The Rachel Papers1989
The Rachel Papers (1989)
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Movie Info
Cast
as Charles Highway
as Rachel Noyce
as Norman
as DeForrest
as Gordon Highway, Charles' Father
as Mrs. Seth-Smith
as Geoff
as Sir Herbert
as Gloria
as Vanessa
as Jenny
as Dr. Knowd, Oxford Don
as Mrs. Tauber
as Kathy
as Chris Minor
as Tauber Academy Assistant
as Suki
as Charlotte Highway
as Andy
as Peppermint Park Waitress
as Valentine Minor
as Rachel's Friend
as Mr. Greenchurch
as Yvonne
as Busker
Critic Reviews for The Rachel Papers
All Critics (10) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (6) | DVD (2)
It has a brisk, well-turned-out quality that augurs well for Harris, the son of Richard Harris. Helping set and maintain the film's smart tone is Chaz Jankel and David Storrs' deft, trendy score.
Director Damian Harris isn't able to capture the book's special charms, and resorts to having his young hero address the camera to keep the viewer in the picture.
The result is without dramatic or moral weight, despite Highway's contrived comeuppance, and it's impossible to care about the characters.
Pryce gives one of the year's most refreshingly uninhibited performances as the boy's weird, postmodern hippie brother-in-law Norman. And Fletcher is a genuine star. His devilish precocity makes The Rachel Papers a bracing treat.
Captures the brash boldness of the novel, but not the literary wit. A misguided affair.
Why must film-makers always be such slaves to the lowest common denominator?
Audience Reviews for The Rachel Papers
All except the main character are played by good actors, does that make sense? The story is realistic, but kinda boring, an the main character annoys me. Overall, it's okay.
Super Reviewer
This movie was funny,and also showed the truth that love hurts!
Super Reviewer
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