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Framed [VHS]

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I first discovered this little film on HBO back in the summer of 1990, and wondered for the past few years if it would ever be on DVD. Its an original cable tv production about an art forger, played by Goldblum, who gets set up by his lover and then sent away to prison; couple of years later by fate, they meet again, this time she wants his help in creating the ultimate forgery, and perhaps rekindle this past relationship. Throw in a devious FBI agent, a crime boss, two wacko henchmen, plus Goldblums trademark befuddlement and quirky charm, and you got a fun little comedy. A great guilty pleasure.

This offbeat comedy opens with an infectious fusion piece, some of the best original music for a movie I have heard.
The movie is set in Paris and LA and revolves around Jeff Goldblum's character, an art fraud professional. In summary, he is apprehended by the french police for fraud and his girlfriend conveniently gets away just in time. This leaves Goldblum pondering a relationship he thought he could trust in. His girlfriend gets involved with a major crime lord in LA, and when Goldblum is released from prison she coerces him into stealing and reproducing a cherished painting belonging to her new boyfriend. Goldblum plays a lovable sucker who is reeled in by Thomas' character, but shows good form in the end. And the end is appropriately ambiguous. Rather than get bogged down in the plot (which in some ways is pretty light), enjoy the atmosphere this quirky movie invokes. One not to be missed if you are a Goldblum fan.

I also think this movie is wonderful, great cat and mouse game. Twisting plot, unique and funny characters, and the soundtrack is the best. I can't wait for this film to be put on DVD, and for the soundtrack to be out on CD. I have been wanting this soundtrack since the first moment I saw the film years ago on HBO. Pleeease do me the favor and make an available soundtrack for this movie!

Goldblum, Graff, Scott-Thomas all have excellent chemistry. This one will delight!
I've been trying to find the soundtrack to this or at least the artist and title of the music with the tingle-ing bells. On my recorded copy the credits are so small and blurry haven't had much luck. And no soundtrack seems available.

Framed is one of those films that starts off on one end of the tunnel and ends up on another. This film is funny, likeable and has a unique quality that forces you to care about the main characters even though you can't trust one of them.

K.S.T. was fabulous with her wide-eyed expressions. She played Kate masterfully with a comedic edge that proved she and Jeff Goldblum have chemistry. I enjoyed the plot and the twists the directors and screenwriters presented. The cast was excellent. This film is intelligent entertainment for anyone looking for a good time. Jeff Goldblum brings back that humor we all know and love while " keeping it real " as Wiley, a man who's been duped by a beautiful woman too long and too many times. Just when you think Framed has pulled out all the stops they bring you in for more laughs and pleasant entertainment.

Fans of comedies and con-artist films will love this cat and mouse game. K.S.T. and Jeff Goldblum lovers will be pleased. They do some of their best work in this film. It's a wonderful film for anyone to watch. I gave it four stars because I wanted more Kate and Wiley scenes but other than that this is a five-star film all the way! Not only did it feature on-screen talent but the " love shrine " for Kate was done by Jeff's sister Pamela. This was a beautiful film that proves great movies stopped with the late 80's and early 90's. Can't wait for the DVD version!