Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Executscan Expected more

Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

Taraparain Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

kah98765 If you are reading this review you probably know the overall plot, and it doesn't bother me that it's been done before. But there are so many things in this movie that don't make any sense that it becomes annoying. The description of the movie tells you the rich socialite is being protected by an average NYPD officer so I hope it's no spoiler that the "bad guy" had numerous occasions to kill this woman but could never quite seal the deal. Some of which were comical in a sense(I could have done better.) Yes, it's a movie and to kill off the lady in the first few minutes wouldn't make much of a movie. It is pretty predictable up to the end which was way over the top. Most things in the movie seemed over done, say the stereotypical NY Queens wife and NY cop. Or scenes that just didn't seem to fit in. The scene with the wife fixing the carburetor just seemed misplaced. It does drag you in and you want to know where it is going, but it just wasn't a very enjoyable ride.

MenagerieMom I just saw this on Netflix the other night and I can't find anything good to say about it. It was slow starting, full of stereotypes, utterly predictable, and just boring. I kept watching thinking it'd have to get better. It never did.My husband, who is a big fan of police dramas, left the room several times while it was on. In fact, when he went to let the dog out, he didn't bother asking me to pause it. And in his absence, he didn't miss anything.Frankly, apart from seeing a very young and good-looking Tom Berenger, this movie was a total waste of my time. It wasn't even worthy of MST3K-ing - it was just bad.

jotix100 The concept in a story about two people from two different walks of life getting involved in a love affair that will consume them, is not exactly new in mainstream movies. If one adds to the concept two attractive players to impersonate those lovers on the screen, the result will play heavily in the way an audience responds. If then, a murder is thrown in, it adds another layer to the film.Ridley Scott, is a director with a keen sense of style. He has produced a string of movies that have resonated with the movie going public, and "Someone to Watch Over Me", his 1987 film, proves to be one of those favorites, if one is to go by the comments submitted to this forum. The screen play is by Howard Franklin. The excellent cinematography by Steven Poster pays tribute to New York City with the breathtaking aerial night shots. Michael Kamen added to the texture of the film with his music score that also blends music by Antonio Vivaldi and Leo Delibes' "Lakme" into the sound track.Although the mere idea of a rich socialite getting involved with a Queens detective is preposterous at best, one goes along with the possibility. We realize from the start they have no future together because the detective is pure polyester and the rich girl will not ever set her foot in the outer boroughs for all the money in the world. We realize from the beginning these lovers are doomed.The best thing in the film are the two leads, Mimi Rogers is an exciting presence in whatever she decides to appear in, as it's the case here. Tom Berenger, with his rough good looks is perfect for the awkward detective that can't resist a woman out of his league. Lorraine Bracco, who in this film bears an uncanny resemblance with Debra Winger, plays the wife of the detective, and is also a cop. Andreas Katsulas is at his best creepy self as the man who doesn't want to be identified and will do anything to get his accuser out of the picture.Ridley Scott delivers with his usual elegance and eye for the luxury most of us mere mortals can't afford.

caa821 This is an interesting and appealing film primarily for the engaging performances of the three principals. Tom Berenger, Mimi Rogers and Lorraine Bracco, represent the blue-collar cop, the high-society lady and blue-collar wife to perfection. Equally responsible for the film's appeal is Andreas Katsukas' portrayal of a screen villain superior to any in "The Godfather," or any of the film noir genre from the 1930's onward.There is really no mystery, from the outset, as to where the story is headed. Society girl witnesses killing, blue-collar cop is assigned to guard her in her plush digs, they consummate a romantic relationship, blue-collar wife gets hurt (and very angry!), and the killer menaces all.Jerry Orbach and John Rubenstein round-out the primary cast. Neither of these has an oversupply of charisma, and Rubenstein is singularly unappealing and uninteresting in the role of Rogers' big-shot boyfriend.Mimi Rogers is very attractive, if not the drop-dead-gorgeous/raving beauty female star. But I would regard her as an actress, and particularly in this role, as being as sexy and sensual as, say Sharon Stone, even in "Basic Instinct." Berenger does the "aw shucks, everyman" type of character as well as anyone.The film's title song, one of Gershwin's best, has several versions during the film - and the one at the beginning, by Sting, is memorable. I first saw this film, not long after its release, and particularly enjoyed his rendition. Because not long before that, I had been in New York City, on business - and one Saturday evening, with a colleague and his wife, had dinner at the Four Seasons, where Sting and his party were at a nearby table.The next night, when I had flown home, he sang this song (a longer, complete version) on a television tribute to Gershwin.While this song has been used in other films (e.g. "Beyond Therapy"), it adds a great deal to the film, in a subtle way.