This is one of the movies that I watch a couple of times a year - it never fails to involve and entertain me.
The theme of a disconnected partner, developing attachments outside marriage is not new. But that the attachment is with a young child, who, herself, initiates the relationship with the support of a parent, powerful in every sense of the word, adds a deal of pathos when the complete story is revealed.
Six Weeks completed the reversal of my original antipathy toward Dudley Moore(first seen, by me, in Arthur). I avoided him after that (I know, I know, may people love it - I'm just not one of them), but conditions forced me to watch 'Unfaithfully Yours' (re-make) where I felt he was very good. Next, I saw Romantic Comedy and thoroughly enjoyed it! Then, Six Weeks - delightful! The three principles (Dudley Moore, Mary Tyler Moore, and Katherine Healy) seem to be able to share our attention. In the different combinations observed throughout the movie (Dudley/Katherine, Dudley/Mary, Mary/Katherine) they each have an opportunity to be the central figure, then easily shift to support the other.
The opening scene(s) where Nikki (Katherine) meets Patrick (Dudley) are probably worth the price of admission on their own. She is precocious without being offensive. The rigorous discipline required by her dance/skate training probably helped her to performance in this, her only film.
I agree, completely, with those other reviewers who feel the movie needs to be watched more than once. My appreciation has certainly increased with repeated viewings.
The supporting cast are completely credible and perform their roles well.
The theme of a disconnected partner, developing attachments outside marriage is not new. But that the attachment is with a young child, who, herself, initiates the relationship with the support of a parent, powerful in every sense of the word, adds a deal of pathos when the complete story is revealed.
Six Weeks completed the reversal of my original antipathy toward Dudley Moore(first seen, by me, in Arthur). I avoided him after that (I know, I know, may people love it - I'm just not one of them), but conditions forced me to watch 'Unfaithfully Yours' (re-make) where I felt he was very good. Next, I saw Romantic Comedy and thoroughly enjoyed it! Then, Six Weeks - delightful! The three principles (Dudley Moore, Mary Tyler Moore, and Katherine Healy) seem to be able to share our attention. In the different combinations observed throughout the movie (Dudley/Katherine, Dudley/Mary, Mary/Katherine) they each have an opportunity to be the central figure, then easily shift to support the other.
The opening scene(s) where Nikki (Katherine) meets Patrick (Dudley) are probably worth the price of admission on their own. She is precocious without being offensive. The rigorous discipline required by her dance/skate training probably helped her to performance in this, her only film.
I agree, completely, with those other reviewers who feel the movie needs to be watched more than once. My appreciation has certainly increased with repeated viewings.
The supporting cast are completely credible and perform their roles well.