Bed of Roses (1996)

So admits Lewis Farell (Christian Slater), a flower shop owner who sends an anonymous bouquet to the unhappy, and overworked Lisa Walker (Mary Stuart Masterson), after seeing her one night in a window...her light the only light on a darkened street.Lisa is a dedicated young career woman, who's alone in the world, and so has made her job the center of her sad, and lonely life.Lewis is a widower who lost his wife in child-birth.Lisa's best friend Kim (Pamela Segal) encourages the romance but Lisa is apprehensive... despite the fact that Lewis seems perfect for her.Lewis (not about to take no for an answer), begins sending her flowers every hour on the hour.The story may seem dull, but it's the unfolding of it that makes the story worth watching.It's a reassuring story, not demanding that we laugh or cry but rather that we enjoy it...the way you enjoy the sunset at the end of a hectic day.In other words, it's not a comedy (filled with preposterous situations we're supposed to think are funny). Nor is it a tear-jerker, designed to appeal to our emotions, so that at the end we feel sad, our hearts aching for two people who can never be together.Rather it's a drama without the tragedy: A reminder that good things CAN happen to in this world while, at the same time, keeping human frailty in mind.It's a warm, soothing, madly romantic movie, designed to make us feel comforted rather than exhilarated, and lovely in the soft glow it projects.In an era where illness, and insanity prevail, it's nice to see movie a like this.You can inhale it's fragrance like a gorgeous flower arrangement.Originally, Review #31Posted On: September 30, 2009.

Bed of Roses is easily one of the best romance movies ever. Even if the movie wasn't as good as it is, the soundtrack alone would make it worth watching. But, the movie itself is wonderful and full of warmth. Bed of Roses has the kind of story you would like to live out for yourself. True, people don't usually meet and fall in love the way Lewis and Lisa do in this movie, but isn't that the purpose of movies and music? The story and characters are as unique as they are addictive. When the movie ended, I found myself wanting more. This is one movie that will stick with you. I dare you to watch it only once.If you enjoyed Bed of Roses, you might also like At First Sight with Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino.

BED OF ROSES **** Writer-director Michael Goldenberg creates a nice little love story that plays well in the hands of Christian Slater and Mary Stuart Masterson, cast as two emotionally damaged characters stumbling their way into a relationship. He delivers flowers because he enjoys bringing pleasure into stranger's lives. When he crosses paths with a hard-working career woman, he may be able to give more than one short greeting with his plant delivery to her. Them drawing together somewhat changes her archetype of lifestyle - something that adds depth to their relationship. It's slow paced yet never loses touch on the effects one's hurting past can have on present events.

This is a movie for those of you who have given up on the magic of love at first sight. Along with a beautiful picture score, this movie wakes up the giddy teenager that is inside us all. I mean how many of us can say that we were romanced on a garden rooftop in New York City? The character Louis is so mysteriously deep, it is often impossible not to fall in love with him along with Mary Stuart Masterson. This is one of my all time favorite love stories that I like to watch to wake up my inner feelings. The original motion picture score is also among my collection of music. Very inspiring!