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While You Were Sleeping | Year: 1995 Classification: Romance Country: USA Language: English Directed: - Jon Turteltaub Actors/Actresses: - Sandra Bullock - Bill Pullman - Peter Gallagher - Monica Keena - Peter Gallager - Peter Boyle - Jack Warden Not a movie to sleep through When I heard about this film I thought it would be an OK romantic comedy, I like Sandra Bullock films so I thought it would be OK. I did not expect to love this film. It was great! The two lead roles were perfectly cast with Bullock as hopeless Lucy and Bill Pullman as the really cute Jack. I like films where I feel for the characters and in this film I really did. The story goes that Lucy works in a ticket booth in a train station and one day sees a handsome man buying a ticket. She falls in love with him at first sight. On Christmas Day this handsome stranger is waiting for his train when his is mugged and falls onto the tracks. Luckily Lucy saves him. But he is now in a coma. Not wanting to give too much away Lucy gets involved in a big lie when his family think that she is his fiancée. Sweet but not (too) overdone While You Were Sleeping represents the pinnacle in chick flicks. Girls, you already know what I'm talking about. But guys, if you're looking to score with the ladies as a sensitive, caring man, watch this movie with your girl. It's guaranteed to promote feelings of goodwill, kindness, and heartfelt gratitude on their part. Like virtually all those movies in this genre, Sleeping one doesn't really deserve a review for its dramatic value. The entire plot hinges on a few engineered coincidences while the story, cute and engaging, wins no awards for its daring portrayal of real life. But as I said before, that's not what we're looking for. Lucy, a sweet, lonely young thing who works in a Chicago tollbooth, is ably played by Sandra Bullock. The love of her life, to whom she has never spoken, is Peter Callahan, a rich young playboy who rides the train to and from work every day. It all comes to head when his not so understanding friends push him into the tracks, necessitating his resuce (by Lucy, of course) and his subsequent move to the hospital. Here's where it gets interesting--Peter's family rushes in and in the confusion mistakes Lucy for Peter's fiance. Hilarity ensues as virtually all the family welcomes her with open arms without any idea of the mistake. It's only the younger son, Jack (Bill Pullman), who is suspicious, and in his search for the truth finds more than he bargined for. The power of the movie is found in its two stars. Tension between Sandra Bullock (in her signature role, to be reprised in countless movies afterwards) and Bill Pullman are palpable, moving the silly plot along with their realisic chemistry. In the end, While You Were Sleeping is a lovely story about family, friends and love, and I highly reccommend it for anyone who needs a pick-me-up and have already seen Amelie. SWEET MOVIE!! While You Were Sleeping is endearingly sweet and laugh-out-loud funny. Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman, the romantic leads, are excellently cast and have an even more excellent chemistry between each other. This movie will have you awwwing at the love between Lucy and Jack, and laughing at the family and situation. Highlight to look out for is the icy sidewalk scene- very very well done!! This movie is also very appropriate. In all, great movie, a little predictable but cute! Buy While You Were Sleeping at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on While You Were Sleeping Search with the Priority Search Engine on While You Were Sleeping This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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