After a limited theatrical release in 1998, Still Breathing gained a small but loyal following on cable TV as the kind of movie that die-hard romantics love to discover. It's a formulaic tale of opposites attracting, with creaky themes of predestined romance, but there's a lot to admire in the way first-time writer-director James F. Robinson has handled this material. With Brendan Fraser and the underrated Joanna Going as well-matched costars, this potentially sappy romance is instead a calm and soothing affirmation of unconditional love. It's ostensibly a comedy, but the stars and director give it something extra by slowly but surely developing a credible connection between San Antonio street performer Fletcher McBracken (Fraser) and Los Angeles con artist Roz Willoughby (Going).
Having seen Roz in a vision as the love of his life, Fletcher is drawn to L.A., where Roz--targeting Fletcher as her latest mark in an art-dealer scam--is as cynically damaged as Fletcher is spiritually grounded. He's the cure for what ails her, and their awkward return to San Antonio (a lovely, sunlit location) reveals that Roz is initially too cold to fall for Fletcher's charms. As she comes to life--a process that Going expresses with convincing subtlety--Still Breathing achieves a quality of quiet warmth and grace. An overlooked gem with abundant charm and sex appeal, the movie's also blessed by an easygoing supporting cast including Ann Magnuson, Angus MacFadyen, and Hollywood veteran Celeste Holm as Fletcher's equally good-natured grandmother. --Jeff Shannon
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Fletcher, a puppeteer from San Antonio (Fraser) mysteriously dreams about Roz, a con artist from Los Angeles, even though they have never met and live hundreds of miles apart. Fletcher travels to Los Angeles to meet Roz, where he insists that they are meant to be together. Will he be able to break through her cynicism, or is he on a fool's errand? A whimsical romantic fantasy featuring strong performances by Fraser and Going.
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He had a vision of the perfect girl. And if he follows his heart, he'll find her.
Brendan Fraser (George of the Jungle) and Joanna Going (Phantoms) star in this heartwarming romance where pure unconditional love tries to heal a cynic who's been burned once too often.
Fletcher McBracken (Fraser) met his true love in a late-night vision. Now he's out to match the face that haunts his mind to the woman of his dreams.
Roz (Going) is a sexy con artist out for one thing - money. She's ready and waiting for the next wealthy man to fall for her alluring charms.
When a chance meeting brings these opposites face-to-face, Fletcher finds the woman he has been searching for, and Roz thinks she's found her next victim. Can anyone resist the compassion and honesty of a man ready to give up his heart?
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