The problem of obsession with a beautiful woman

Although this is a TV movie, it breaks the threshold of greatness for what it is -- a drama with elements of romance & crime -- and does so on a few fronts. The theme revolves around the power of a beautiful woman and the corresponding male obsession. Charlotte Ross stands out as the "hottie" and her beauty is highlighted from the get-go (the father stumbles upon her in a bikini in his daughter's apartment and you can just see the awe on his face).

Unfortunately, Amanda (Ross) has developed the faintly unwholesome disposition of a nubile lass who is wont to sleep around. She is nicely contrasted by the intuitive insightfulness of the daughter (Dedee Pfeiffer) and the winsome wholesomeness of the other girl, June (Noelle Parker). Speaking of whom, I enjoyed June's subplot in the third act, which nicely contrasts Amanda's relationship with Tom Deese (Charles Shaughnessy). I wish it were developed more. Personally, if I were to pursue any of the three girls (not that I would, since I'm married), it would be June.

Any male who has experienced the inward upheaval that goes with a crazy crush on a beautiful woman will relate to what the father goes through in this flick. It effectively shows the potential dangers of uncontrolled infatuation.

It runs 96 minutes and was shot in Wilmington, North Carolina.