Leo McCarey's lighthearted romance combines with tragedy to tell the tale of two lovers who long to be together but are engaged to others.
In this legendary tearjerker, the world's most eligible bachelor (Cary Grant) is set to marry an heiress. But unfortunately for his bride-to-be, while he's traveling alone on a luxury liner he meets Terry McKay (Deborah Kerr) and realizes he's engaged to the wrong woman--and she's engaged to the wrong man. They finally agree to spend six months apart; if they still love each other at the end of that time, they will reunite at the top of the Empire State Building. But the path of true love does not always run smooth, and tragedy threatens to tear the couple apart. Leo McCarey directed both the original (LOVE AFFAIR) and this remake, and viewers often amiably battle over which film is the more touching. This much-loved film features the Academy Award-nominated title song and a splendid supporting cast.
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER figures prominently in SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE, in which the female characters watch it constantly, with tears in their eyes. (The men watch it uncomprehendingly and untouched.)
This version is a remake of McCarey's 1939 film LOVE AFFAIR. According to Richard Roud in his CINEMA: A CRITICAL DICTIONARY, McCarey preferred the first version because "Cary Grant's irony in the remake took away from the 'beauty' of the original." The film was remade again in 1994 with Warren Beatty and Annette Bening.
The film was shown on the American Movie Classics cable network in its original Widescreen format in February 1994.
Affair To Remember Reviews:
"AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER evolves effortlessly, almost invisibly, from light romantic comedy to a kind of spiritual drama, as the characters cast off their public identities and approach their essences..."-- Dave Kehr, New York Times
5 stars out of 5 -- "This is a classic, combining romance, drama, comedy and style....A love story, but one that touches the heart..."-- Ultimate DVD Staff, Ultimate DVD
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Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)
Good tear jerker We had never seen this movie but, after hearing about it so often in "Sleepless In Seattle" decided to watch it. We will be watching it again I'm sure. Submitted by twowebs (Marianna, FL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
A True Classic What else can be said about these two? Wonderful classic movie, and excellent seller to deal with. Movie was delivered in a very timely manner, and in A+++ condition. Paid a lot less for it here at CD universe, than anywhere else!!! Submitted by dzock (Portage, PA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
One Of The Best Excellent picture. Submitted by jfetterhoff3 (Marco Island,Fl) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
5-Star Classic An Affair to Remember is by far one of the best classics of all time. A remake was made of this movie a few years ago; however, it couldn't touch this original with a ten foot pole. Every classic buff should have this movie as part of their collection. Over the years, I've seen this movie at least 12 times. Submitted by a reviewer (Washington DC) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
A WONDERFUL ENDING No sex, no violence, a wholesome, beautiful love story with a happy ending. I loved it! I own it, and now a friend asked for it as a Christmas gift. Submitted by Mary Ann (Princeton, NJ, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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In this poignant and humorous love story nominated for four Academy Awards, Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr meet on an ocean liner and fall deeply in love. Though each is engaged to someone else, they agree to meet six months later at the Empire State Building if they still feel the same way about each other. But a tragic accident prevents their rendezvous and the lover's future takes an emotional and uncertain turn.
Source: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Region 1 Keep Case - Checkpoint, Sensormatic Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: Mono - Spanish Stereo - English, French Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - Marnie Nixon, Joseph McBride Behind the Scenes - Backstory: An Affair to Remember Trailers - 1. Trailer 2. Movietone News: AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER Shipboard Premiere Attracts Celebrities Text/Photo Galleries: Still Gallery
Good tear jerker
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