On the other hand, Beatrice Straight (who was always one of the most underrated actresses in the business) gives a fantastic performance as Michael's mother. His character is more or less a plot device (as is Bibi Besch's), and his performance reflects it. Laurence Luckinbill plays a truly predictable character as the Pygmalionesque doctor who creates the physical Marie. It takes a great deal of work on the part of Quinlan, Collins, and Straight to get you to come anywhere near believing the difference exists. It's not the only lapse in reality in the film, but it's by far the biggest.

Most of the change is effected through Quinlin's acting ability (as well suddenly changing her wardrobe to the 70's disco chic that was popular at the time). How unrealistic can you get? With the exception of some make up and hair manipulation, there really is no difference between the Nancy and Marie faces. Years later, all I can do at the age of 37 is cringe with embarrassment that I actually still like this thing. In 1979, I was 14, and I can remember that this was the big movie that all the kids at school wanted to see.

After viewing it, I think you will agree that this movie has been underrated by the IMDB rating system. If you have not seen this movie, try to find a copy of it. This alone is enough to make it a movie worth two hours of your time. Without resorting to the seamer side of life, this story will engage your emotions and embed itself in your mind and your soul, leaving an impression that can last a lifetime. A movie does not have to be full of vulgar language and gratuitous sex to be good it doesn't have to be filled with blood and guts and action sequences and thank God this one has none of the above. I wish I could get a DVD edition of this movie. This is a love story, and a good one, about two individuals whose love for each other is pure and true and ultimately stands the test of both time and tragedy. It will fill in some of the answers to the questions left open by the insensitivity of the film's editors. If you have not read Danielle Steele's adaptation of the original screen play, do so. It is that story, along with the acting ability of Kathleen Quinlan and Steven Collins, that saves the film. What they gave us instead is a good film with a great story line. It has haunted me ever since, in part because of the story itself, and in part because the editors bungled their job and nearly destroyed what could have been a truly great film. I first saw this movie on TV about 15 years ago.

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