When a Man Loves a Woman

When a Man Loves a Woman


Starring:Andy Garcia, Meg Ryan, Ellen Burstyn, Tina Majorino, Mae Whitman, Lauren Tom, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Eugene Roche, Gail Strickland, Steven Brill, Susanna Thompson, Erinn Canavan, LaTanya Richardson, Bari K. Willerford, James Jude Courtney, Jacques De Groot, Anne Ohliger, Tony Montero, Cynthia Mace, Jennie Yee
Director: Luis Mandoki
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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When a Man Loves a Woman is a dumb title (not another classic pop song, please) for a very smart movie. A kind of gender-switch take on The Lost Weekend, it's about a woman (Meg Ryan) whose alcoholism almost destroys her family. That may sound like just another TV movie, but When a Man Loves a Woman is so authentic in detail and emotion, that everything about it seems fresh, urgent, and engrossing. That's because the film is grounded in the actual experience of co-writer Al Franken (assisted by Rain Man scripter Ronald Bass). Franken is best known for his affiliation with Saturday Night Live and Politically Incorrect, and as the author of Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot, and Other Observations. You may recall that Franken is the creator of Stuart Smalley, 12-step programmer extraordinaire. Well, if you want to know how Stuart was born, you can start here. This is no comedy, however. In fact, one of the most painful realizations comes when attractive, "good-time girl" Alice Green (Ryan) and her husband (Andy Garcia) begin to realize how much of a role alcohol played in their marriage and in bringing them together in the first place. The issues and experiences confronted in this movie go far beyond the stuff you see on Oprah. --Jim Emerson
Description
Two of Hollywood's hottest stars, Meg Ryan (SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE) and Andy Garcia (THE GODFATHER, PART III), deliver critically acclaimed performances in this inspiring motion picture hit. As Alice and Michael, Ryan and Garcia are a passionate couple whose once-stable marriage is rocked by her increasing dependence on alcohol. As they strive to overcome this challenge, they discover a renewed sense of love and commitment. Sparked by hope and ignited by riveting star performances, WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN is the must-see hit of the year -- a story of fiery passion -- and the enduring power of love.
When a Man Loves a Woman
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • great movie
  • One of best love movies ever!!!
  • Alcoholism
  • I have always loved this movie!
  • Fantastic!
 When a Man Loves a Woman
Starring: Andy Garcia , Meg Ryan , Ellen Burstyn , Tina Majorino , and Mae Whitman
Director: Luis Mandoki
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: 6305692572
Release Date: 2000-02-15

Amazon.com essential video

When a Man Loves a Woman is a dumb title (not another classic pop song, please) for a very smart movie. A kind of gender-switch take on The Lost Weekend, it's about a woman (Meg Ryan) whose alcoholism almost destroys her family. That may sound like just another TV movie, but When a Man Loves a Woman is so authentic in detail and emotion, that everything about it seems fresh, urgent, and engrossing. That's because the film is grounded in the actual experience of co-writer Al Franken (assisted by Rain Man scripter Ronald Bass). Franken is best known for his affiliation with Saturday Night Live and Politically Incorrect, and as the author of Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot, and Other Observations. You may recall that Franken is the creator of Stuart Smalley, 12-step programmer extraordinaire. Well, if you want to know how Stuart was born, you can start here. This is no comedy, however. In fact, one of the most painful realizations comes when attractive, "good-time girl" Alice Green (Ryan) and her husband (Andy Garcia) begin to realize how much of a role alcohol played in their marriage and in bringing them together in the first place. The issues and experiences confronted in this movie go far beyond the stuff you see on Oprah. --Jim Emerson

Description

Two of Hollywood's hottest stars, Meg Ryan (SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE) and Andy Garcia (THE GODFATHER, PART III), deliver critically acclaimed performances in this inspiring motion picture hit. As Alice and Michael, Ryan and Garcia are a passionate couple whose once-stable marriage is rocked by her increasing dependence on alcohol. As they strive to overcome this challenge, they discover a renewed sense of love and commitment. Sparked by hope and ignited by riveting star performances, WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN is the must-see hit of the year -- a story of fiery passion -- and the enduring power of love.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great movie.......2007-05-12

Everybody needs to watch this movie is a real life story, that you will learn from it. excellent.

5 out of 5 stars One of best love movies ever!!!.......2007-03-23

I have watched this movie probably 20 times....consider it one of the best love movies ever along with "The Notebook", "The Wedding Date", "Sleepless in Seattle", and some of the oldies. Keep em' coming!!

4 out of 5 stars Alcoholism.......2007-03-09

This movie was wonderful to show to adolescents who are struggling with addictions. What I really enjoyed about the movie, and its portrayal of addiction, was the emotional work involved after the main character left rehab. It showed the struggle to regain normalcy (if there ever was normal within the family). It showed the struggle of learning how to live together sober and how to enjoy life sober. She ended up leaving her husband for a time in order to work on herself before trying to work on her marriage, which was a healthy thing to do. Great movie.

5 out of 5 stars I have always loved this movie!.......2007-02-11

Far under rated! Total BS that both Meg & Andy were not at least nominated for Golden Globes. This is the only movie I actually like Andy Garcia in actually. He seems to play a lot of shady slimy characters which I really do not feel suite him. In this role he was so loving, kind, honest, and devoted. Even with his typical male issues he was still the husband I'd want. Meg did an amazing job as an alcoholic and it's a very difficult and commendable role to take on. Loved the little girls in it as well. The littlest one just takes my heart. Such a sweetie!

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2007-02-03

This movie is fantastic and it really shows the destructive power of addiction. More importantly, it shows the enduring power of love! I never get tired of this film.
When a Man Loves a Woman / The Joy Luck Club
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		When a Man Loves a Woman / The Joy Luck Club
    Starring: Kieu Chinh , Tsai Chin , France Nuyen , Lisa Lu , and Ming-Na
    Director: Wayne Wang , and Luis Mandoki
    Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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    ASIN: B00006FDCZ
    Release Date: 2002-11-19

    Description

    The Joy Luck Club - DVD- Produced by Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone (Best Picture -- PLATOON) and based on the powerful #1 best-selling book, THE JOY LUCK CLUB tells the uplifting story of four remarkable friends whose extraordinary lives are filled with joy and heartbreak. Their lifelong friendship reveals a mosaic of the startling events and conditions that have shaped their lives -- and how these experiences have affected the hopes and dreams they hold for each of their children. Hailed as one of the must-see films of the year, this exceptional motion picture is sure to entertain and inspire you from beginning to end. When A Man Loves A Woman - English/French DVD- of Hollywood's hottest stars, Meg Ryan (YOU'VE GOT MAIL, CITY OF ANGELS) and Andy Garcia (DESPERATE MEASURES, THE GODFATHER, PART III), deliver critically acclaimed performances in this inspiring motion picture hit. As Alice and Michael, Ryan and Garcia are a passionate couple whose once-stable marriage is rocked by her increasing dependence on alcohol. As they strive to overcome this challenge, they discover a renewed sense of love and commitment. Sparked by hope and ignited by riveting star performances, WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN is the must-see hit of the year -- a story of fiery passion -- and the enduring power of love.
    When a Man Loves a Woman [Region 2]
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • great movie
    • One of best love movies ever!!!
    • Alcoholism
    • I have always loved this movie!
    • Fantastic!
    		 When a Man Loves a Woman [Region 2]
    Starring: Andy Garcia , Meg Ryan , Ellen Burstyn , Tina Majorino , and Mae Whitman
    Director: Luis Mandoki
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    ASIN: B00004RYXQ

    Amazon.com essential video

    When a Man Loves a Woman is a dumb title (not another classic pop song, please) for a very smart movie. A kind of gender-switch take on The Lost Weekend, it's about a woman (Meg Ryan) whose alcoholism almost destroys her family. That may sound like just another TV movie, but When a Man Loves a Woman is so authentic in detail and emotion, that everything about it seems fresh, urgent, and engrossing. That's because the film is grounded in the actual experience of co-writer Al Franken (assisted by Rain Man scripter Ronald Bass). Franken is best known for his affiliation with Saturday Night Live and Politically Incorrect, and as the author of Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot, and Other Observations. You may recall that Franken is the creator of Stuart Smalley, 12-step programmer extraordinaire. Well, if you want to know how Stuart was born, you can start here. This is no comedy, however. In fact, one of the most painful realizations comes when attractive, "good-time girl" Alice Green (Ryan) and her husband (Andy Garcia) begin to realize how much of a role alcohol played in their marriage and in bringing them together in the first place. The issues and experiences confronted in this movie go far beyond the stuff you see on Oprah. --Jim Emerson

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars great movie.......2007-05-12

    Everybody needs to watch this movie is a real life story, that you will learn from it. excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars One of best love movies ever!!!.......2007-03-23

    I have watched this movie probably 20 times....consider it one of the best love movies ever along with "The Notebook", "The Wedding Date", "Sleepless in Seattle", and some of the oldies. Keep em' coming!!

    4 out of 5 stars Alcoholism.......2007-03-09

    This movie was wonderful to show to adolescents who are struggling with addictions. What I really enjoyed about the movie, and its portrayal of addiction, was the emotional work involved after the main character left rehab. It showed the struggle to regain normalcy (if there ever was normal within the family). It showed the struggle of learning how to live together sober and how to enjoy life sober. She ended up leaving her husband for a time in order to work on herself before trying to work on her marriage, which was a healthy thing to do. Great movie.

    5 out of 5 stars I have always loved this movie!.......2007-02-11

    Far under rated! Total BS that both Meg & Andy were not at least nominated for Golden Globes. This is the only movie I actually like Andy Garcia in actually. He seems to play a lot of shady slimy characters which I really do not feel suite him. In this role he was so loving, kind, honest, and devoted. Even with his typical male issues he was still the husband I'd want. Meg did an amazing job as an alcoholic and it's a very difficult and commendable role to take on. Loved the little girls in it as well. The littlest one just takes my heart. Such a sweetie!

    5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2007-02-03

    This movie is fantastic and it really shows the destructive power of addiction. More importantly, it shows the enduring power of love! I never get tired of this film.
    When a Man Loves a Woman [Region 2]
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		When a Man Loves a Woman [Region 2]
      Starring: Andy Garcia , Meg Ryan , Ellen Burstyn , Tina Majorino , and Mae Whitman
      Director: Luis Mandoki
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      When a Man Loves a Woman [Region 2]
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • great movie
      • One of best love movies ever!!!
      • Alcoholism
      • I have always loved this movie!
      • Fantastic!
      		 When a Man Loves a Woman [Region 2]
      Starring: Andy Garcia , Meg Ryan , Ellen Burstyn , Tina Majorino , and Mae Whitman
      Director: Luis Mandoki
      ProductGroup: DVD
      Binding: DVD

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      Brill, StevenBrill, Steven | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
      Burstyn, EllenBurstyn, Ellen | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
      Garcia, AndyGarcia, Andy | ( G ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
      Hoffman, Philip SHoffman, Philip S | ( H ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
      Hoffman, Phillip SeymourHoffman, Phillip Seymour | ( H ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
      Majorino, TinaMajorino, Tina | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
      Roche, EugeneRoche, Eugene | ( R ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
      Ryan, MegRyan, Meg | ( R ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
      Strickland, GailStrickland, Gail | ( S ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
      Thompson, SusannaThompson, Susanna | ( T ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
      Tom, LaurenTom, Lauren | ( T ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
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      ASIN: B00004D07F

      Amazon.com essential video

      When a Man Loves a Woman is a dumb title (not another classic pop song, please) for a very smart movie. A kind of gender-switch take on The Lost Weekend, it's about a woman (Meg Ryan) whose alcoholism almost destroys her family. That may sound like just another TV movie, but When a Man Loves a Woman is so authentic in detail and emotion, that everything about it seems fresh, urgent, and engrossing. That's because the film is grounded in the actual experience of co-writer Al Franken (assisted by Rain Man scripter Ronald Bass). Franken is best known for his affiliation with Saturday Night Live and Politically Incorrect, and as the author of Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot, and Other Observations. You may recall that Franken is the creator of Stuart Smalley, 12-step programmer extraordinaire. Well, if you want to know how Stuart was born, you can start here. This is no comedy, however. In fact, one of the most painful realizations comes when attractive, "good-time girl" Alice Green (Ryan) and her husband (Andy Garcia) begin to realize how much of a role alcohol played in their marriage and in bringing them together in the first place. The issues and experiences confronted in this movie go far beyond the stuff you see on Oprah. --Jim Emerson

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars great movie.......2007-05-12

      Everybody needs to watch this movie is a real life story, that you will learn from it. excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars One of best love movies ever!!!.......2007-03-23

      I have watched this movie probably 20 times....consider it one of the best love movies ever along with "The Notebook", "The Wedding Date", "Sleepless in Seattle", and some of the oldies. Keep em' coming!!

      4 out of 5 stars Alcoholism.......2007-03-09

      This movie was wonderful to show to adolescents who are struggling with addictions. What I really enjoyed about the movie, and its portrayal of addiction, was the emotional work involved after the main character left rehab. It showed the struggle to regain normalcy (if there ever was normal within the family). It showed the struggle of learning how to live together sober and how to enjoy life sober. She ended up leaving her husband for a time in order to work on herself before trying to work on her marriage, which was a healthy thing to do. Great movie.

      5 out of 5 stars I have always loved this movie!.......2007-02-11

      Far under rated! Total BS that both Meg & Andy were not at least nominated for Golden Globes. This is the only movie I actually like Andy Garcia in actually. He seems to play a lot of shady slimy characters which I really do not feel suite him. In this role he was so loving, kind, honest, and devoted. Even with his typical male issues he was still the husband I'd want. Meg did an amazing job as an alcoholic and it's a very difficult and commendable role to take on. Loved the little girls in it as well. The littlest one just takes my heart. Such a sweetie!

      5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2007-02-03

      This movie is fantastic and it really shows the destructive power of addiction. More importantly, it shows the enduring power of love! I never get tired of this film.

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