[Darko, Donnie]

[Screened @ City Cinemas The Sutton (NYC)-Aud.#2/11-22-03: 04:15pm]

ANYTHING BUT LOVE
Anything but perfect, though lovers of 'struggling performer' films may glean a few laughs along the way!

[aka "Standard Time"/(2002/2003 USA release)] - (1 hr. 42 min.)

2-1/2 stars/3 stars for lovers of vintage standards - IMDB rating: 5.7

Directed/Co-written by Robert Cary
Co-writer/Starring: Isabel Rose

Character/Cast
Billie Golden..............Isabel Rose
Elliot.......................Andrew McCarthy
Greg.......................Cameron Bancroft
Billie's Mom...............Alix Korey
Marci......................Ilana Levine
Sal, the club owner...Victor Argo
Herself....................Eartha Kitt


One of multiple fantasy scenes

Review:

Not unwatchable, but few will be moved by this low-budget attempt to bring the lounge singer movie back to prominence (remember "The Fabulous Baker Boys").

Only for afficionadoes of jazz standards like the title track, all others are taking their chances on a film that for most is anything but entertaining?

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Unreleased soundtrack includes these standards:

"I Can't Give You Anything But Love" (2 different arrangements plus a couple reprises)

"Too Close for Comfort"

"On the Sunny Side of the Street"

"When the Saints Go Marching In"

"It's A Most Unusual Day"

... and others

[Darko, Donnie]

Website:

http://www.anythingbutlovemovie.com/

(website had bigger budget than film itself?)

DVD release date? (or direct to Beta!!!)

[Darko, Donnie]

On DVD now!!!

(worth a rental?)

DVD specs:
Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen

Audio
Surround Sound 5.1 -English