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When a Man Loves a Woman (1994)
Meg Ryan does drama!
I bought a copy of this film for my wife who was recovering from an emergency appendectomy thinking that it might cheer her up. I was wrong. I identify Meg Ryan with "Sleepless In Seattle", a feel good kind of movie, and was a little surprised (nay shocked) at her ability to swear and, more seriously, carry off a darker role. Andy Garcia I find weak. I am not convinced by him as an actor - hence the central relationship didn't prosper and the film nearly floundered. What saved it was some of the dialogue towards the end - accurately observed and thoughtful - which dealt with the main issue of the film and rooted it in reality. The "secret" was dealt with. Overall a watchable film, some excellent performances from the daughters, but lacking a strong enough plot line to truly satisfy. Finally was there really only two years between Meg Ryan in this and "Sleepless"? Two hard years obviously for Meg!