Cinderella in reverse -- a sweet romantic comedy with lots of heart.
Good movies just really are few and far between, and Maid to Order is one of the good ones -- although I wouldn't say it was funny ha-ha.It's one of those dreaded "romantic comedies" that male critics love to hate (including Janet Matlin, who tries to be more macho than her male counterparts).It's a "feel good" movie with a message, but it does make you feel good and its message is a good one.It is sweet and harmless and it has become one of my favorites -- there's just something very appealing about it.Maid to Order has first-rate production values and a wonderful cast, not the least of whom is the late Dick Shawn, in an over-the-top role of a Hollywood record mogul married to Valerie Perrine.They stand out as not exactly your average married couple.Then again, they may BE average for Malibu.
The leads -- Ally Sheed and Michael Ontkean -- are charming and have a lot of chemistry together.The rest of the cast is equally good.It's not meant to be taken seriously and is perfect for a rainy afternoon.
score 10/10
negevoli-44 20 June 2000
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