anyone who has had an experience like the protagonists can relate to this story. Isn't it such a basic human reaction, expecially when young, to deal with rejection by resolving to do something great to win the love of the person who rejected you? Haven't we all dreamed of doing that? It's my supposition that Joe Brooks was telling a thinly fictionalized version of his own life - and it worked. Jaded, cynical critics may not have liked it, but anyone with a heart - and a romantic streak - will enjoy it.