Director Jonathan Demme, an Academy Award-winner, deftly weaves this endearing tale of love in bloom from Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.'s story. Mix together a small town community theatre's shy leading man and the lovely telephone ... more »worker who moves into town and you have a perfect recipe for a delightful romantic comedy. Academy Award-winners Susan Sarandon and Christopher Walken star as the couple who discover that affairs of the heart on the stage may be a bit less complicated than continuing the romance off the stage. Written By: Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Starring: Susan Sarandon (Academy Award Winner), Christopher Walken (Academy Award Winner) Directed By: Jonathan Demme (Academy Award Winner) Special Info: Part of the Short Story Collection II, Seen on PBS« less
Some will really enjoy while others will find this dated and boring. Susan Sarandon and Christopher Walken are young in this if you are fans.
Movie Reviews
One of my all-time favourites
Peter Bridge | San Diego CA | 11/24/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Fine, sweet, understated, modest. A small story, and a small movie. If you require large explosions, or edge-of-your-seat car chases, this movie is to be avoided; on the other hand, if character vignettes please you, you'll be well satisfied. O. Henry-ish, and intentionally stageplay-like. Approaches my all-time top ten."
Amazing Acting
Gamzu Latova | Washington, DC | 11/27/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have acted and directed for many years and just saw this film. It is an extraordinary piece that provides a demonstration of how acting works -- and it does so in a very short amount of time and in an engaging way. Walken is pure genius in his body language, facial expressions, use of his voice, everything an actor needs to perform well. I don't think I have ever seen (or ever will see again) such amazing acting. The story is cute and touching, but it is merely a vehicle for the stars to shine, which they do - brilliantly. See this movie and -- please, someone, put it on DVD."
When Will It Be on DVD?
Wendy P. Danbury | Orange, CA USA | 03/13/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Someone once said that a good poem would "take off the top of your head." This little flick did that to me, when I was a young and impressionable student who stumbled across a PBS film festival, and I'd love to have the same experience again -- preferably with a DVD version of "Who Am I This Time?" Twenty years ago, I had no idea who Christopher Walken or Susan Sarandon were, but their understated yet passionate -- pulsating! -- acting left a big impression. Sit back, take a sip of a warm, fruity wine, and enjoy this little gem."
Excellent Drama Tool
wwhatley | Mount Vernon, Ohio United States | 09/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This movie is excellent not only for entertainment for instruction as well. As a professional Drama Instructor, I use this as a complete training aid for my students. Every class is moved by the performance as well as the subtle way you are carried through the dynamics of this peculiar town, hardware clerk and secretary's lives.There is quite a bit to glean from this picture - most of which is relational in nature but also in underplay. Christopher Walken powerfully embodies the essence of potential energy in a quiet package.I recommend this to anyone for Drama instruction and disection."