Basically the flick's a one-note romantic beat whose steady repetition sags over time, despite the compelling end. Actually it's a Spacek showcase as she's up-close in most every scene. In fact, I've almost got her nubile girlish features memorized, despite her being near 40 and without noticeable make-up.
So, movie-wise, will Spacek and lover-boy Kline finally get together after so many years apart. They appear made-for-each-other both professionally and romantically. Trouble is he's now married with a growing son, and living an editor's life in his and Spacek's home town. Meanwhile, successful photo-journalist Spacek suddenly returns from abroad to apparently rekindle their mad love from years before. So what will happen as they re-engage, while Kline's dutiful wife (Bedelia) looks haplessly on.
Now had the script and director played up the drama inherent in the material, it might have worked. But they don't. Instead it's a steady stream of Spacek close-ups as she and Kline cavort romantically. And unless I missed something, we never do find out what kept them apart for so many years after their initial fire-up. Also, the spotty conflict between wild horses vs condo clearances just drops in loosely despite its potential that would have added needed flair. Then too, more scenes of actress Bedelia would have added a vivd presence and much needed drama.
Anyway, it helps somewhat that Spacek delivers a lively engaging performance. However, Kline appears just going-though-the-motions, which may be because Spacek's real-life husband Fisk is directing and clearly favoring his wife camera-wise. All in all, I can see why this rather dull 88-minutes soon fell into obscurity. Still, Spacek not only survived but soon flourished.
So, movie-wise, will Spacek and lover-boy Kline finally get together after so many years apart. They appear made-for-each-other both professionally and romantically. Trouble is he's now married with a growing son, and living an editor's life in his and Spacek's home town. Meanwhile, successful photo-journalist Spacek suddenly returns from abroad to apparently rekindle their mad love from years before. So what will happen as they re-engage, while Kline's dutiful wife (Bedelia) looks haplessly on.
Now had the script and director played up the drama inherent in the material, it might have worked. But they don't. Instead it's a steady stream of Spacek close-ups as she and Kline cavort romantically. And unless I missed something, we never do find out what kept them apart for so many years after their initial fire-up. Also, the spotty conflict between wild horses vs condo clearances just drops in loosely despite its potential that would have added needed flair. Then too, more scenes of actress Bedelia would have added a vivd presence and much needed drama.
Anyway, it helps somewhat that Spacek delivers a lively engaging performance. However, Kline appears just going-though-the-motions, which may be because Spacek's real-life husband Fisk is directing and clearly favoring his wife camera-wise. All in all, I can see why this rather dull 88-minutes soon fell into obscurity. Still, Spacek not only survived but soon flourished.