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Same Time Every Year
Three husbands have a routine every year, where they go away together, to what they tell their wives is a business convention, but is actually a sex resort. What they don't realize is that their wives aren't exactly sitting around doing nothing while they're gone.
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Plot Summary
This film follows the story of a married woman who, during her annual business trips to San Francisco, engages in a discreet affair with a man she meets there. The narrative explores the complexities of their relationship, the emotional toll it takes, and the impact on their respective lives and marriages over a decade. It delves into themes of love, commitment, and the consequences of infidelity.
Critical Reception
Same Time Every Year received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often highlighted the strong performances of its lead actors, particularly Kathleen Turner and Peter Fonda, and praised the film's sensitive exploration of adult relationships. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the storyline somewhat predictable, leading to a generally favorable but not universally acclaimed response from both critics and audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for compelling performances from its lead actors.
Noted for its sensitive portrayal of a complex romantic entanglement.
Criticized by some for a deliberate pace and conventional narrative arc.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but where available, viewers tend to appreciate the emotional depth and the acting, though some find the premise and execution to be somewhat dated or overly melodramatic.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the stage play of the same name by Bernard Slade, who also penned the screenplay.
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