Wendy Hughes in Lonely Hearts (1982)

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Lonely Hearts (1982) is a romantic comedy that won nearly everything at the AFI, including Best Picture. Norman Kaye is turning 50, and has lived with his mother, taking care of her. She has recently passed, and he decides it is past time to have a life, outside of his piano tuning job, and his shoplifting hobby. He meets Wendy Hughes through a lonely hearts service. Wendy is 40ish, has just finally left home, although her parents still won't let go. She has been seeing a therapist, who, among other things, is trying to convince her that being a 40 year old virgin isn't that odd, and sex is nothing to fear. There are several bumps along the road to their happiness, including the night she decides on a sleep-over, provided there is no sex. He gets carried away and tries anyway, which nearly ends the relationship for good.

The photography outside is very scenic and appealing. The inside sets are well decorated, but often dark. I enjoyed seeing this improbable romance between two middle-aged people discovering love for the first time, but it is probably not special enough to win over those who do not like romantic comedies. C+

Nudity Report: Hughes shows rather large mature breasts in a dark sleep-over scene getting dressed to leave.

IMDB Summary: IMDB rates this 7.8 of 10, although there are not many votes.


Written by: Tuna …courtesy of Scoopy.net