Love at First Sight
Love at First Sight

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Love at First Sight

1990
Movie
114 min
Tagalog

Roselle, Vera, and Gemma are three childhood friends living different lives in search of love and real happiness.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Richard EyreGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In a London hospital, a young woman named Chloe is dying of a rare disease. Her mother, meanwhile, is dealing with her own emotional struggles. As Chloe's condition worsens, her mother finds unexpected solace and connection with a man named Hugh. The film explores themes of life, death, love, and the complexities of human relationships under duress.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its sensitive portrayal of difficult themes and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative a bit predictable. It was generally seen as a thoughtful and poignant drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and performances.

  • Some critics noted a somber tone and deliberate pacing.

  • A tender exploration of love and loss.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of Catherine Zeta-Jones's earliest major film roles, though it was released in the UK in 1990 and later in other territories, with varying distribution.

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