To most people this movie is about a small town in the South. I recommend this film to anyone who loves romantic comedy's. Some of the rural stuff is laid on a bit too thick (and exactly WHERE is this town on the route to LA?) Among the residents of Grady -- there is a temptation to call them "regulars," but that will probably come later -- are an older, curmudg eonly doctor (Barnard Hughes), who resents his citified colleague but eventually comes to respect him, and a pert elderly waitress (Frances Sternhagen) who wears pigtails, makes hip wisecracks and turns up as a record-scratching D.J. I learned so much about life in that town, and biked until I ended up tan without ever sitting in the sun. Metacritic Reviews. They needn't bother, however. After securing another interview in California at a later date, Stone reluctantly begins his obligation in a town he describes as hee-haw hell. 'You can blink now.' Fox having completed his residency looks like he has his future by the short hairs. The Two-Line Blurb: Loosely based on the Neil B. Shulman book, What? I was 6 years old (1991-1985=6) apparently, but I'll never forget that moment when I first noticed a totally naked Julie Warner on the massive movie screen. I found myself wanting to find this enchanting little town full of pure "down home folks". Michael J. It is a shame it is so hard to buy in shops. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. It seems that the town's only physician (Barnard Hughes) is on his last legs, and young doctor Stone is the perfect man to step into his shoes. Far form it, he's a great actor. A video I have in my collection, which is limited to only those films worth watching repeatedly. As he begins his drive from the East Coast to California he happens to have an automobile accident in the small town of Grady, South Carolina. The Five-Word Review: Takes no risks but delivers. I personally, love small towns like the one depicted in the film. But, amazingly, it might not be as bad as the city doc thinks. Fox is a likable hero in the picaresque tradition, bouncing back from all kinds of encounters and events. Awards Ben Stone . Julie Warner Dr. Hogue . David Ogden Stiers Lillian . Harrelson plays Hank, Lou's fiancée whom she's not in love with. Mel Winkler Nurse Packer . at Grady's all-important Squash Festival, which Mr. Caton-Jones has done his best to transform into April in Paris. First, the mayor (David Ogden Stiers) welcomes him with open arms and the town folk make a big fuss over Stone, too, hoping he might stay, since their resident physician, Doc Hoag (Barnard Hughes) is old. But a traffic jam on I-95 and a couple of stray cows on the back road he's traveling gets him into a gentle jackpot of an accident. The Three-Line Set-up: Stone is forced to stay longer than expected, doing community service at the local clinic after damaging the Judge’s fence in the crash. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. The small city and its surroundings are rustic beauties while costumes, photography, script and direction are most worthy. Make an appointment with this Doc, y'all, you will be glad you did. . The two begin a kind of fragile relationship as she is sure he will leave, but more of concern at least for Stone, is Hank Gordon (Woody Harrelson) the local insurance man who has a thing for Lou and isn’t happy a city slicker is moving in on this prize. Usually the only thing that approaches a dearth in fatality like that is dermatology. Boy, do I remember! The director, Michael Caton-jones, does a great job with a typical fish-out=of-water script and the score from Carter Burwell is exceptional.

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