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The Temptation
Virginia is a strong businesswoman. She is an old woman in the company and no man has fallen in love with her. She is so desperate for love that when she sees other women dating, she is so envious that she pretends to have a date to comfort herself. Virginia meets Frankie, who is six years younger than she is, and becomes a couple, but she is pressured to break up with him because he is younger than she is and has no career. Despite the fact that Frankie approaches her, she refuses to fall in love and ends up with a man who owns a business.
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Plot Summary
A successful and seemingly content married woman finds herself drawn into a passionate affair with a charismatic photographer. As her life unravels, she must confront the consequences of her choices and the true nature of her desires. The film explores themes of infidelity, societal expectations, and the search for personal fulfillment.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its exploration of female desire and the performances of its lead actors, while others found the plot to be predictable and melodramatic. It is often remembered as a product of its time, reflecting the anxieties and sexual politics of the mid-1980s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its honest portrayal of a woman's struggle with temptation and her desire for something more.
Criticized for its somewhat formulaic plot and melodramatic execution.
Noted for the chemistry between the lead actors.
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Fun Fact
Shelley Hack, who plays the lead role, was previously known for her role as Tiffany Welles on the television series 'Charlie's Angels'.
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