Almost You
Almost You

Almost You

1985Movie96 minEnglish

Alex and Erica Boyer are a young couple in crisis. Alex, despite his loving wife, beautiful home and high-paying job, feels trapped. When Erica has an accident that leaves her temporarily confined to a wheelchair and requiring the services of a private nurse, the beautiful Lisa enters the Boyers' lives. A complicated situation develops as Alex sees Lisa as the cure for his own problems as well as his wife's.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Director: Adam BrooksGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, Eliza, finds herself in a complex love triangle after her husband, Stephen, becomes entangled in a passionate affair with her best friend, Lisa. As the relationships become more tangled, Eliza must confront her own desires and the consequences of her choices. The film explores themes of infidelity, friendship, and the search for personal fulfillment in the urban landscape of New York City.

Critical Reception

Almost You received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its witty dialogue and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the characters to be unsympathetic. The film's exploration of modern relationships was noted, though its execution divided opinion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp dialogue and the chemistry between the leads.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and characters lacking depth.
  • Appreciated for its attempt to capture the complexities of modern relationships.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Almost You' is not widely documented or aggregated on Google reviews, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of user sentiment.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was screened at the 1985 Sundance Film Festival.

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