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Reuben, Reuben

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Gowan McGland (Tom Conti) is a Scottish poet battling writer's block. To make a living, he gives lectures on campuses and at art societies in New England, while womanizing and drinking to his heart's content. His debauchery unravels further when he meets Geneva Spofford (Kelly McGillis), a college student with whom he falls in love. But karma begins to creep up on Gowan, as he gets involved in lovesick public disturbances and becomes the unfortunate target of a husband's revenge plans.

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Eddie Harrison film-authority.com ...Reuben, Reuben is a tragic-comedy of the highest order... Rated: 4/5 Sep 15, 2021 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Very much in the British tradition of literary quality, this intimate, intelligent film is extremely well acted by Tom Conti in an Oscar-nominated performance. Rated: B Jul 20, 2011 Full Review Jonathan R. Perry Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) Rated: 3/5 Jul 15, 2005 Full Review Andy Klein Los Angeles CityBeat Rated: 3/5 Sep 2, 2004 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A comic adaptation of a witty Peter DeVries novel. Rated: 3/5 Aug 19, 2004 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall intelligent and very well-acted Rated: 4/5 Jul 19, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicolas M Light and amusing fare that doesn't insult the intelligence. The cast members are all quite apt and good. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/24/23 Full Review steve d Not remotely amusing. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member One of my favourite movies. Tom Conti is both delightful and pitiable as the tragic "Ted Hughes"-like protagonist. Funny, sweet, sad, the perfect movie for when you're feeling a bit old and jaded. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Tom Conti gives the performance of his lifetime in this intelligently written comedy-drama. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Tom Conti is magnificent in this film. He stars as drunken, womanizing poet who happens to fall in love with a young woman, whom he "loves too much to marry." I can't stress this enough: Conti's performance is remarkable. You will either love his witty remarks or hate him for his inconsiderate attitude. The ending is one of the weirdest you will ever see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Intelligent, literate, with great poetry. Above the heads of most moronic Americans. Stick to your Justin Bieber, Yanks. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Gowan McGland (Tom Conti) is a Scottish poet battling writer's block. To make a living, he gives lectures on campuses and at art societies in New England, while womanizing and drinking to his heart's content. His debauchery unravels further when he meets Geneva Spofford (Kelly McGillis), a college student with whom he falls in love. But karma begins to creep up on Gowan, as he gets involved in lovesick public disturbances and becomes the unfortunate target of a husband's revenge plans.
Director
Robert Ellis Miller
Distributor
20th Century Fox Intl.
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 19, 1983, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 1, 2015
Runtime
1h 41m