The Other Lover
The Other Lover

Movie spotlight

The Other Lover

1985
Movie
100 min
English

A novelist (Jack Scalia) enters into a complicated affair with a doctor's wife (Lindsay Wagner), who happens to be his publishing company's marketing director and a mother of two.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: John DerekGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A photographer struggles with his relationships when he becomes involved with two women: his wife, who is in a coma, and her identical twin sister. He finds himself drawn to the sister, leading to a complex and morally ambiguous situation.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews, with critics often citing a weak script and questionable thematic elements. While some acknowledged the visual aspects, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking but narratively hollow.

  • The plot relies on an unbelievable premise.

  • Performances are overshadowed by a convoluted story.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film on Google platforms.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Hawaii, with director John Derek also serving as cinematographer to capture the island's exotic beauty.

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