And I must say I like `Déjà vu' very, very much. Being sort of a film freak I like all sorts of movies, and although being a middle-aged male I have a very special feeling for romantic dramas and comedies. Personally I bought it because of the title which intrigued me. I can understand that `Déjà vu' isn't everyone's cup of tea. Whether you allow yourself to believe the "Déjà vu" story as it unfolds, or simply absorb it as an adult fairy tale, you will likely reap the benefits of a genuine "feel good" movie. Then there's Noel Harrison (Rex's son) and Anna Massey exuding subtle and captivating British humor. They share a brief and terribly poignant scene which surely has much to do with their real life connection. Rachel Kempson, her real life mother, appears in a cameo role as Redgrave's mother in the movie. Jaglom, a believer in his actors improvising, probably allowed her much room in developing her character. Vanessa Redgrave seems to be enjoying her role tremendously. The supporting roles are really a joy to behold. (Jaglom has often cast his spouse of the time in his movies.) Foyt teeters between making it work or not, but in the final analysis she pulls it off but just. Victoria Foyt in the female lead is not as assuredly ready for leading lady status. A reputable stage actor, his movie credits have been less impressive, but in "Déjà vu" he proves he has the charisma vital for a leading man on the big screen. Stephen Dillane fits the lead role perfectly. In lesser hands it could degenerate into mush, but Jaglom manages to keep the unbelievable believable in a really delightful and thought provoking manner. The conundrum whether two souls on this earth are meant for each other and the eventuality of them meeting (or not) is naturally intriguing. I would urge you, whether you have any knowledge of Jaglom's works or not, to simply give "Déjà vu" a chance. He was finally emerging from his fixated somewhat obsessive traits which may have garnered him a hard core fan base, but have more likely infuriated many. It's really a great pity, since "Déjà vu" is one of the great romantic movies, (certainly of the nineties.) "Last Summer at the Hamptons" indicated an as yet unseen maturity which had been so lacking in Jaglom's previous works. The fact that it was not may have to do with it's fairly unknown leading actors as well as Jaglom's previous works, which in some cases would be understandably off putting. By rights "Déjà Vu" should have been a huge success with wide audiences.
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