Mildly enjoyable fluff...but why make it?
It is almost impossible to watch this movie, without comparing it to the 1970's movie.Jeff Daniels does a servicable job in this role, but to my eyes he seems miscast.He is just not desperate or manic enough in this part.Patricia Heaton is actually an upgrade over Marcia Mason in the female lead.This is just an odd film to remake.The original was not exactly out of date.They did not make any big changes in this version, except very minor mentions of more current events. If you are bored, the source material this comes from is still pretty good.However if you really enjoy this movie, take the time to rent the 1977 version.I promise you will appreciate it being better.
score 7/10
connmoore 17 January 2004
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