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Alan & Naomi
When Naomi, a young refugee from Nazi-occupied Paris, moves into Alan Silverman’s building in New York, he does his best to avoid her. But despite Naomi's strange behavior and the language barrier, they slowly develop a deep and touching friendship.
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Plot Summary
A young Catholic woman, Naomi, is living in New York City with her conservative grandmother. She finds herself drawn to Alan, a charismatic ex-Marine who is struggling with PTSD from his time in Vietnam. Their burgeoning relationship faces challenges from Naomi's traditional upbringing and Alan's internal demons.
Critical Reception
Alan & Naomi received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the film's themes underdeveloped and its pacing slow. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, the overall narrative was often criticized for being predictable and lacking emotional depth.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to tackle sensitive themes of trauma and cultural differences but struggles to execute them effectively.
Performances by Lori Loughlin and David James Elliott are noted as a positive aspect, though unable to salvage the weak script.
Criticized for a lack of originality and a predictable storyline that fails to resonate emotionally.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on the novel of the same name by Mildred Savage, which was published in 1986.
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