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Unfaithfully Yours (1984), Director: Howord Zieff, rated PG

A beautiful woman is like a symphony. It can drive you crazy if you think someone else is scoring.

Film ClipStarring: Dudley Moore, Nastassja Kinski, Armand Assante, Albert Brooks, Cassie Yates, Richard Libertini, Richard B. Shull, Jan Triska, Jane Hallaren, Bernard Behrens

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"Younger men are like fast food restaurants. the food is fast, but it's not all that good. But, with you it's like dining in the most expensive restaurant in the world. Of course, the service may be a little slow..." – Daniella Eastman

Why watch this? This is a very funny, and dark, rom-com.

Plot Summary: Claude Eastman, a renowned symphony conductor, becomes convinced his much younger wife Daniella is having an affair due to a series of comical misunderstandings. Driven by overwhelming jealousy, Claude concocts a bizarre plan for revenge against his wife and her perceived lover. His attempts to enact his elaborate scheme result in chaotic and hilarious situations that do not go as he expects.

Dad's Preview: Perhaps this remake is a film only for Dudley Moore fans, but it does have a wider appeal, thanks to the enticing Nastassja Kinski. Moore excels playing the jealous husband - this film takes that to new levels, aka INSANELY jealous. My favorite part is that we get to see Moore's version of his revenge plot against his cheating wife played out, and it all works to perfection. The actual plan, thank goodness, goes very differently. There are some really hilarious moments (namely the violin duel) that I know you will enjoy.


20th Century Fox

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