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A Dangerous Kind of Love
Based on a true story about a mountaineer named Lucy Walker who becomes the first woman to climb the Matterhorn in 1871.
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Plot Summary
A successful and seemingly content married woman finds herself drawn into a passionate and destructive affair with a charismatic but dangerous psychiatrist. As their relationship intensifies, it begins to unravel her carefully constructed life and threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.
Critical Reception
A Dangerous Kind of Love was a made-for-television movie that garnered mixed reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to the strong performances of its lead actors, particularly James Woods, but some found the plot to be predictable and melodramatic. Audiences generally responded to the intense romantic drama and psychological elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for the compelling performances of James Woods and Rachel Ward.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic and melodramatic storyline.
Appreciated for its exploration of a forbidden and tumultuous romance.
Google audience: Audience reception for A Dangerous Kind of Love is not extensively documented on public platforms, but reviews that exist often highlight the intense chemistry between the lead actors and the film's dramatic portrayal of a passionate, albeit destructive, affair.
Fun Fact
The film was initially developed as a pilot for a potential TV series before being reworked into a standalone movie.
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