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25 October 1991 (USA)
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It's not about meat, it's about magic. more
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A clairvoyant thinks she's met her husband to be because she's seen him in her dreams. They marry quickly...
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1 nomination
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Sweet, but predictable
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Demi Moore | ... | Marina Lemke | |
| Jeff Daniels | ... | Dr. Alex Tremor | |
| George Dzundza | ... | Leo Lemke | |
| Mary Steenburgen | ... | Stella Keefover | |
| Frances McDormand | ... | Grace | |
| Margaret Colin | ... | Robyn Graves | |
| Max Perlich | ... | Eugene | |
| Miriam Margolyes | ... | Gina | |
| Helen Hanft | ... | Molly | |
| Christopher Durang | ... | Mr. Liddle | |
| Luis Avalos | ... | Luis | |
| Charles Pierce | ... | Beau | |
| Elizabeth Lawrence | ... | Grammy D'Arbo | |
| Stephanie Laurence | ... | Choir Student | |
| Barry Neikrug | ... | Bicyclist |
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107 min | Germany:98 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:L |
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
South Korea:15 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Finland:S |
Germany:6 |
UK:15 |
USA:PG-13 |
Singapore:PG
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Demi Moore took over the lead role after 'Meg Ryan' dropped out.
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Continuity: Stella can be seen holding her bag after she puts it down on Alex's desk.
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Marina Lemke:
Well, what I say and what people hear aren't always the same thing. Don't you find that in your calling, Doctor?
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Referenced in The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998) (TV)
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IN THE DARK
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Demi Moore (with a blonde do) plays Marina, a clairvoyant who marries a New York butcher believing him to be the man of her dreams. Once she gets to New York she finds out that while her powers seem to be accurate when she advises other people, she may not have made the right choices for herself...
I was forced to watch this movie by my girlfriend and found myself pleasantly surprised. It's no classic, but is a sweet, enjoyable film (though it's fairly easy to spot how things will work out early on).
Over here in the UK the film received a "15" certificate, presumably for the one instance of strong language that actually jars with the rest of the film, and possibly for the lesbian character/s (though they barely touch each other on screen).
I sympathised with most of the characters, especially Mary Steenburgen's would-be singer (she has a surprisingly good voice, by the way). Marina's complete accuracy when it comes to predictions that don't involve her is a little far-fetched, especially when she gets her own life in such a mess.
Worth a look if you like low-key romantic comedies with a slightly magical twist (not a large genre!), or if you liked "Simply Irresistible" (1999) with Sarah Michelle Gellar. Not really one for most guys, though.