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Strange Relations

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Until two weeks ago, I had never heard of this movie. I began watching about a half hour into it the other day when I came across it on Showtime and remained planted until it was over. Brilliant display of real people underneath the pretensions and dysfunctions of cultural and class differences within a family. Paul Reiser was excellent in this movie, as were all of the lead characters. Although a drama, there are a lot of surprisingly funny moments in this film. A good watch.

finally available on DVD, quality is good, though just a transfer from original VHS source. Still, a surprisingly unheralded drama about a NY pyschiatrist (Reiser) who, diagnosed with leukemia and in need of a bone marrow donor, goes in search of his biologial family in Liverpool upon learning he is adopted. Well acted, well written drama (though with a good dose of humor) and literally made me sob. Have watched it numerous times on tape and cable and it keeps sucking you in with the story and its endearing characters, especially a good Julie Walters (Educating Rita).
Can't go wrong with this purchase!

I can't stress enough how good this programme is. I live in the UK and it's only been shown twice on TV and is not yet availabe on DVD or video here, but luckily i recorded it second time it was on, so i haven't had to cope without it.
The story is so sad, yet happy and amusing at the same time. I wish it didn't end how it does (i wont give it away), but apart from that, i can't fault it.
Julie Walters deserved her BAFTA, but the whole cast was incredible. Paul Reiser was hilarious and portrayed the characters emotions perfectly. And then, of course, there's Amy Robbins who shines in everything and can do no wrong.
If you haven't seen this yet, then stop whatever else you're doing and see it.

This is the BEST movie! I had never heard of this movie until earlier this year when I caught it on cable. It pulled me right in and I watched it every time it came on. I've told everyone about this movie and looked several times on the internet to see if I could order it. I was thrilled when I found out that it was available and immediately ordered it. It was perfectly cast and totally believable. Being an adopted child myself, I also understood how Paul's character felt. This movie takes you on a wonderful emotional ride and you literaly become part of this family. Love, family, laughter and tears! It is definately a must see!

This is a movie that should have won an academy award.
It was a made for tv movie, and wow what a tear jerker...
It is funny and sad and wow your emotions get a workout.
A perfect FAMILY MOVIE, and a true to life movie, which
could have been based on a true to life happening.
as they say YA JUST GOTTA SEE THIS MOVIE......
If they had a 10 star rating I would give it 10

This is a great movie. Good characters and story line. A real good movie night movie for just the girls or the whole family.

I loved this movie 4ever. I cant explain its just a really good movie! Rent it first then buy it. It is one of those movies that you watch on a day where your under the covers & its raining outside.

This is one of my favorite movies. It is a story of a man having grown up rich who never knew he was adopted. So he becomes ill and goes to England to find his Mother. The ending always makes me a bit unhappy, as does not really end, but otherwise I loved it!It stars Paul Reisner and Julia Waters.

I had never heard of this movie before until stumbling upon it randomly one day during one of my clicker-binges. I'm not sure this film even made it to the theatres in my town, so I automatically assumed it would be a grade B movie at best. But I was pleasantly surprised. It is one of my top 10 favorite films. The film is about relationships and the importance of family in one's life, but this is not your typical family relations drama. Paul R. performance was outstanding in this movie, which was rather odd after seeing him act in the film Aliens. Much different character and very loveable in this film. If you seek excitement, fast pace, and adventure this movie is not for you. There are moments of sadness but it's not one of those movies that leaves you down in the dumps for the rest of the day. "Strange Relations" was essentially a "feel good" movie for me. I highly recommend it.

I love this movie. It has so much heart in it. I laughed I cried and I hoped for the best. This movie was great for me because it has a little bit of everything in it. I have to say it is more of a chick movie then a guy one so be aware. Otherwise highly recommend.