Paging Emma
Paging Emma

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Paging Emma

1999
Movie
112 min
English

An operator at a mobile pager company has her life turned upside down by a seemingly senseless abduction. Currently considered to be a lost film (never released to the general public, after its theatrical premiere in Puerto Rico).

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Director: Kevin VanHookGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful, yet unfulfilled, advertising executive is diagnosed with a rare heart condition. She decides to track down a former flame to experience one last romance before her potential demise. However, her plan is complicated when she discovers her ex has moved on and she must confront her own life choices.

Critical Reception

Paging Emma was a modest independent film that garnered some attention for its exploration of life, death, and regret. While not a major box office success, it found an audience for its heartfelt, albeit somewhat predictable, narrative and strong lead performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and exploration of life's second chances.

  • Noted for a compelling performance by Lori Loughlin in the lead role.

  • Some critics found the plot a bit formulaic and predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception for Paging Emma is not widely available through Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around the Los Angeles area, utilizing various urban and suburban landscapes to represent the protagonist's life.

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