The Leading Man

A handsome, polished effort, "The Leading Man" is a sly, traditional-style delight. Friday March 6, 1998 Rocker Jon Bon Jovi continues the careful building of his film career with "The Leading Man," a witty English romantic comedy not likely to attract a large swath of his fans. ... Full Review

Thandie Newton is delightful, although the emotional range of her role is somewhat limited as the film progresses. The camera loves Jon Bon Jovi, and we are graced with enough tight close ups to satisfy the fans. ... Full Review

A: Yes, I'd seen the script develop and eventually I said I'd like to direct it, if it could be relocated. The other believes that the primary duty is to explore the self and to maximise its potential, with political and social action as secondary. ... Full Review

Her first original feature screenplay, The Leading Man, has now been made by her brother, John Duigan; her husband, Bruce Beresford, never read the script, but liked the film. From the beginning I felt that all the characters had to be likeable and recognisable - the Americans had a bit of trouble with this notion - and that they are simply caught up in the circumstances, doing things they normally wouldn't. ... Full Review

Apart from a few recent exceptions Madonna in Evita, Tupac Shakur in Gridlock'd pop people and films usually make for bad bedfellows (just think of Sting in Dune or any Prince movie). ... Full Article