Miami Rhapsody

The film works best when Frankel orchestrates his Rhapsody to show the hardscrabble reality of living in a city that sells fantasy.....Farrow and Banderas, however, make it comprehensible in a terrific seduction scene that starts with him showing her his at-home exercise equipment.....Cinematographer Jack Wallner tracks these lovers and losers onto touristy beaches and into exotic local hideaways..... ... Full Review

Friday January 27, 1995 "Miami Rhapsody," a comedy about marital jitters starring Sarah Jessica Parker , is full of funny performers and beautiful Miami scenery and classic pop tunes but it still seems awfully familiar. The most enjoyable moments in "Miami Rhapsody" are the ones in which the characters are dazed by their own libidos--Gwyn most of all. ... Full Review

Distinctly non-Allen, however, is the colorful look of the film, which nicely accents the uniquely Florida combination of Jewish and Latin American influence. In all, first-time writer/di-rector/producer David Frankel ("Funny About Love," TV's "Doctor, Doctor") has come up with a sprightly adult comedy that should please most audiences. ... Full Review

The most enjoyable moments in "Miami Rhapsody" are the ones in which the characters are dazed by their own libidos--Gwyn most of all.....Frankel does well by his actors, though..... ... Full Review

Some people are heralding Miami Rhapsody as Parker's breakthrough into mainstream acting.....Director David Frankel loves Woody Allen.....The supporting cast is fabulous:.... ... Full Review

This undercuts one of the best reasons to watch Miami Rhapsody , because as a "date flick," it's far too dubious a story to fully enjoy. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as it does manage to keep you entertained while it's on, but the lack of ingenuity definitely makes Miami Rhapsody fall short of being anything close to remarkable. ... Full Review