An Affair To Remember (DVD)

...passionate films of all time, AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER is a remake of a 1939 film called LOVE AFFAIR, which were both directed with flair by Leo McCarey. Critics seem to be divided on which one of McCarey's films is the superior film…though, to many audiences (including Ciao's own christianfilmcritic), there is just no contest. To them, the latter version from 1957 starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr has become a beloved classic, and its status was ...
...That's quite an honor, but is it really deserved? ****************************************************************** P ART TWO: IT STARTED WITH A CIGARETTE CASE… The film is primarily centered around the relationship of two people, with the first half showcasing their growing attraction on a luxury liner, and the second presenting the inevitable obstacles that keep them from coming together. Nickie Ferrante (Cary Grant, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, BRINGING ...

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...Empire State Building. An Affair to Remember, in my opinion, is the greatest romantic film ever made, and in being so has been the inspiration for numerous other films such as "Sleepless in Seattle". What some people may not realise is that An Affair to Remember is in fact a remake of the 1939 film "Love Affair". It is thanks to "Sleepless in Seattle" that An Affair to Remember gained a new audience back in 1993. The story follows the growing romance ...
...disaster, and more romance. An Affair to Remember brings together two icons of the golden age of cinema Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. Cary Grant plays the part of suave bachelor Nickie Ferrante with such ease, and I can only imagine how much of a heart throb he was back in 1957. Opposite Grant is the divine Deborah Kerr, who absolutely shines as Terry McKay. The casting of Grant and Kerr probably makes this film so good, as the on screen attraction ...

christianfilmcritic 03.02.2006 (05.02.2006) · Read full review
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This film is one of the best chick flicks I have ever seen. It follows the lives of Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr as they take a cruise to Europe. Both are already engaged to other people, but neither are really 'in love' with their partners. Grant and Kerr meet on the boat, find themselves attracted to each other but know that they can not commit to each other before they have cut off links with their current partners. So, they decide, when they ...
...and if they are still in love with each other they will meet on the top of the Empire State Building. (Sound familiar? This film was the inspiration behind the Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks film Sleepless in Seattle) So, they both go back to New York but neither can get settled back into their old lives, and they both decide they will keep the promise to meet at the building. Unfortunately, on the way a misfortune happens and they can not meet (I will not ...

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Ah, get the hankies at the ready for another good old fashioned weepy. I love these kinds of films, which I suppose is regarded as unusual by some given my gender. Perhaps I should be reviewing Die Hard or some other stereotypical masculine movie, and perhaps I will, but for now, I'll settle for the good ol' romance. Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr star as the love struck pair aboard a ocean cruiser heading back to USA to meet their respective fiancés. ...
...renowned playboy and she is wary of his approaches but cannot resist his charms despite the fact that she herself is engaged to be married. They decide that they will leave their respective partners and meet in 6 months at the top of the Empire State Building if their love is still in tact. Do they meet? Does everything go to plan? See the film and find out (if you don't already know from the numerous references made in other movies such as Sleepless ...

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This is an old film, but still a classic. The film is about two people, played by Cary Grant and Deborrah Kerr, who are engaged to other people. Grant plays something of a playboy who is engaged to a wealthy heiress, however he has a famous reputation as a ladies man and is the talk of the society newspapers. Meanwhile Deborrah Kerr is engaged to a wealthy business man. They are both on a transatlantic cruise ship and they soon get talking. An attraction ...
...The film also has quite an old fashionned feel to it, the camera is static and their are no special effects. Also their are fewer cuts, which seems to make the whole thing seems a bit slow. This film is one of those films that if you like classics you have to watch. The film is also reference heavily in Sleepless in Seatle(which was inspired by this film). This differs from modern romantic comedies as it is wittier, rather than slapstick. Also the ...

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This is one of my favourite films, not only because of Cary Grant, but it really will satisfy the romantic in you and the end scene still brings tears to my eyes. The story is that Grant (an international playboy) meets Deborah Kerr (returning from Europe having 'improved' herself for her rich, but boring boyfriend) on a cruise liner. Although Grant is engaged and Kerr almost married herself, they cannot help but become more and more attached to ...
...ship, regardless of how much they avoid one another. By the end of the voyage they have decided that life is too short and that they should be together. However, this is on the stipulation that Grant can get his act together and earn a crust, as does Kerr, as they have always been financially supported by other people. They decide to meet in 6 months time on top of the Empire State Building and will then marry. They both go off in search of gainful ...

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...good things do come to an end and as they leave the ship, they both decide that they will meet up on valentines day at the top of the Empire State Building and then be together forever.............but are things ever that easy? I shan't say anymore suffice to say that this is a wonderful movie, great writing and really is a rollercoaster of a romantic movie. Really do watch it Esp Sleepless in seattle fans ...

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This movie is as bad as the remake if not worse. I am a big fan of classic movies, I do not think I'm being judgemental but it was one of the worst I have seen from that time! The story is not convincing, the actors seems like they're doing a still shoot for a perfume ad with a theme of romance most of the time rather than showing any real, believeable link and connection to each other on a personal level. Chemistry doesn't exist! The heroine looks ...

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