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Man Woman & Child

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I saw this movie when I was little, loved it then, but have come to appreciate it more with age. It is a must see for men and women, especially for men with children from another relationship. It holds a special place in my heart and I believe that everyone must see this movie.

Martin Sheen and Blythe Danner give stellar performances in this gripping story of a family torn apart by infidelity. A MUST-SEE for those who appreciate drama and fine acting.

Well, I am not a professional reviewer but I can tell you this film is excellent! Martin Sheen does a wonderful job in this role and so does the young Sebastian Dungan who plays the role of Jean-Claude Guerin, the child caught in the middle of a bitter-sweet secret that could tear apart a loving family. If you like true dramatic acting and a story so true to life that will make you laugh and cry, this is for you.

The first time I saw this movie, it was back in the 80's and let me tell you, it was " GREAT" it really hit home on so many levels for me, I just totally fell in love with everything about it, just great, I highly recommend this movie.

I watched this sad and heart moving movie on betamax video when I was 13 years old with my mom. My mom cried and I followed. I have seen this movie countless times and can't keep hold of my emotion particularly the last scene with Martin Sheen's son. A unique love story, drama and family movie about Martin's extra marital affair during his brief visit to France. Martin as always is in his prime a dashing man who had a one night love affair with a French doctor who is totally attracted to him. After 8 years Martin received a call that this woman passed away leaving a boy unbeknownst to him that he had sired a child with her. Martin decided to have the child come over to America with his wife only aware and keeping the secret to their 8 and 9 year old daughters. Martin is gradually paving his son's assimilation to his American family and this is where the plot thickens and the conflict starts until the painful climactic revelation of the truth. I dare anyone who is not hard enough as a stone not to break down on the last scene. A good movie but with a sad ending and a moral lesson.

Quality of the movie is really poor. I love the movie but has quite a fuzzy picture. Would not recommend it to anyone.

I'm a romantic so this film was right up my alley. What makes it so different from every other love story out there is that the love story is between father and son. Martin Sheen finds out he has a son he didn't know he had. Since he's married with a family, you can imagine the chaos this news causes. Add in the fact his son is French and all the cultural differences there are between the French and Americans--hold on to your hats! It's very well acted by Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner (Gwyneth Paltrow's mom--you'll see why Gwyneth is so pretty) and the little boy that plays Martin's son. If you are in the mood for a romantic escape, this film hits the mark dead center.

I believe this movie will move anyone. It has a very strong impact on the lives of individuals and it makes one think just how it may feel if a similar incident occurred in your life.

This movie goes back many years but still manages to hold together in content and emotional tugging of the heart. Relationship movies are always interesting to me and this is no exception. Martin Sheen gives a marvelous performance as a man who's past suddenly catches up with him. The turmoil that this long-married couple must endure takes the viewer through a realistic situation that could happen to anyone; and probably has to many. The ending is both heartbreaking and uplifting and I think this movie should have done much better than it did when released. Watch it some day and you will see.

Sheen discovers that an affair some ten years ago resulted in a child. When the boy's mother dies, Sheen must admit his adultery and get to know the son he never knew he had.

Blythe Danner gives a superb performance as Sheen's wife, both incredibly sympathetic and believable in her actions. Sheen doesn't fare as well, playing a rather one-note and not all that likable character. Young Sebastian Duncan does remarkably well in his poorly written role as the youngster who's life changes drastically.

Overall; "Man, Woman and Child" is an OK tearjerker. The supporting cast is great with "Coach" himself Craig T. Nelson playing a sports fanatic (what else!) and the criminally underrated David Hemmings pops up in two scenes. Rather silly and overly sentimental scenes (particularly near the end) hurt the film and while it's never boring, it never quite takes off the way it should.

The music is great, though.