The stage curtains open ...
Elspeth: "Mr. Mitchell! What are you doing in my closet?" Peter: "Sometimes a man has to be alone." Elspeth: "And sometimes he needs companionship."
"Three Men and a Little Lady" (1990) brings back our three bachelors played by Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, and Steve Guttenberg. Added to the cast in this one is also Nancy Travis (in a much more pronounced role as Mary's mother, Sylvia), Fiona Shaw, and Christopher Cazenove. This was released 3 years after the first movie, and at the age of 22 and married now, I found it to be just as enjoyable as the original, if not more.
It is 5 years after the events of "Three Men and a Baby". Peter, Michael, and Jack all still live together along with Sylvia and Mary ... as one big, happy, unconventional family. Despite the fact that it has worked up to that point, Mary is beginning to feel confused about having a biological father and two honorary fathers. When Sylvia is proposed to by a broadway director named Edward, she feels conflicted because of what the change would mean for Mary. But, even deeper than that, she is in love with Peter, and even though Peter is also in love with Sylvia, he cannot open up to her and admit his true feelings. Sylvia accepts Edward's proposal and they leave for England. Our three bachelors cook up a plan and soon follow them over.
I personally found this movie to be slightly better made and enjoyable than the first film. It flows much better, was better edited, and seemed to gel more at the end. Even so, there is an undeniable charm with the first movie, so overall, I would say I like them about the same. Fiona Shaw's character, Elspeth, caught me slight off-guard at first, as her acting style is definitely off-kilter and unorthodox, but that is her way. After years of watching her in other films, I have grown used to her, and now seeing her in this one is a joy. The chemistry between her and Peter was laugh out loud funny.
I also thought that our young actress, Robin Weisman, was delightful as the little lady, Mary. Some child actors can sometimes grate on you or get on your nerves, but she did not. She did a great job in her role and worked well with our three leading men. I love this one too, and also give it a very strong 8 stars out of 10. It is a high recommend. I cannot watch one without the other, and usually watch them back-to-back as a double feature. If you haven't seen either one, then that is exactly what you should do.
Elspeth: "Mr. Mitchell! What are you doing in my closet?" Peter: "Sometimes a man has to be alone." Elspeth: "And sometimes he needs companionship."
"Three Men and a Little Lady" (1990) brings back our three bachelors played by Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, and Steve Guttenberg. Added to the cast in this one is also Nancy Travis (in a much more pronounced role as Mary's mother, Sylvia), Fiona Shaw, and Christopher Cazenove. This was released 3 years after the first movie, and at the age of 22 and married now, I found it to be just as enjoyable as the original, if not more.
It is 5 years after the events of "Three Men and a Baby". Peter, Michael, and Jack all still live together along with Sylvia and Mary ... as one big, happy, unconventional family. Despite the fact that it has worked up to that point, Mary is beginning to feel confused about having a biological father and two honorary fathers. When Sylvia is proposed to by a broadway director named Edward, she feels conflicted because of what the change would mean for Mary. But, even deeper than that, she is in love with Peter, and even though Peter is also in love with Sylvia, he cannot open up to her and admit his true feelings. Sylvia accepts Edward's proposal and they leave for England. Our three bachelors cook up a plan and soon follow them over.
I personally found this movie to be slightly better made and enjoyable than the first film. It flows much better, was better edited, and seemed to gel more at the end. Even so, there is an undeniable charm with the first movie, so overall, I would say I like them about the same. Fiona Shaw's character, Elspeth, caught me slight off-guard at first, as her acting style is definitely off-kilter and unorthodox, but that is her way. After years of watching her in other films, I have grown used to her, and now seeing her in this one is a joy. The chemistry between her and Peter was laugh out loud funny.
I also thought that our young actress, Robin Weisman, was delightful as the little lady, Mary. Some child actors can sometimes grate on you or get on your nerves, but she did not. She did a great job in her role and worked well with our three leading men. I love this one too, and also give it a very strong 8 stars out of 10. It is a high recommend. I cannot watch one without the other, and usually watch them back-to-back as a double feature. If you haven't seen either one, then that is exactly what you should do.