As a reflexive meditation on the nature of love in the AIDS era, this erio-comedy is poignant but it still bears too much the theatrical sensibility of the source material.
Prelude to a Kiss (1992)
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Reviews Counted:20
Fresh:13
Rotten:7
Average Rating:6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Peter (Alec Baldwin) and Rita (Meg Ryan) follow their whirlwind courtship with a storybook wedding, though Rita has those nagging doubts every now and then. After the ceremony, a mysterious elderly... Peter (Alec Baldwin) and Rita (Meg Ryan) follow their whirlwind courtship with a storybook wedding, though Rita has those nagging doubts every now and then. After the ceremony, a mysterious elderly man appears and asks to kiss the bride. It is this kiss that sends the two lovers on a magical journey that they will never forget, and which puts their love to the test by unknown forces. Directed by the late Norman René, who directed the Oscar nominated LONGTIME COMPANION. Based upon the play by Craig Lucas. [More]
Starring: Meg Ryan, Alec Baldwin, Kathy Bates, Ned Beatty
Starring: Meg Ryan, Alec Baldwin, Kathy Bates, Ned Beatty, Patty Duke, Sydney Walker, Stanley Tucci
Director: Norman Rene
Director: Norman Rene
Composer: Howard Shore
Screenwriter: Craig Lucas
Producer: Michael Gruskoff, Michael Levy
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Reviews for Prelude to a Kiss
This Prelude to a Kiss is not only without charm and wit, but it's also clumsily set forth: many people seeing it may wonder what, in heaven's name, is going on.
This adult fairy tale gives us a glimpse of our unity with others and celebrates the enduring power of love.
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