Review of A Little Romance (1979) by Mel J — 24 Nov 2007

Still waiting for my trip to the Bridge of Sighs...

This review of A Little Romance (1979) was written by Mel J on 24 Nov 2007.

A Little Romance has generally received positive reviews.

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By Abby D (153) on 02 Oct 2010

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By William S (848) on 27 Oct 2007

Loved it when I first saw it in 1979 or 1980. A great tale of first love between a young girl and boy…

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By Lazara C (144) on 04 May 2011

Once again the journey for the search of love…

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By Roberto K (8) on 25 May 2008

Diane Lane's first movie, and what a great debut it was! A very charming story - By far the best movie about young love that I've ever seen…

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By Jaime G (251) on 23 Jul 2010

A sweet juvenile love story with a wonderfully hammy supporting performance from Laurence Olivier…

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By Glendy M (1) on 11 Jan 2009

This is the movie that started it all. After I saw this movie I was always looking for the magic of a little romance…

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By J F (205) on 23 Jul 2012

I've enjoyed Diane Lane since I saw Unfaithful and upon delving into her career came upon this movie…

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By Dannielle A (252) on 06 Mar 2012

Not sure why I didn't like it as much as everyone else here, perhaps it's just a bit dated to me, yet young love will always be a timeless story…

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By Bill C (822) on 28 Aug 2013

Diane Lane, in her film debut, is quite charming - everyone else . . . well, not so much…

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