Prelude to a Kiss

1992

Comedy / Fantasy / Romance

5
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Fresh63%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled39%
IMDb Rating5.6108238

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Meg Ryan Photo
Meg Ryan as Rita Boyle
Stanley Tucci Photo
Stanley Tucci as Taylor
Kathy Bates Photo
Kathy Bates as Leah Blier
Alec Baldwin Photo
Alec Baldwin as Peter Hoskins
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967.62 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
PG-13
23.976 fps
1 hr 45 min
P/S 1 / 4
1.75 GB
1918*1080
English 2.0
PG-13
23.976 fps
1 hr 45 min
P/S 4 / 4

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by michaeljcummings8 / 10

Unique, Romantic, Odd

"For better or for worse." Cliché but seldom are we tested. This is a very unusual story. You think you're watching a romantic comedy at first, albeit one with ominous overtones. It then veers into a very mystical love story. In my opinion, both Alec Baldwin and Meg Ryan give the best performances of their careers - and are both absolutely stunning-looking and charismatic. The tone is somewhat "Witches of Eastwick" - though not quite as supernatural - and a little bit "Death Becomes Her" - but less absurdist. The supporting players are all excellent, albeit in very lean roles. A few things to keep in mind: the movie is adapted from a 1990 play and can seem a bit stagey at times. Alec Baldwin recreates the role he had created on Broadway. (Mary Louise Parker had created the role on Broadway but the studio insisted on Ryan - Ryan was restrained and very good but her participation gave the impression to audiences that they were in rom-com territory: expectations were set - then dashed - as this is not a rom-com and is at times is very disturbing. Although she was not well-known at the time, MLP may have made this film remembered more fondly.) The writer/director team is also the same as the Broadway play and the writer and director had previously collaborated on Longtime Companion. That is important because deep- down Prelude to a Kiss is a metaphor for loving someone whose clock is ticking - loving someone despite the illness and decay. About true love - and its limits - and appreciating what we have while we have it - it's a little gem of a movie although you need to suspend your disbelief and focus on the three (yes, three) lead performances.

Reviewed by triggergotstuffed10 / 10

One of my all time favourite films

L absolutely love this film. It is my favourite Meg Ryan film and it has a killer cast, including Alec Baldwin, Patty Duke, Ned Beatty and a young Stanley Tucci. It is well written and based on a play written by the same playwright/screenwriter. It is a very entertaining film that is a rom com with some fantasy thrown in. Everyone was well cast for their roles and Meg is magical. If you have never seen this film, give it a view and you might find a new favourite for yourself.

Reviewed by lbrown-2110 / 10

Are you an optimist? Don't miss this film!

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. The plot is compelling and original. It is part love story, part mystery. Every time I watch it I feel transported to a place of mystery and faith. How many movies accomplish putting on the screen the power of love and the vital importance of who we are inside? Alec Baldwin is utterly convincing as he plays the part of the soul-mate who has lost is partner to the body of a dying old man. Meg Ryan radiant as a woman who never sleeps and who by the end of the movie has rediscovered hope. Watching this film should be considered medicine for the body and soul. Are you an optimist? Don't miss this film! Highly recommended.

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