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List Price: $9.98 | | Label: New Line Home Video
Salesrank: 13027
Released: July 27, 1999 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
A workaholic with unresolved issues of abandonment and trust falls in love with a widower who wants her to become a part of his family. Starring Mary Stuart Masterson and Christian Slater.
Description of Bed of Roses:
"Bed of Nails" would have been a better title for this romance, an excruciating exercise that brings out all the worst in the genre. Christian Slater's performance is the high point of this flick, but his character is so obvious that even his subtle skills ultimately makes little difference. Slater plays Lewis, a florist who looks up one night during one of his habitual nocturnal walks and spies Mary Stuart Masterson weeping in a window. The next day he follows her to work and delivers a gorgeous arrangement of posies, leaving her guessing as to the identity of her secret admirer. We must wonder why Lewis pursues her with abandon, as Masterson's character Lisa seems nothing but a dull workaholic. Well, okay, she's also neurotic. First-time director-writer Michael Goldenberg's lopsided script lets us see the psychic damage harbored by both of the main characters, but doesn't make Lisa interesting enough to warrant all the attention heaped upon her, whereas Lewis is a model of perfection. Goldenberg often slips and slides over many details in the story. Since the dialogue is not particularly witty or meaningful, and the plot has pretty much withered by the second reel, there isn't much left on the screen to enjoy. --Rochelle O'Gorman
Bed of Roses Reviews:
A sweet and poignant romance drama 
2009-05-16 - "Bed of Roses" is one of my all-time favorite romance dramas - it is subtle, bittersweet and poignant, a story about two people who despite different backgrounds and approaches to life, find that they are true soulmates after all. Mary Stuart Masterson gives a finely nuanced performance as Lisa,an emotionally crippled woman who finds it difficult to establish real relationships with people because of the emotional scarring experienced in her childhood. She is focused only on making her mark professionally, and seems quite content with life...that is until, Lewis [Christian Slater] comes into her life. A yuppie turned florist, Lewis beguiles and confuses Lisa with his attentions and sensitivity. This is a guy who sends her flowers just because he felt she needed them to cheer her up, a guy who attends children's storytime at the library [not for any perverse reason, but because he truly enjoys it, losing himself in the wonder of the story with an almost child-like expression of awe].
The closer the pair get, the more perturbed Lisa gets, unsure as to her own emotions with respect to Lewis. Things reach boiling point when Lewis takes Lisa home to meet his family during the holidays, with emotional repercussions for the pair.
I felt the theme of emotional healing through true love was subtly portrayed by the two leads who share a credibly on-screen chemistry without being over the top. Nor was it overly sappy - all the elements of this love story was credibly played out and the pacing was just right. I loved the cinematography, especially with the focus on the flowers, the sights and sounds of things around Lewis and Lisa - it beautifully captured the evolving relationship.
Though this never did hit it big at the box-office, it is nevertheless a well-done romance drama that has always managed to tug at my heartstrings, and I've watched it many times over the years. Highly recommended for the romantic at heart.
Too much kissing
2009-03-22 - This movie is not bad as far as romantic movies go. Both main actors do a pretty good and convincing job, and there seems to be a decent amount of chemistry between them. There are a couple of disturbing things about the movie. The first is the fact that Slater's character is bascially introduced as a clingy, stalker-like person who Masterson's character goes out with after only a minimum of concern. The other thing is that she kisses him early and often which seems a little out of place. Other than these two little issues, this is about what you expect out of a romantic movie. It has the the initial infatuation, the eventual fight/breakup and the happy ending.
Bed Of Roses DVD 
2009-02-24 - This is one of my all time favorite movies. A wonderful Valentine's Day or Christmas gift. Share watching with your girlfriends. I like to view it again when I need a lift of spirits. Loan it to a friend who could use the same. Maybe "Bed Of Roses" could help teach your significant other to be more romantic! The site shipped it promptly and it was in excellent condition. Good job!
Awesome
2009-01-23 - This is the only movie I've ever watched and rewound and watched again. I might actually be able to recite it. :-o
Two tissue movie...!
2009-01-12 - What does the 'editorial review' mean by saying 'bed of nails'? No way is that true. I really liked this movie. It is a feel good movie that I really enjoyed. Christian Slater is wonderful and sweet and very enjoyable to watch. Masterson was great too, and believable. It is a chick flick to be sure, but what difference? It is good, and I had to buy it so I could watch it again!
