While You Were Sleeping

There are only two movies I watch more than once a year.
While You Were Sleeping with Sandra Bullock is one of them.
Sure, I love her. But I love Bill Pullman too and Peter Boyle.
You know how sometimes you want to recast a movie?

This is not one of those. Each person was cast perfectly.
They are comedians, their timing is exquisitely done.
They are lovable, except Peter and Ashley, but they are great
Because they are supposed to be pompous, staid, stuck-up.

Every time I watch I am cheering for the heroes to get together.
Even Joe Junior, the landlord’s son, has a loveable side to him.
Glynis Johns is perfect, and it is great to see her again.
But the plot, oh, my, it is hilariously funny! So terrific.

I sit on the edge of my seat, chomping down popcorn
At an unnatural rate, cheering them on, dying for the ending.
When Lucy says “I fell in love with you,” and Peter Boyle says
“You fell in love with me?” my heart swells every single time.

This is a die-and-go-to-Venice movie. I highly recommend it.
If you want to grin for the rest of the night, watch this one.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Proxenos Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 9:30 AM
I'll certainly look it up, sounds like a lot of fun, and as for popcorn, my fave. pass time! I'll make sure I pop some in the microwave before we sit down to watch it Hugs and blessings, Jennifer..
Krutsinger Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 6:39 PM
I watch it 2-3 times a year. Love it so much!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 5:23 AM
It is a cute one. Have you seen “The Ref?”
Krutsinger Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 6:39 PM
I am not sure. I will look it up. I usually do not memorize the names of movies.
Wolf Avatar
December 13, 2020 at 5:12 PM
'Die-and-go-to-Venice???' OK -- better than Heaven for now!! lol. ~ gw
Krutsinger Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 6:40 PM
I am sure heaven is better than some hospitals right now though.
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