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Lena's Holiday

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Released in '90 'Lena's Holiday' is a unchallenging but well-intentioned, mildly entertaining film. Predictable storyline, plodding script and no surprises at the end. However what it does have and the reason why it receives a 3 star rating is solely for the presence of the exceedingly lovely Felicity Waterman as Lena Jung. Who could resist falling in love with this naive, vulernable beauty with the cute accent who finds herself all alone in Hollywood with the wrong suitcase and a couple of murderers in hot pursuit. Also starring Chris Lemmon (Jack's son) as Lena's love interest. His physical resemblance, mannerisms and voice are so like his Father it's spooky.

Make no mistake about it, if you watch this film to its conclusion it's because you, like me, have fallen completely in love with Lena.

This is a cute movie that is entertaining enough to keep your interest, but not one that ranks among the great romantic comedies of our time. There are a number of lesser-known bit actors in it (how long has it been since you've seen Bill Dana in anything?), and Nick Mancuso is clearly enjoying himself as he overacts playing the lecherous, famous, and rich Hollywood photographer. But the beautiful Felicity Waterman steals the movie with her charismatic charm. I'm surprised she hasn't become a more famous actress, as her presence lights up every scene (even if her fake German accent gets annoying after a while).

The widescreen transfer to DVD is decent, but not great. This movie is worth a viewing, and you may fall for Felicity Waterman, as I have, but it probably isn't one you'll add to your collection.

As you should gather by now, the reason to see this movie, is to see the lovely Felicity Waterman. A stunning beauty. I found this included in a 12 movie set called, "Big Screen Bombshells", Quite a bargain. (Amazon, $ 5.00) She sure had me fooled. I was positive that she was really German. I knew a young German girl and Felicity had it spot on. That's called good acting.

There's only 1 thing to view in this movie, her perfect and beautiful body. Don't you think so?