I was so excited to see the tv drama One Special Night, and when I finally got my hands on a copy, I wasn't disappointed. It reunited Julie Andrews and James Garner for the third time, and it had a compelling, touching storyline that tugged on my heartstrings from start to finish. It was written by Nancey Silvers, the writer of Hallmark's Chesapeake Shores, so you can expect good values, three-dimensional characters, and sweet moments. I like your style, Nancey!
In this story, the two leads meet in an old folks' home. No, it's not what you're thinking. James is visiting his Alzheimer's-ailing wife, and Julie is seeking comfort by sitting in her late husband's old room. It's snowing pretty heavily, and as a good Samaritan, Julie offers James a ride home. They spin out on a patch of black ice and crash in a snowbank. What are two attractive, semi-available people to do when they're stranded in the snow and come across a cozy log cabin?
Sometimes you can tell when actors really like each other; the camera just can't cover up true feelings. Paul Newman always had a twinkle in his eye when he looked at his wife, Fredric March had a softness when Flo worked with him, and Robert Mitchum seemed happier around Deborah Kerr. James and Julie looked like they couldn't wait to have dinner together and chat about old times. Even though they initially start the film antagonistically bickering, you could still see a warmth between them that threatened to thaw the snow.
This holiday-set romance is very sweet, and it's definitely one I'll watch again. Julie has such incredible class, and she looks so beautiful! I love the way she applies her makeup, and her feathery 'do is so flattering to her bone structure. After watching this movie, I scheduled an appointment with my hairdresser and brought in a picture of Julie for a new cut.
