I have just viewed this wonderful feeling movie for the first time and agree that the trailer shows us so much more that we want to experience. What a shame such moving scenes were cut most likely for time. Other changed information I've noted was that initially Kim provided Lewis with a look into Lisa's history which was changed to Lisa's confession after Lewis found her white memorabilia box. Most likely it was thought that Lisa should be the one to tell her personal story instead, so the scene was changed to Kim speaking about one of the children she works with similar issues. Either way would have worked for me, I can see where the change took place visually which does not interrupt the film. But one wonders why things happen this way.
Yes I would have liked to know a little bit more about Lisa and Danny's relationship, he was a good addition and I liked him very much, good actor choice. And I found I immediately warmed up to the investor that Lisa meets with in the beginning of the film. When she receives the inappropriate phone call in the middle of conducting important business,(and I can't figure out who this actually is), the investor seems truly concerned for her. And I even liked the florest boys.
On Lewis and Lisa's flower delivery excursion, what a nice touch to add a woman who was not only crying when the door bell rang but she resembled Lisa, easing Lisa's feelings more and more that Lewis was an ok guy. It was obvious that she was already attracted to him. Perfect music choice too. (continued)
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moogie (195)
7 years ago
(continued) After Lisa learns about Lewis's past and kisses him in the shop, the beautiful scene should certainly have continued over to the table where Lewis's perfect bouquets were laying. No matter how much more film this would have taken, with such perfect chemistry between them how unfortunate to deprive the audience of this much passion.
From their attire and not wanting tea, Lisa must have agreed to or changed her mind about the picnic before or after they got to the roof top. Too bad we were not able to share this pleasing "first time" experience with them.
For Lewis to put such effort into arranging for Lisa to receive flowers at her work, I feel it is much more romantic to hear him say "he could not get the fact she was crying out of his mind" instead of just saying "he was wondering what made her so sad". Too bad the decision was to change it.
I loved seeing Lewis and Lisa share the story telling sessions and would have liked to have seen more dancing and times together. Understandably Lewis was very attentive to Lisa while they were in his family's home which I liked. I thought Mary Stuart Masterson did an excellent job of portraying the abused, but as Lewis gave so much of his heart to her, I wished ending wasn't just a little bit warmer.
I've searched on-line and wonder if a later edition of the film would include the missing scenes, a DVD with extras? And I've see a 1999 release too. I would like to know the reasons for the final cut. Watching movies for me is to escape into a feel good world when the reality one bites. We all could use a few more films like this one.
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moogie (195)
7 years ago
p.s. I take back that Lewis and Lisa's attire at the roof top picnic meant it took place the first time she was in his home. She is wearing jeans so this must have been another time.
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