A Little Romance

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A Little Romance

PG

Released Apr 27, 1979

1h 48m

Romance

Comedy

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Intellectually precocious teenager Lauren King (Diane Lane) lives in Paris with her somewhat ditzy mother (Sally Kellerman). On a movie set, she strikes up a friendship with teenage film buff Daniel Michon (Thelonious Bernard). After Lauren's mother forbids her to date the outspoken Daniel, the young lovebirds team up with eccentric pickpocket Julius (Laurence Olivier) to run away to Venice, where, according to legend, a couple who kiss under the Bridge of Sighs will stay together forever.

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Judith Martin

Washington Post

The intentional comedy in the film always seems on the verge of working, but then is quickly bludgeoned to death.

May 9, 2017

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Frank Rich

TIME Magazine

The film's portrait of young love may be touching, but its most moving moments celebrate love of a different kind: the passion that movie professionals, both young and old, have for their craft.

Sep 22, 2015

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Gary Arnold

Washington Post

Thanks to the heavy synthetic hand of director George Roy Hill, the potentially charming aspects of th kids' infatuation curdle into syrupy gruel.

Sep 22, 2015

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

What you get is a pleasant rebellious teen film.

Rated: B-

Apr 13, 2023

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

A sweet endearing tale of teen love

Jun 10, 2020

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

An absolutely delightful teen romance.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 5, 2020

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Munkh T

Loved the colour and vibe of movie. 👍👍👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/24

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Uynga U

very beautiful love story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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erdene c

a beautiful story of passionate love

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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Munkhjargal A

This movie shows what love is like. Although the guy was boring, his new girlfriend wasn't. I really like seeing a girl who is open. This is how the director described that there are such couples.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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Bahad j

It was a really good movie. Very instructive. I really liked it. I will watch it again later.Also, I really like the small details of the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/24

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helder f

This movie is a bit disjointed and strange. In part, the problem might be that the movie is outdated. To treat a romance between two teenagers in an almost adult way is a bit strange in the current day and age. But i think there’s a problem with how their love is displayed. Their love is displayed as actions, not so much as feelings.. We see them wanting each other’s company, seeking the perfect kiss under the bridge, but we rarely have access to their love from their minds. All their actions seem a bit performative for that matter. They do not exchange many words, and in fact some scenes there’s substantial level of arguing… a bit too uncomfortable to watch. It feels all in all a bit empty.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/02/24

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Synopsis

Intellectually precocious teenager Lauren King (Diane Lane) lives in Paris with her somewhat ditzy mother (Sally Kellerman). On a movie set, she strikes up a friendship with teenage film buff Daniel Michon (Thelonious Bernard). After Lauren's mother forbids her to date the outspoken Daniel, the young lovebirds team up with eccentric pickpocket Julius (Laurence Olivier) to run away to Venice, where, according to legend, a couple who kiss under the Bridge of Sighs will stay together forever.

Director: George Roy Hill
Producer: Robert Crawford Jr., Yves Rousset-Rouard
Screenwriter: Allan Burns
Distributor: Orion Pictures
Production Co: Pan Arts Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 27, 1979, Original
Release Date (DVD): Jan 7, 2003
Runtime: 1h 48m

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