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Prelude to a Kiss

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Prelude to a Kiss (1992)

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Reviews Counted: 19 Fresh: 11  Rotten:8 Average Rating: 5.8/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins

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 man appears and asks to kiss the bride. It is this kiss that sends the two lovers on a magical... 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]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Meg Ryan, Alec Baldwin, Kathy Bates, Ned Beatty, Patty Duke

Director: Norman Rene
Composer: Howard Shore
Screenwriter: Craig Lucas
Producer: Michael Gruskoff, Michael Levy

DVD Info

Release:

Apr 10, 2001

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Letterboxed - Anamorphic - 1.85:1

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 4.0 Surround - English
  • Dolby Surround - English
  • Dolby Surround - French

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
  • 2. Bonus Trailers - COURAGE UNDER FIRE, PICTURE PERFECT, A WALK IN THE CLOUDS, FRENCH KISS, EVER AFTER

Interactive Features:

  • Scene Access
  • Interactive Menus

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2/5

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.

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08/14/07
Vincent Canby
New York Times
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06/24/06
Derek Adams
Time Out
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Emanuel Levy
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3/5

The body-switching gimmick shouldn't work, but it really does.

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02/17/05
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)
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04/21/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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03/22/04
Frank Swietek
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02/12/04
Tony Toscano
Talking Pictures (U.S.)
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2/5

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06/04/03
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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3/5

So-so romantic comedy fantasy that barely gets by.

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05/20/03
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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3/4

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03/23/03
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope
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03/05/03
Rebecca Murray
About.com
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02/25/03
Rob Blackwelder
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02/08/03
Nicolas Lacroix
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11/28/02
Nell Minow
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07/26/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
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This adult fairy tale gives us a glimpse of our unity with others and celebrates the enduring power of love.

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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05/12/01
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
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Are romantic comedies supposed to give you the willies?

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05/12/01
Scott Weinberg
Apollo Guide
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01/01/00
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
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