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The Man Who Loved Women

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2 star:		(5)
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"The Man Who Loved Women" is part comedic-drama, part psychological study of the male and female pysche and part relationship manual for males lacking confidence. I believe this is one of Burt Reynolds' best movies for the myriad of themes touched on throughout the movie. For one, the image one might have of the real-life Burt Reynolds doesn't seem too far from his role as David Fowler. It has been often stated, maybe unfairly, that Burt Reynolds doesn't act, he "Behaves." In this movie he plays a man so obsessed with women that it literally kills him. While this might be a metaphor for a bigger point, Burt's character resonates with a certain truism about the male psyche. Man's insatiable appetite for sexual conquests and new adventures. Now, of course, this is not politically correct for the staunch conservatives who swear such thinking and behavior are relegated to those uncultivated individuals who feed off depravity and debauchery. But, behind closed doors there is a different story--human nature.

Burt explains his motives in the movie, which pretty much sums up the feelings of many men, which is that for every commitment one makes within a loving relationship, he yearns for the women he hasn't had. The typical "Grass being greener on the other side." Sometimes art does replicate reality. Also, the women who are wooed by David Fowler (Reynolds) are multi-dimensional in scope. They all demonstrate a sense of strength while revealing their vulnerabilities. It's their strength coupled with these vulnerabilities that attract Fowler to them in addition to their physicality.

Can a movie made in the early 1980's still be relevant to the changing gender roles of the 2000's? A lot has changed between men and women within 25 years, but much has remained the same. Through the subtle humor throughout the movie, I challenge viewers to delve into the subliminal messages expressed. It's all there.

Edward Brown
Core Edge Image & Charisma Institute
www.core-edge.com

This movie was superficial. I did not find the characters interesting or an any way real. If it was ment to be funny, it missed the boat!

I am so glad I got this movie. Not only does it add to my Julie Andrews collection but this was a good movie. Julie and Burt WOW!!!!

In the climatic moment of one of the great film scripts of all time, "The Verdict" by David Mamet, attorney Edward Concannon (James Mason) implores the judge, "We can't be expected to accept a (photo)copy when we have the original." Many consider Truffaut's 1977 "L'homme qui aimait les femmes" a wonderful film. Anyone who has seen this original, need not venture to this 1983 remake, the land of Blake Edwards, his family and his friends.

This film likely falls under the category of `the studio still needs another film from me (Edwards) and I have not a single inspired idea'.

Don't get me wrong. I'm an avid fan of Edwards, and consider many of his films (notably Days of Wine and Roses, Breakfast at Tiffanys, S.O.B., and Operation Petticoat to ALL be amongst my favorites. Of course the Pink Panther series is a masterpiece in and of itself.

But this film is weak, and uninspired, laden with narrative-I've never really figured who came up with the idea of opening a `comedy' with the main character's funeral, and an accompanying heart-wrenching eulogy from one of his lovers.

Don't accept a copy when the original is available.

There are parts of this movie that I did not care for, but Julie Andrews' role of therapist was well done. The end was sad with David's death, but all in all it was a fair movie to watch. I would not recommend it for family viewing.

I did not care for the film too much. I bought it as a birthday gift for a friend who is a Julie Andrews fan, as I am myself, so I did watch it before I gave it away. I do like Blake Edwards as a director, and I liked the cast, but the film itself did not do too much for me. But that's just my opinion. I don't consider the film to be really a comedy, if that is what it is supposed to be. I guess it was just too het for my tastes. To quote Blaine and Antoine, the movie reviewers on "In Living Color"--"Hated it!"

This is based on the Trauffaut movie of the same name, but is not an exact copy. Kim Basinger has a funny scene where she times to the second how long she has with Burt Reynolds before her husband will come looking for her. Marilou Henner has a delicious nude scene; her only one, I think. Julie Andrews allows peeks up her skirt. Marilou's nude scene and Kim's almost nude scene are what raises this movie to five stars.

Blake Edward's spoof of this movie is funny, but the original is much funnier. It's funny cuz it's true.

I have seen this movie several times, and each time I love it more. Burt Reynolds holds many of the same thoughts that others fantasize about. He loves them and leaves them........but never realy leaves them. They all love him. He is constantly searching for his real love, and when he thinks he finds it, it is too late. There is brief nudity done in excellent taste. The women selected to play these parts are excellent choices. The real beauties of Hollywood come out. Burt love them all and they love him. A really great movie. Be prepared to leave horney.

Pacing is very important. Also, the actors must say interesting things and keep the thing moving along. Burt and Julie in her office, not saying much, is not good film making. But, the part with the dog stuck to Burt's hand is very funny (although not as good as the sex outfit in NEVER AGAIN). There are far better comedies out there: Jack Lemon's stuff for instance(UNDER THE YUM YUM TREE, GOOD NEIGHBOR SAM, THE OUT OF TOWNERS).