Afterglow

This gem of a movie is a beautiful, sensual, thoughtful film that should be studied by anyone interested in screenwriting.As with many of the Alan Rudolph films I've seen, 'Afterglow' seems to take place in an unworldly area of the... Full review

The lives of a has-been-actress, a charming sleazy plumber, a bored housewife and a stressed corporate head intertwined in this low key screwball. If made by studio heads this film would have been hard to swallow, but when handled by... Full review

I enjoyed this movie. I suppose that I had the problem of Nick Nolte and his funny-looking, scruffy macho self, but it fit the character. My favorite character was the sexually modest and completely cold executive Jeffrey Byron played by Jonny... Full review

There's no doubt Julie Christie was one of the most unique personalities of the late sixties and early seventies. A remote beauty who was sexy and charming in Billy Liar and Darling, haunting and enigmatic in Don't Look Now and... Full review

I saw this movie and very thoroughly enjoyed it. No, it was not realistic, no, it was not stellar acting, or serious story. It was exactly what it bills itself to be, a romance-comedy. This movie is good escapism. If... Full review

Rudolph's films tend to be hit or miss (sometimes by a mile). "Afterglow" falls below the level of his best -- but his best work surpasses so many other directors working today. And I rushed to see "Afterglow" despite being... Full review

Not a great story (even annoying at times), but a great film. Beautifully photographed by Kurita, with more than a few truly mesmerizing enchanting moments. Many of those scenes capture the essence of nonchalance which Julie Christie has perfected (or... Full review

I have extremely mixed feelings about this film. On the one hand, I have only praise for Alan Rudolph for writing a great character for Julie Christie to play and giving her a role she could truly sink her teeth... Full review

Calling Alan Rudolph an acquired taste is like calling CASABLANCA just a WWII film; it doesn't even begin to tell the story. I happen to like his films when they don't star Keith Carradine (whom I don't like), but can... Full review

Afterglow is one of the best films of 1997. Julie Christie has been away too long. With the exception of her role as Gertrude in the 1996 version of Hamlet, I can't recall such a performance in years, and she... Full review

Afterglow is a magnificent journey into the shades, colours and intricacies of the human condition. Delving deep into the fascinating peaks and chasms of relationships, Afterglow's wonderfully biting script is filled with pathos, humour, tragedy and complexity. ... Full Review

Ultimately, the film's shortcomings are redeemed by Nolte and Christie....The film carefully considers such fading glory and dwindling chances.....But Rudolph's films can falter under the weight of such self-important cunning and shallowness.....sites where pretentious quirkiness rubs up against wonderful acting and some genuinely profound moments that make up for the artificial gloss-most of the time..... ... Full Review

Ultimately, the film's shortcomings are redeemed by Nolte and Christie....The film carefully considers such fading glory and dwindling chances.....But Rudolph's films can falter under the weight of such self-important cunning and shallowness.....sites where pretentious quirkiness rubs up against wonderful acting and some genuinely profound moments that make up for the artificial gloss-most of the time..... ... Full Review

Afterglow is hardly perfect. Although Afterglow contains inherent problems, its a film that breathes . Its a wonderfully layered performance, and watching him play off of the great Julie Christie is a delight. ... Full Review

Afterglow" involves two American couples living in Montreal, the older played by Christie and the reliable Nick Nolte. Her character's been somewhat hardened by a complicated marriage ... Full Review

Julie Christie saves 'Afterglow' from mediocrity BY MARGARET A. McGURK The Cincinnati Enquirer Alan Rudolph has made some terrific films, including The Moderns, Mrs. Parker and the Inner Circle, Trouble in Mind and Choose Me. These movies share stylized manners... ... Full Article

SYNOPSIS: In the city of Montreal, corporate climber Jeffrey Byron (Jonny Lee Miller) is about to close another lucrative business deal. His wife Marianne Byron (Lara Flynn Boyle) is desperate to have a baby; Marianne tracks her fertility cycle, while... ... Full Article