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Unconditional Love

(386)IMDb 6.82 h 1 min2016PG-13

When the one man she has adored for years, Victor Fox, is murdered by The Crossbow Killer, Grace goes to London for the funeral. There she meets Dirk, Fox's secret lover of 20 years.

Directors: P.J. Hogan

Starring: Julie Andrews Kathy Bates Rupert Everett

Genres: Comedy Drama Suspense Arts, Entertainment, and Culture Romance

Subtitles: English [CC]

Audio languages: English

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Supporting actors: Barry Manilow Sally Jessy Raphael Meredith Eaton Peter Sarsgaard Lynn Redgravemore…Stephanie BeachamDan AykroydJonathan PryceRichard BriersMarcia WarrenJack NoseworthyDaniel Wyllie

Producers: Jerry Zucker Jocelyn Moorhouse Patricia Whitcher

Studio: Warner Bros.

Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

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Cute little movie about courage, and many other attributes

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2016

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A really nice little movie...not an award winner, but nice. I actually bought it because I heard Barry Manilow was in it, and everyone who knows me knows I am a huge fan. That said, The movie begins with Max Beasley (Dan Aykroyd) telling his wife Grace (Kathy Bates) that he is leaving her (after 25 years) because he just does not want to be married anymore. Meanwhile, Grace is always daydreaming over her music idol, singer Victor Fox (Jonathan Pryce). Of course she is devastated over Max's decision to leave, and she is also devastated to hear of Victor's untimely death when he comes to her home town, Chicago. Victor is to be buried in England. Grace decides to stop feeling sorry for herself about Max, and do something to get on with her life. Soooooo, off she goes to England to attend Victor's funeral, where she finds herself in quite an adventure and finds a very unusual friendship.

Grace begins to explore what unconditional love means as she realizes she can make her own way in iife. It's a movie about the courage to move forward, and about being one's authentic self, about caring and about helping friends, about grieving, and about having a few laughs too. It's also about change, believing in oneself, and taking chances. It is a very enjoyable film. Several guest stars appear in this film, including Julie Andrews, Sally Jessy Raphael, Lynn Redgrave, and.........BARRY MANILOW! Has a cute "feel-good" ending, too.

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Kytka Hilmar-Jezek

Kathy Bates has never played a more lovable "frump". Brilliant!

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017

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Laugh out loud funny, what a hidden gen this movie is. Kathy Bates plays a middle aged woman whose son has flown the nest and her boring husband basically ignores her. Her days are filled with romantic thoughts and fantasies about an Elvis-like figure who she adores and worships. Imagine her shock and grief when he is suddenly killed! Deciding to step out of the box and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, she hops on a plane and has the plan to attend his funeral service. Once she arrives in the little English town, she visits his home and sees a gathering of young me. As the silliness continues, it unfolds that her beloved was a closeted gay man with a younger lover who has, over the years, grown very bitter with the older "frumps" that his lover has been crooning to. Through a series of events, these two unlikely characters form a bond and return to the states to hunt down his killer. A super fun comedy that was truly entertaining.

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Kathy Bates and a wonderful ensemble cast. This movie is good fun.

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019

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This movie is a scream. It has such a talented cast. I only caught 1/2 of it on cable so I ordered it to see the entire movie. It is a feel good movie and who doesn't love a happy ending? If you know someone who hasn't seen it, you will watch it with them again... And you will be singing Barry Manillo's Can't smile without you for at least some part of the day. Buy it, and laugh, smile and forget your troubles for awhile.

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Gillian Sanders

This is one of my favourite movies. I watch it several times a year ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017

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This is one of my favourite movies. I watch it several times a year because I like its depth and simple metaphysical teachings and portrayal of a woman who has been in slavary to her marriage and is finally waking up after a brief dark night of the soul.

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Farmer John

I don't understand why this movie got bad reviews. I LOVE IT

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015

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I don't understand why this movie got bad reviews. I LOVE IT!!!! It's a lovely story, the characters are very well constructed and the performances are very good! I love Meredith Eaton and Kathy Bates are fantastic and of course, the song: I can't smile without you.

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Liz

Can't help loving this film

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2016

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A quirky film with a cast of talented actors who make it a genuine joy to watch. Check out the restaurant scene, where Dan Akyroyd can't quite manage to look at Kathy Bates, so he doesn't crack up. You end up wondering how many takes there were on certain scenes. The cast is having a wonderful time and that's just part of what makes this so wonderful and watchable, even tho the plot is tenuous at best. You also wonder what will happen next--there are some hilarious cameos. Highly recommended if you can suspend belief and just want an upbeat and funny time at the movies.

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Great comedy with Kathy Bates! Recommend for a laugh!

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2016

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Kathy Bates, as usual is great in this one. In fact, she makes the entire movie. Her character is a bored housewife, whose husband, portrayed by Dan Ackroyd, informs her that he wants a divorce, because of her. That sets her life into motion onto a path she normally wouldn't have gone. From Chicago to England she heads and has the time of her life.
Overall, I recommend it to anyone who needs a good laugh. This one will do it for you.

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Kathryn M

Comedy Thriller

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020

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A mix of of comedy and mystery. Starts out kinda slow but when it revs up wow, watch out! Meredith Eaton as Maude is a stand-out star. Who knew Kathy Bates had such a beautiful singing voice! And Rupert Everett. A perfect contrast to the two ladies. Overall, a quite enjoyable film!!!

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cora

Wacky Comedy with a Great Cast

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2016

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Knowing that inspite of its impressive cast the film only had a very limited theatrical release, my expectations weren't terribly high. And so I found myself pleasantly surprised by this wacky little comedy. The script is rather weak, especially the whole crossbow killer storyline, but the actors make up for it with their enthusiastic performances.

The story revolves around Grace, middle aged American housewife and fan of the crooner Victor Fox. When Fox is murdered, she travels to his funeral in England, meets his gay lover Dirk, and the two set out together to hunt down his killer.

Kathy Bates is wonderful as the frumpy middle aged American "home maker" Grace whose whole life revolves around pop idol Victor Fox, played by a glitter-suited Jonathan Pryce, who is only surpassed in the department of pop star parody by the utterly un-besuited Bill Nighy in Love Actually. Priceless. Or should that be pryceless? Meredith Eaton is absolutely gorgeous as Maudey and plays the 'dwarf with an attitude' with panache, standing beside and up to eight foot tall Rupert Everett. Hilarious! Everett, rather unkempt for once, and not the snooty member of the English upper class he plays so often, has a few good moments early on in the film, but seems a little embarrassed towards the end. I can't blame him, his character (and he as an actor) deserves better. Dan Aykroyd turns in a solid performance as Grace's long suffering husband, Lynn Redgrave had me in stitches as the uptight English sister of the Pryce character, and Julie Andrews gleefully parodies herself in a couple of cameos, breaking into song at every opportunity.

Watch this for a bit of a laugh, smile at the end, and don't start looking for fault with it (because you will find it if you do). Not the greatest film ever made, but quite enjoyable. It was cheap and cheerful, and provided light entertainment and a bit of escapism for an evening.

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StratGirl43

love this film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2016

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Great company, delivered on time. fab condition. I wasn't really expecting too much from this film, cos it was such a bargain, thought I'd give it a chance. But I actually REALLY LOVED THIS FILM. I love Kathy Bates anyway, cos she's just wonderful and constantly and frustratingly underrated and in this film she is heartbreakingly wonderful (in my opinion). (the only other actress this good at breaking my heart is Tyne Daly in Judging Amy !) I love love love this film. (the 'dwarf" - you may recognise from Boston Legal is distractingly annoying,and as much as I admire her tinacity, she's just too annoyingly american kinda OTT) I may not watch this film 50 times, but it is certainly not one that i will pack off to the charity shop after one disappointed watch as so often happens.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Jilly Jumbuck

Unconditionally loved this movie

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2015

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This movie I discovered more than 10 years ago and revisit regularly. It never fails to delight and entertain. Directed by Australian writer/director PJ Hogan (Muriel's Wedding, My Best Friend's Wedding, Peter Pan) this movie is idiosyncratic and very funny - and not everyone gets it. I've given numerous copies of the DVD to friends over the years and coerced others into viewing it - and without exception, my friends have loved it. And the stellar cast headed by Kathy Bates, Rupert Everett and Jonathan Pryce - and very ably supported by Lynn Redgrave, Richard Briers, Meredith Eaton (in a scene stealing performance), Dan Akroyd, Peter Sarsgaard, Stephanie Beacham and Julie Andrews - look as though they enjoyed making this movie as much as I have enjoyed viewing it. If you are a fan of the British version of Death at a Funeral you should enjoy this one too. Give it a go!

Pete Steel

Great entertainment

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2009

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This overlooked film is great entertainment and worth its now very low price a dozen times over. The songs are beautifully sung and the acting surprisingly believable given the eccentricity of the plot! This film makes some gentle philosophical points and may challenge your comfort zones here and there but it's well leavened with humour and irony. The bits where Julie Andrews pops up and sings are pure British humour and almost certainly reflect the time when (Sir) Cliff Richard spontaneously led the Wimbledon tennis crowd in a medley of songs to keep spirits up when torrential rain stopped play some years back! This is a film you will watch more than once and rediscover with fond memories when searching your collection for something to make a change from repeats on the tv! Buy it, you'll love it. Peter.

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Love this film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2018

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This is a great film, on of those that slip under the radar. Great cast in a sweet film which some great songs that will have you singing them long after the films over

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