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Absolutely Fantastic

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

First of all , the plot is not original. The whole reincarnated person comedy has been done in older movies which were far better than this drivel. A young Robert Downey is cute but not convincing in the lead role of Alex who is also the reincarnated man Louie. Cybil Shepherd is miscast as the love interest of Louie named Corrinne - she kind of sleepwalks through scenes. Ryan O'Neal is extremely annoying as their friend Philip- trying too hard to be funny and charming which he is neither - I especially don't like that fact that at the beginning of the movie when Corrine is getting married to Louie,Philip as the best man whispers to Louie as she is walking down the aisle that he is in love with Corrine. Who the hell says that to the groom at his own wedding? and Louie simply responds "I know" What BS!And the fact that Corrine ends up with Philip at the end of the movie stinks. He was a no good jerk. And Mary Stuart Masterson is just a waste as Miranda - She is a boring unattractive actress if you can call her that.The ending is a bad cliché of repeating the same scene but making it happy. In the end Philip is waiting at the altar for Corrine when they see Miranda walk up in her bridesmaid dress just before Corrine when Alex whispers to Philip "Im in love with Miranda" and Philip says "I know".

CHANCES ARE is a charming romantic fantasy about a woman (Cybill Shepherd) whose husband (Christopher McDonald) is killed shortly after learning she is pregnant. We then see the husband in heaven letting the powers that be know that he was taken too soon and that his wife needs him. He is told he can return to earth but not as himself. Flashforward 19 years where we see Shepherd's daughter (Mary Stuart Masterson) preparing to graduate from college and encountering a young man (Robert Downey Jr.)who, it turns out is the reincarnation of her father. The film is a little on the predictable side...the story goes all the places you expect it to, but it is so charmingly played by an energetic cast (especially Shepherd and Downey) that you can't help but get wrapped up in the fun. Shepherd has rarely been seen on screen to better advantage and she and Downey are backed by a talented group of character actors in supporting roles. A lovely and charming fantasy that will engulf and enchant you.

Not a film to be taken seriously, but a great little film nonetheless.It's definitely NOT just a piece of fluff. The acting, IMO, is excellent.One of those films you wouldn't go out of your way to see, but it brings a smile every time it comes around on cable. Like an old friend.Definitely worth seeing if you get the chance. - - - - - - -

Seen it... felt that it is a very nice and touching show..A beautiful love / comedy.. Highly recommended for all.. Very funny too...