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When a Man Loves a Woman | Year: 1994 Classification: Drama Directed: - Luis Mandoki Actors/Actresses: - Ellen Burstyn - Andy Garcia - Philip Seymour Hoffman - Meg Ryan Shall I recite this movie line by line?!?!?!?! For some unknown reason this movie has really spoken to me since I first saw the trailer for it in theaters. I remember seeing it on the day it was released into theaters with my sister and then seeing it another five or six times before it left the theaters...a bit extreme, I know, and something I NEVER do! Finally, it was released to video and I think I rented it enough times to have bought it several times over. I now own it and I am sure I will eventually have to replace a worn copy of it! There is something touching about this movie. Andy Garcia and Meg Ryan play a couple obviously in love, with two adorable children, dealing with alcoholism and the effects it has on a relationship. The movie manages to bring in humor and romance with a realistic look at the damages done by this disease. I have a lot of favorite movies that I like to watch over again but I haven't come close to watching any of them as many times as I've seen this movie. In fact, this is the one movie that I can recite line by line! Fantastic movie! Garcia is wonderful! I am 16 years old and female and initially I got this movie to watch because Andy Garcia is in it...I'm a HUGE fan. Once I started getting into the movie however, it really blew me away. This movie makes one realize the power of alcohol and how difficult it is to stop, even though you know what it is doing to yourself and others around you. This film really made me think and realize how truly grateful I should be about my own life. Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia play a wonderful couple in this movie but I must say that I was most impressed with Garcia's role as Michael. He is a VERY versatile and extremely talented actor that makes any role appear to be himself. His portrayal of pain, dedication, and frustration are incredible. Even in his shortcomings, he is able to play them out admittedly instead of trying to be proud and try and hide them. I was truly touched. Sad and Real. Finally a good portrayal. No film has shown the damage that alcoholism does to someone in this way. Nobody thinks that even the houswifes and the soccer moms could be effected. The alcoholic in this movie is played by the awesomely talented Meg Ryan, who should've been nominated for her role as the depressed alcoholic mom, Alice. Andy Garcia is also a good choice to play the troubled husband. The movie is very depressing but has a silver lining. Everyone should see this movie at one time or another, it will change your view on this disease. Buy When A Man Loves A Woman at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on When A Man Loves A Woman Search with the Priority Search Engine on When A Man Loves A Woman This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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