s t It is silly and very 1980s but having seen it originally at an impressionable age, it remains one of my favorite movies of all time. The desire to be more than you are, to be beautiful and rich and important and above all a bit dangerous...who couldn't relate? An overlooked and delightful movie. I am in Paris now, and almost wishing I could be Rebecca Ryan.

laurelp52 So watchable and delightful I can't even count how many times I have re-watched this movie. It's like "When Harry met Sally", never gets old and is always so much fun to watch. Especially to share it with someone who has never watched it before!Having to write ten lines when only a few will do. Well, let's see, both main actors are really good together and Jo Beth's character's husband is perfect for role of controlling, disinterested husband that takes her for granted and underestimates her in every way.Tom Conti is so perfect for this role, especially the way his character reacts with Jo Beth Williams' character.You will absolutely love the ending! I promise!

Oliver Samuels Catherine Palmer, (JoBeth Williams) a frustrated housewife who dreams of being a mystery writer enters and wins a contest to write a chapter for an upcoming installment in the Rebecca Ryan detective series.The comedic element is developed once she arrives in Paris though the multiple vehicles of amnesia, mistaken identity, and a madcap roller coaster ride through a steadily thickening plot involving real criminals and real crime.The first time I encountered this movie, I stumbled upon it during the airport scene near the end. Female friends told me this was the worst possible point to start, so I re-watched it from the beginning. It still left a bad taste.Although Kevin Palmer (James Staley) is boring, overly absorbed in his career and inattentive to his wife and her dreams, his 'sins' aren't fleshed out to a point where you really feel he deserves the loss of family and (As unlikely as it seems) the removal of his children to a foreign country.Alan McMann, (Tom Conti) while far more engaging, is a similarly hollow character. Both appear to be simply foils in what is ultimately a very predictable 1980's era girls' empowerment tale.

Cal-01 A wonderful move that went without notice. I saw this movie on the "Thumbs up" from the (late)Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert. This movie was worth every second of my time as it will be yours. The two kid actors steal the show in the very beginning part of the move but Jo Beth Williams' true acting talent shines as one is drawn into and completely engrossed by her character. Tom Conti plays his part with comic straight-man perfection. The rest of the supporting cast were chosen and play their parts with true flair. A special note should be given to Jean Rougerie (who plays, Don Carlos). His role is enacted with just the right amount of worry. I showed this to a friend of mine and it instantly became her favorite film. Watch and enjoy.