......I am falling in love with Robert Downey Jr.
It all began with a friendly conversation at work.
Shauna
"Have you seen Iron Man?"
Shauna
"Have you seen Iron Man?"
Me
"No, but I've heard it is getting really good reviews."
Shauna
"It was sooo good! You have to see it Erica!"
Me
"Ehh...I don't really like Robert Downey Jr. all that much."
Shauna
"What!?! Why?!? Don't you like James Dean?"
Me
"Of course! I LOVE James Dean!"
Shauna
"Well, doesn't Robert Downey Jr. kinda remind you of James Dean?"
Me
"I haven't really thought about it."
Shauna
"You need to watch some of his early films. I just know that you will love him."
(Her eyes glaze over with pure adoration.)
"You need to watch Chances Are, you would love him."
(She sighs.)
"He is so handsome in that movie."
I was completely convinced at this point. I just had to experience the feelings that radiated from her face. I went to FYE after work and purchased the very last copy. I watched it that same night. My friend was right. I fell in love with Robert Downey Jr. almost instantly. He resembles Jimmy (James Dean) in many ways. It actually made me cry. So basically the movie goes like this...
Handsome young Washington attorney Louie Jeffries (Chris McDonald) has it all: a promising career, a beautiful wife, and a baby on the way. But after discovering a local judge is in cahoots with the Mob, Louie dies in a car crash and finds himself in Heaven. Unsatisfied with the customer service he's receiving, Louie jumps the gun and gets himself reincarnated before being administered the magic injection that will remove the memories of his former life. For the next quarter-century, Louie's museum curator wife, Corinne (Cybill Shepherd), remains true to her husband's memory, ignoring the frustrated devotion of Louie's best friend, Philip Train (Ryan O'Neal). Meanwhile, Louie's soul grows up in the body of Alex Finch (Robert Downey Jr.), an aspiring journalist. Alex's memories of his life as Louie return after he becomes romantically involved with Miranda (Mary Stuart Masterson) — the daughter he never got to meet. Soon, Alex/Louie is romancing his wife, spurning his daughter's advances, and frustrating Philip's attempts finally to woo Corinne.
I know it may sound a little weird, but it is actually a very charming movie.
4 comments:
it sounds like quite an intriguing plot....hmmm movie afternoon next week maybe?? Oh, is school out yet?? I mean for your 5th graders
Wow, I am as shocked as you are! I would have never guessed it. I cannot believe we talked for so long and you did not tell me about this! Slacker! We will need to discuss this tomorrow!
Thank you so much for sending Cassandra a present. She was so excited to open it. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness!!!
Hey do you remember the movie "Heart and Souls"? I loved him in that! How is your summer going?
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