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One Special Night (1999) (TV)
13 out of 13 people found the following comment useful :-
One for the holidays :), 13 February 2004
Author: Maddie
"One Special Night" is the classic story of two people meeting each other and taking an instant dislike to the other, then slowly but surely warming up to each other. What makes this movie stand out above the rest in the genre, is that after they spend their 'one special night' together, it's not all smiles and roses. Messages get mixed up, white lies are told and things happen that seem to drive the two further apart and make any chance at romance seemingly impossible.
This is Julie Andrews & James Garner's third movie together and in 35 years, since the filming of "The Americanization of Emily" & "Victor/Victoria", neither of them have lost their glow or spunk and can still create the spark between that makes them so adorable.
The two stars of "One Special Night" are far from the average Hollywood tartlets that seem to dominate the genre. Instead they're mature, well established people that give the movie that little bit more credibility and realism.
It's nice to see that Hollywood is still willing to make romance movies with actors and actresses that are no longer considered "young" as personally I think people only get better with age.
This move is definitely one that proves that theory correct beyond a doubt!
9 out of 9 people found the following comment useful :-
Andrews and Garner do it again!, 29 November 2006
Author: phillindholm from Rohnert Park, CA
Watched this again this weekend. I have seen it every year since it's premiere in 1999. Andrews and Garner (in their third film together) still have chemistry together--and then some. This is truly a classic, and a sterling example of what a Holiday movie should be. The entire cast performs beautifully, the wintry atmosphere is completely captivating and the musical score is perfect. Add to these a script which is believable and touching without becoming trite. Everyone gets an "A" for their work in this, but in the end, it's truly the perfect performances of Andrews and Garner that make this such a memorable experience.
6 out of 6 people found the following comment useful :-
A Wonderful Holiday Film, 30 October 2003
Author: (merylstreep69@sbcglobal.net)
Sick and tired of watching It's A Wonderful Life? try this then as a v v suitable replacement! Julie Andrews and James Garner are very well matched in this delightful and sometimes bittersweet film about two people who become stranded in a snowbound cottage for"One Special Night" as they themselves put it.
Julie Andrews gives an Oscar worthy performance as Catherine and same with James Garner as Robert, two people who find love, without really looking for it as two recently widowers....
Not wanting to spoil this film for those who have not seen it, I can just say in closing that if you do not cry at least once during this film, you do not deserve to call yourself a human being...
7 out of 8 people found the following comment useful :-
James Garner in his best role since "My Fellow Americans", 26 December 1999
Author: Matlock-4 from MI
James Garner and Julie Andrews reunite for this very special TV-Movie. They play two people stranded in a snow storm who through the night learn about each other and grow a meaningful friendship. James Garner is excellent, while Julie Andrews delivers a knockout performance. A great CBS movie, watch it if you get the chance.
5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful :-
A film with ascending human values, 18 January 2001
Author: saturn (mbainy@zip.com.au) from Sydney, Australia
I have always admired a film based on a story with steadily ascending human values. Like "An Affair to Remember", the story in "One Special Night" begins with a negative relationship between Garner and Andrews but, as they become better acquainted, their antagonism goes into neutral. When they are finally forced to take refuge in a deserted house to shelter from the heavy snowstorm and they eventually discover that they both possess that sublime quality of positive human values, their affection for one another gradually develops into a beautiful kind of love superbly suited to their advanced age. The dialogue between Andrews and Garner is admirably sober, witty, and often deeply touching. One feels compelled to offer congratulations also to writers Hartman and Silvers, and director Roger Young for a truly heart-warming story. One would wish to be witnessing a reversal of the sleazy trend so frequently adopted by the movie makers of the last quarter of the twentieth century. I gave this story a score of 9, and I added another point for the fact that the film was produced well after what I've always considered to be the golden age of Hollywood movies (1930-70) in this age when films are being made in abundance but rarely with any depth of meaning.
4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
A lovely night, 27 December 2004
Author: Barbara (missgoddess1907@aol.com) from Germany
I gave "One Special Night" to myself as a Christmas present and it was worth every cent I spent on it. James Garner as Robert the Builder and the great-looking Julie Andrews as Catherine the Doctor are a terrific couple, funny, heart-warming and lovable. You can see that Garner and Andrews known each other for quite a while and that they're used to act together. They do have a chemistry that makes your heart want to jump. Julie is funny but nonetheless you can see how Katharine's suffering. And Jim, well, let's say, he's the great re-actor he's ever been. I really enjoyed watching those two eat maccaroni and cheese and Julie's face just as well as Jim's. There are so many little scenes you don't realize when you see the movie for the first time that'll make you laugh when you watch for the third or fourth time. I love the way, Catherine talks to herself. We all do it, right? But only few people show it. It was funny and sad, and Julie made it so great. She's just perfect (I LOVE HER!!!) So guys, get some hot chocolate and watch. It doesn't have to be between the holidays, but every day. But in summer, I recommend chocolate ice-cream instead of hot chocolate. If you're not disgusted when you see two older people fall in love, you'll enjoy this movie!
4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
The Best holiday movie in history, 2 January 2002
Author: JulieAndrews4eva (JulieAndrews4eva@aol.com) from julie andrews land
One SPecial Night really will describe the night you watch it-and i do reccomend watching it at night. But for me its one special night every night becausei am constantly watching again and again. I wrote a review aobut a month or so ago and i think its high time i write another for one special night. maybe i'll make it a tradition.
****Julie Andrews~ and James Garner give stellar, remarkable performances. As Julie Andrews biggest obsessor ever, i say she was TREMENDOUS! As usual.
Julie and James have kept their chemistry going since 1964! And over the years they've become good friends (having done three movies together)and very fond of each other. I will never forget the feeling i got the first time i watched it at the end. OH!!!!!! wow. it was great. the end isnt surprising because the stupid commercials (which i have to see OVER and OVEr again because i taped the movie from the TV) give away the ending. Way to go CBS! Anyway. this movie was the highest-rated, most-watched television special on the 1999-2000 season on ANY station. :D well, until my next review i bid you farewell!
Toodles!
Julie Andrews Always, ~*Skye*~
3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful :-
An EXCELLENT movie!!, 24 December 2006
Author: carson from United States
My spouse & I count this movie as one of our all time favorites & a MUST SEE for the holidays. We never miss it, as it is an extremely enjoyable, fun, romantic & heartwarming movie, with a superb cast who give fantastic performances. Ms. Andrews & Mr. Garner, reportedly close friends in real life, have a lot of "spark" together & the dialog written for them is, at times, hysterical. There are some sad points in the movie, which only make it more believable & true-to-life. The scenery in this movie is gorgeous & there are a few stories going on at once, making it a non-stop enjoyable movie. The title, "One Special Night" defines the catalyst for a lifetime of special love & relationships.
3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful :-
Chocolate pancakes anyone?, 22 December 2005
Author: squarepizza4-1 from United States
Call me sappy. Call me nostalgic. Call me silly. But I loved it. 2 great actors, one Oscar winner one who should be and an old fashioned relatively moral love story. It evokes a feeling I will never forget and I re-watch it every year. BTW I've never seen any of the supporting cast again and that is disappointing. I also hope James and Julie don't make us wait another 18 years to another film together; they have previously co-starred in The Americanization of Emily and Victor Victoria. Husbands take note about what James Garner remembered the most of his late wife and Julie Andrews' reaction. and after seeing the film have some chocolate chip pancakes in the stars honor.
3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful :-
Great Movie 10 Stars Andrews & Garner Great! :), 28 November 1999
Author: jeremy-44 (jeremyambler@webtv.net) from White Sul Spgs WV
Im 14 Years Old And I Watched And Taped One Special Night And It Was A Very Good Movie! 10 Stars! Andrews And Garner Were Great! This Movie Was About James Garner (My Fellow Americans) Needing A Lift Home On A Very Snowy Night And Julie Andrews (The Sound Of Music) Ask's Him If He Would Like A Ride In Her Car Home And When On The Way Home They Hit A Slick Spot In The Road And Go Over In To The Deep Snow And Can't Get Her Car Out! Soon They Fnd A Cabin And Stay The Night And Soon They Fall In Love! This Movie Is A Drama Mixed With A Little Comedy! -Jeremy
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