Any Day Now
Any Day Now is an American drama series that aired on the Lifetime network from 1998 to 2002. The show stars Annie Potts and Lorraine Toussaint as best friends of different races who grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, in the 1960s during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement. In every episode, contemporary storylines are interwoven with a storyline from their shared past.
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Plot Summary
In 1962, a trucking company owner discovers his wife is having an affair with his best friend. Seeking revenge, he frames his wife's lover for a crime he didn't commit and has him sent to prison. Years later, his estranged son, who believes his mother died in childbirth, learns the truth about his parents and embarks on a journey to reunite them.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for the performances of its lead actors, particularly Christopher Walken and Alan Arkin. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable and somewhat melodramatic.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for strong acting from the ensemble cast, especially Walken and Arkin.
- Criticized for a convoluted and somewhat sentimental plot.
- Seen as a well-intentioned drama that doesn't fully deliver on its emotional potential.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent drama with solid performances, though some felt the story was a bit drawn out and overly emotional.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a much darker drama before Robert De Niro took over as director and lightened the tone to incorporate more comedic elements.
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