Louie Jeffries is happily married to Corinne. On their first anniversary, Louie is killed crossing the road. Louie is reincarnated as Alex Finch, and twenty years later, fate brings Alex and Louie's daughter, Miranda, together. It's not until Alex is invited to Louie's home that he begins to remember his former life, wife and best friend. Of course, there's also the problem that he's attracted to Louie's/his own daughter.
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Chances Are is one of my very favourite movies, and certainly my most favourite RomCom. It's delightful, feel good, has a lovely storyline and plot, great soundtrack. It's so uplifting and although I have seen it a number of times over the years, and was so pleased when I was able to get my own copy of the film, it never fails to entertain me.The performances of the leading stars - Ryan O'Neal, a young Robert Downey Jr, and Cybill Shepherd - are a joy to behold. Chances Are has an excellent script that still makes me laugh even though I have heard the jokes a number of times. It's frequently hilarious without slapstick humour, foul language, and graphic scenes of a sexual nature. It's fine for family viewing at PG rating.But it's not all laughs in Chances Are as there are many touching moments that might pull a few heartstrings of those who have loved and lost. It has it's corny moments but that's forgivable as otherwise it's great fun.I'm a fan of Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man) and Ryan O'Neal is more than a pretty face (He's great in The Man Upstairs with Katharine Hepburn - if you ever get the chance to see this hard to find film).
I've watched it many times over the years. It sticks with ya because of the fantasy romance part of it. I've watched it with many friends and now I just watched it last night with my family. They enjoyed it as well. Who couldn't love Johnny Mathis after all these years. He's got the theme song no less. There's also another song I love on that soundtrack by Peter Cetera and Cher called 'After All'. Watch it, it's very charming and enjoyable. Pay attention to what's forgotten at the beginning because it returns at the very end. See if you can figure that part out when it is just about 10-15 minutes into the movie.
CHANCES ARE is a charming romantic fantasy about a woman (Cybill Shepherd) whose husband (Christopher McDonald) is killed shortly after learning she is pregnant. We then see the husband in heaven letting the powers that be know that he was taken too soon and that his wife needs him. He is told he can return to earth but not as himself. Flashforward 19 years where we see Shepherd's daughter (Mary Stuart Masterson) preparing to graduate from college and encountering a young man (Robert Downey Jr.)who, it turns out is the reincarnation of her father. The film is a little on the predictable side...the story goes all the places you expect it to, but it is so charmingly played by an energetic cast (especially Shepherd and Downey) that you can't help but get wrapped up in the fun. Shepherd has rarely been seen on screen to better advantage and she and Downey are backed by a talented group of character actors in supporting roles. A lovely and charming fantasy that will engulf and enchant you.
Not a film to be taken seriously, but a great little film nonetheless.It's definitely NOT just a piece of fluff. The acting, IMO, is excellent.One of those films you wouldn't go out of your way to see, but it brings a smile every time it comes around on cable. Like an old friend.Definitely worth seeing if you get the chance. - - - - - - -
