THE MIRROR HAS TWO FACES
A film review by Tim Voon
Copyright 1997 Tim Voon
Cast: Barbra Streisand, Jeff Bridges, Lauren Bacall, Pierce Brosnan, Mimi Rogers, George Segal, Brenda Vaccaro, Austin Pendleton Director: Barbra Streisand Screenplay: Richard LaGravenese
The mirror has two faces, the reflection that you see, and the person who you are behind that reflection.
I had a friend who once told me that it was better to be happily single, than to settle for second best. I couldn't agree more. Don't settle for second best. To find someone who loves you so much that it aches, well that's worth waiting for.
This, in part, is one of the many themes in this movie. A single, middle-aged professor of literature (Streisand), is always the bridesmaid and never the bride. A single, middle-aged professor of mathematics (Bridges), has unusual theories about the universe and sex - that a lasting relationship with a woman, only requires friendship and common interests. They get married, become best friends, but the marriage is never consummated. It is then that Streisand's character realises that she wants more; she wants it all, the flowers, the romance, the passion and fireworks -- and not second best.
Great subject material for a movie. Well chosen by Streisand, who I am sure directs from personal experience; and a cast well suited to their roles.
Comment: A good view.
Timothy Voon e-mail: stirling@netlink.com.au
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