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The title character, a manic depressive prone to very irrational behavior (Richard Gere), is hospitalized for treatment. While there, the psychiatrist responsible for his rehabilitation (Lena Olin) be... read more read more...comes involved with him and cannot stand to allow his check-out. ~ John Bush, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 54 min.

Directed by: Mike Figgis

Release Date: October 8, 1993

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DVD Release Date: January 25, 2000

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  • November 10, 2011
    If you know anyone Bi-Polar, this is a Must see.When he's(Richard Gere) up, he spreads Joy & is so Charming & Irresistible, When he's down, he takes Prisoners.Lena Olin plays his Psychiatrist , Dr Libbie Bowen,who knows better, but falls in love with him anyway.This Film packs a ... read morepunch to the heart, I saw it years ago, I've never forgotten the impact it left on me.I find myself recommending this Film all the time.
  • February 13, 2008
    Interesting story and a challenging role for Gere. Not too beleiveable but since it's Gere, it is worth seeing. Watching him act is a good reason to watch anything he is in.
  • November 12, 2006
    "people are like goldfish;they die and you flush them down the toilet"

    bi-polar is no joke......helps one slightly understand one with manic depression. this movie does not represent the most extreme of cases, but easily introduces one into a glimpse of mania and severe depres... read moresion.

    Richard Gere is sooo fine when he is strapped down in a psychiatric bed and he is wet from sweating and fighting.....

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Chris Hicks
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

This glossy Hollywood romantic melodrama is a rehash of themes we've seen too many times before. Full Review

Janet Maslin
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

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Lori Hoffman
August 17, 2006
Lori Hoffman, Atlantic City Weekly

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Chuck O'Leary
October 9, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

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Emanuel Levy
July 6, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Thomas Delapa
September 24, 2004
Thomas Delapa, Boulder Weekly

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Philip Martin
August 29, 2002
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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