Falling in Love
Falling in Love

Movie spotlight

Falling in Love

1984
Movie
106 min
English

During shopping for Christmas, Frank and Molly run into each other. This fleeting short moment will start to change their lives, when they recognize each other months later in the train home and have a good time together. Although both are married and Frank has two little kids, they meet more and more often, their friendship becoming the most precious thing in their lives.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users65%
Director: Ulu GroszbardGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

A lonely married architect, Frank Raftis, and a struggling artist, Molly Gilmore, meet by chance on a crowded commuter train and strike up a conversation. Despite both being married to other people, they find themselves increasingly drawn to each other, leading to a passionate and complicated affair that threatens to unravel their lives. They must ultimately decide whether to pursue their connection or return to their respective marriages.

Critical Reception

Falling in Love received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising the performances of its lead actors, Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro, but criticizing the predictable plot and lack of chemistry between the characters. Audiences were also divided, with some enjoying the romantic storyline and others finding it uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is elevated by the star power of De Niro and Streep, whose individual performances are compelling.

  • Despite the talent involved, the narrative struggles to ignite, often feeling cliché and underdeveloped.

  • The romantic chemistry between the leads is surprisingly absent, hindering the film's core premise.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a somewhat disappointing romantic drama. While many appreciated seeing Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro on screen, a significant portion of viewers felt the story lacked originality and emotional depth, leading to a less engaging viewing experience.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

During filming, Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro were reportedly not getting along very well, which some critics believe contributed to the perceived lack of chemistry on screen.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

Considering the star power of this movie, I think the story could have been a bit stronger. I don’t mind a juicy coincidence to get a movie ignited, but this story depended upon them so much, perhaps it should have been called It Must be Fa...