Mr. Jones (1993)

Calificación de los usuarios:

5.5/10   

Director:

Mike Figgis

Escritores (WGA):

Eric Roth (story)
Eric Roth (screenplay) ...

Fecha de Lanzamiento:

8 octubre 1993 (USA)

Género:

Drama | Romance

Frase comercial:

Everything That Makes Him Dangerous Makes Her Love Him More

Plot:

The story about the relationship between a manic depressive man, Mr Jones, and the female doctor who...

Plot Keywords:

Bipolar Disorder | Orchestra | Psychiatrist Patient Relationship | Piano | Manic Depression

Comentarios de los usuarios:

Don't be fooled by comedy early; still high quality

Reparto

Richard Gere	...	Mr. Jones
Lena Olin	...	Dr. Elizabeth 'Libbie' Bowen
Anne Bancroft	...	Dr. Catherine Holland
Tom Irwin	...	Dr. Patrick Shaye
Delroy Lindo	...	Howard
Bruce Altman	...	David
Lauren Tom	...	Amanda Chang
Lisa Malkiewicz	...	Susan
Thomas Kopache	...	Mr. Wilson
Peter Jurasik	...	Dr. Rosen
León Singer	...	Hot Dog Vendor
Anna Maria Horsford	...	Judge Harris
Edward Padilla	...	Bellboy
Baha Jackson	...	Devon, Howard's Son
Epatha Harris	...	Peyton, Howard's Daughter

También conocida como:

Mr. Jones (Spain) [es]

Duración:

114 min

País:

USA

Idioma:

Inglés

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Relación de Aspecto:

1.85 : 1

Sonido:

Dolby SR

Clasificación:

Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Philippines:R-18 | Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Canada:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | Germany:12 | Netherlands:AL | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R

Locaciones de Filmación:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Compañía:

Rastar Productions

Trivialidades:

Richard Gere's character rides a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle in the movie. San Diego Antique Motorcycle Club president Art Bishop lent his Triumph Bonneville to the film makers for a scene at short notice. Eagle-eyed filmgoers may spot that Bishop's bike is a 1977 750cc T140 Triumph Bonneville whilst a 1966 650cc T120 Triumph Bonneville is in scenes shot earlier. Both Triumphs are finished in blue and white.

Citas:

Mr. Jones: [crying] I can't... I can't stop the sadness.

Conexiones de Película:

References "The Addams Family" (1964)

Don't be fooled by comedy early; still high quality

Based on the first few minutes, I was expecting a comedy about a happy-go-lucky construction worker who displays unconventional behavior. Even after his first trip to a mental hospital, I figured this would be a romantic comedy about a fun guy and the pretty female psychiatrist who wants to prove he's wacko.

Actually, she is right about him. He is manic-depressive. The man who only refers to himself as "Mr. Jones" doesn't believe he is manic-depressive because he would have to get depressed. We haven't seen it and surely it's not true, right? Wrong. This is a very troubled man. He will need a lot of care, and we must be prepared to go through some hard times with him.

Richard Gere did a very good job. Naturally, I liked him best when he was fun. His character seems "normal" because this is a movie, but that soon changes. Gere effectively shows a wide range of personality styles, though this is nothing groundbreaking.

Delroy Lindo is a standout performer as Howard, the co-worker who apparently saves Mr. Jones' life. Although they work together less than a full day (I assume), they become close friends. Some of my favorite scenes have Gere and Lindo together.

Baha Jackson does a good job as Howard's son.

Lauren Tom briefly appears as a bubbly, fast-talking, excited patient. Too bubbly. She's going to have to crash--and she does.

Whether you like this movie or not depends on whether you want comedy or drama. I found enough scenes enjoyable.