- Film Review
- Reviewed By Sloan Freer
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2 out of 5
The importance of family is hammered home in this contrived though heartfelt TV fantasy drama. A dependable Rob Lowe plays the devoted husband and father who struggles to write his first novel, only to abruptly lose sight of his real priorities when the resulting work becomes a runaway success. Fortunately, he receives a shock prediction from a mysterious stranger (Christopher Lloyd) to frighten him out of his selfish behaviour, leading to an intriguing twist in the hitherto by-the-numbers plot. Yet for all its clichés, this imbalanced blend of wish-fulfilment fantasy and simplistic morality tale remains a pleasant diversion - even if the film ultimately lacks the emotional punch that it clearly craves.
Plot Summary
Fantasy drama starring Rob Lowe and Christopher Lloyd. Robert Harlan has achieved his dream of becoming a bestselling author, but success has come at a price and his self-importance has begun to alienate him from his family. It is only after an encounter with an enigmatic stranger who predicts the future that Robert begins to take a fresh look at his life.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Robert Harlan
- Rob Lowe
- Michael
- Christopher Lloyd
- Camille
- Frances Conroy
- Allyson Harlan
- Paget Brewster
- Chuck
- Jude Ciccolella
- Heather
- Rowena King
- Darren
- Kevin Dunn
- Carson Harlan
- Meggie Geisland
- Stuart Parks
- Mike Pniewski
- Stan
- Damon Lipari
Crew
- Director
- Peter Levin
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