The enduring appeal of tearjerker AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957) is sufficient that there's room for it to coexist with both the American salute SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993) and this dry-as-Vermouth French homage.
Glamorous divorcee Fanette (Catherine Deneuve) runs into a spurned suitor, Bernard (Bernard LeCoq), at their 30-year college reunion. Of course, she would rather reconnected with Bernard’s friend, Philippe -- he’s the one who got away, and marriage and motherhood have done nothing to stop Fanette pining for her old flame. Once Bernard realizes he still doesn't stand a chance with Fanette, he castigates her for indulging dewy-eyed "it might have been" ...
Released:
2002
Rated:
NR
Length:
96 mins