Review of Love Field (1992) by Chéri Elaine P — 14 Feb 2010
A neat little story propelled by the assassination of John F. Kennedy, this movie offers a lot more than some more recent films that try to address racial prejudice.
The main characters, Dennis Haysbert as the misunderstood black man, and Michelle Pfeiffer as the ding dong blondie who has it more together then you care to realize, make for a dynamic and interesting on-screen couple. They take us for an enjoyable ride as their tense relationship borders on the margins of distrust and love. They keep us guessing though, and we're never quite sure where this taboo relationship is ultimately headed.
The leisurely pace of the film is a tad annoying; it seems to take much longer than necessary to get where it's going. And most of the other players are almost transparent. I'm not sure if that's by design, or just a result of the magic we get between Pfeiffer and Haysbert. Their performances rise just high enough to make this film watchable for most, and fairly pleasant for a slim majority.
This review of Love Field (1992) was written by Chéri Elaine P on 14 Feb 2010.
Love Field has generally received mixed reviews.
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