Bed of Roses

Starring:Christian Slater, Mary Stuart Masterson, Pamela Adlon, Josh Brolin, Brian Tarantina, Debra Monk, Mary Alice, Kenneth Cranham, Ally Walker, Anne Pitoniak, Michael Haley, Cass Morgan, Gina Torres, Nick Tate, VÃctor Sierra, Michael Mantell, Zachary Chaltiel, Claire Jacobs (II), Paul Cassell, Yvonne Zima
Director: Michael Goldenberg
Studio: New Line Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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"Bed of Nails" would have been a better title for this romance, an excruciating exercise that brings out all the worst in the genre. Christian Slater's performance is the high point of this flick, but his character is so obvious that even his subtle skills ultimately makes little difference. Slater plays Lewis, a florist who looks up one night during one of his habitual nocturnal walks and spies Mary Stuart Masterson weeping in a window. The next day he follows her to work and delivers a gorgeous arrangement of posies, leaving her guessing as to the identity of her secret admirer. We must wonder why Lewis pursues her with abandon, as Masterson's character Lisa seems nothing but a dull workaholic. Well, okay, she's also neurotic. First-time director-writer Michael Goldenberg's lopsided script lets us see the psychic damage harbored by both of the main characters, but doesn't make Lisa interesting enough to warrant all the attention heaped upon her, whereas Lewis is a model of perfection. Goldenberg often slips and slides over many details in the story. Since the dialogue is not particularly witty or meaningful, and the plot has pretty much withered by the second reel, there isn't much left on the screen to enjoy. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Description

A workaholic with unresolved issues of abandonment and trust falls in love with a widower who wants her to become a part of his family. Starring Mary Stuart Masterson and Christian Slater.

Customer Reviews:

Touching Love Story For Those Who Enjoy Old Style Romance.......2007-05-19

If you are like me and love both romance and beautiful flowers and believe that somehow the two should always really go together then the low profile and little talked about love story "Bed of Roses", is an essential viewing experience. Starring a perfectly teamed Christian Slater and Mary Stuart Masterton as two seemingly ill matched individuals who find love together and learn alot about themselves in the process this drama could be seen by the cynical in this day an age as being hopelessly "old fashioned". However its charm and especially its very definite message of excepting people with all their faults and weaknesses as the unique individuals they are is truly timeless. Often dismissed as simply another "chick flick" (God I hate that term!) this is one of my favourite "romance" dramas that is ideal for members of both sexes and I find a viewing of it tends to revitalise the spirit and renew hope that real love does exist out there. Visually it is a beautiful looking film ideal for watching with a special someone containing as it does numerous shots of the most beautiful flowers imaginable and many interesting shots of New York during the Christmas season sure to create a good feeling in those watching.

Please don't believe the hype; total waste of time and insult to intelligence.......2007-04-16

Although I, like another reviewer here mentions, rely heavily on Amazon reviewers to guide me in my decision-making over mainly which movies to watch, reviews like the majority of ones presented here make me very skeptical about how much I should continue doing so. Actually, I've started selecting the lowest ratings to look at first because I'm finding in many cases those are actually more in harmony with my thoughts after seeing a movie. And this is definitely one of those cases. The Amazon review as well as the far too few negative reviews presented here reflect totally my feelings about this movie, so I will not add more except to direct you to those.

Feel good movie.......2007-04-16

Good plot. Used real life issues. All actors were great. Great ending!

Sweet, tender and poignant movie about love........2007-03-26

This makes a great date movie and is considered a "chick flick," however, it has a message for many young adults with troubled family history. No matter how horrible your family background/upbringing may have been....you can find love and feel deserving of that love! My husband and I enjoyed the movie and the message.

Absolutely Wonderful! All the reviews are right!.......2006-11-15

I'm probably just like you. I enjoy balancing "real" public opinion before I dish out the cash, and Amazon's always been my favorite place to get honest, accurate opinions. Music....electronics.....whatever.......

A seller on EBay had this disc on auction for next to nothing, and after soooo many positive reviews, I grabbed it.

Wowwwwwwwww!!!!!!

In the Soundtrack genre, there are many unique and individual types. I have always searched for the warm, relaxing, romantic melodies that are light, graceful, and musically beautiful. Silvestri, Shore, The Newmans, Kamen, Newton-Howard, Portman....people who's work really climbs into your heart. This disc is a terrific example of this type.

Even the few vocal tunes at the begginning are enjoyable.

You will be glad you made the purchase. I put mine in the computer hours ago, and as I've been surfing, the music has been wonderful. I just restarted it for the 3rd time!

Average customer rating:

Bed of Roses/Pump up the Volume
Starring: New Line Double Feature
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Release Date: 2005-08-30

Bed Of Roses / In Love And War (Two-Pack)

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Bed Of Roses / In Love And War (Two-Pack)
Starring: Warner 2pak
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00064203K
Release Date: 2004-12-07

Life Is a Bed of Roses (La Vie est un roman) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - France ]

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Life Is a Bed of Roses (La Vie est un roman) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - France ]
Director: Alain Resnais
Manufacturer: mk2
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000N17SBU

Product Description

France released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: French (Mono), English (Subtitles), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SYNOPSIS: Three intertwined tales. On the eve of the First World War, Count Forbek starts to build a fantastic castle in the Ardennes forest. After the war he uses it to start a utopian society by brainwashing his friends, including his former fiancee, Livia, and her husband. In the present day, the castle is being used as an alternative school and, in the summer holidays, for an educational conference. At the conference, the American Nora Winkle bets Claudine that the ernest public school teacher Elisabeth Rousseau will be enticed into the bed of Robert Dufresne, even though the principal speaker, Walter Guarini, is obviously interested in Elisabeth. Meanwhile, the children staying at the castle over the holidays invent their own medieval tale about freeing prisoners from the dungeons. SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Featurette, Interactive Menu, Trailer(s),

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Bed of Roses
Starring: Christian Slater
Manufacturer: Turner Home Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000GAKO32
Release Date: 2005-06-14

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Bed of Roses/Don Juan DeMarco
Starring: Christian Slater , Mary Stuart Masterson , Pamela Adlon , Josh Brolin , and Brian Tarantina
Director: Michael Goldenberg , and Jeremy Leven
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0000DC13N
Release Date: 2003-11-18

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Life Is a Bed of Roses [Region 2]
Starring: Vittorio Gassman , Ruggero Raimondi , Geraldine Chaplin , Fanny Ardant , and Pierre Arditi
Director: Alain Resnais
ProductGroup: DVD
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Average customer rating:

Touching Love Story For Those Who Enjoy Old Style Romance
Please don't believe the hype; total waste of time and insult to intelligence
Feel good movie
Sweet, tender and poignant movie about love.
Absolutely Wonderful! All the reviews are right!

Bed of Roses [Region 2]
Starring: Christian Slater , Mary Stuart Masterson , Pamela Adlon , Josh Brolin , and Brian Tarantina
Director: Michael Goldenberg
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Binding: DVD

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Customer Reviews:

Touching Love Story For Those Who Enjoy Old Style Romance.......2007-05-19

Please don't believe the hype; total waste of time and insult to intelligence.......2007-04-16

Feel good movie.......2007-04-16

Good plot. Used real life issues. All actors were great. Great ending!

Sweet, tender and poignant movie about love........2007-03-26

Absolutely Wonderful! All the reviews are right!.......2006-11-15

Average customer rating:

General | Musicals & Performing Arts | Genres | DVD | Video

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Average customer rating:

Touching Love Story For Those Who Enjoy Old Style Romance
Please don't believe the hype; total waste of time and insult to intelligence
Feel good movie
Sweet, tender and poignant movie about love.
Absolutely Wonderful! All the reviews are right!

Bed of Roses [Region 2]
Starring: Christian Slater , Mary Stuart Masterson , Pamela Adlon , Josh Brolin , and Brian Tarantina
Director: Michael Goldenberg
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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