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Actors: Steve Martin, Victoria Tennant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Richard E. Grant
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about L.A. Story |
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40-something LA Weatherman (Steve Martin) is in the wrong relationship, he is only partially aware of this. A chance encounter at a party introduces him to a smart, beautiful lady though (Victoria Tennant) - who he admires, and is hopelessly attracted to. The movie centers around his desire for her, his relationships, and these are supported with fond & satirical reference to the city of LA and Californians. He succeeds in winning her heart...(with some local metaphysical help!) and proves that romance is still alive in modern America/Western society.
--Matt Robin, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of L.A. Story |
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Plot
Comedy, primarily
Yes
Time/era of movie:
- 1980's-1999
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- love triangle/polygon
If a parody... of
- californians
Lover is...
- of a different social class
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- journalist
Age:
- 40's-50's
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- white
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
- (man) short/standard wavey
Body type
- (man) average
Unclothed?
- Chest
Events of movie makes character more...
- sensitive
- caring
- happy
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- blonde
Hair style
- (woman) short/butch/lez
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn straight
Body type
- (woman) very skinny
How much in movie?
- 80%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
Main Adversary
Identity:
- general circumstances
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- California
City?
Yes
City:
- Los Angeles
Misc setting
- resort/hotel
- bar
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Movie makes you feel...
- very happy
- full of laughter
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- kissing
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
- Some foul language
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