Kiss Me Goodbye (1982)

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

The first time I saw this was on a long air trip. Jeff Bridges and Sally Field did a fine job with the material But James Caan walked away with the show...I really never tire of watching this movie again. The Dusty Springfield song and music by Peter Allen at the opening and closing are one of my favorites they are two people whose talent are greatly missed in the industry. I think the performances by the supporting cast were great too. I think it was likely one of the last roles for Mildred Natwick and Claire Trevor. It was fun to see some of the NYC locations used as well.

This the funniest, warm hearted and entertaining movie I have watched in years. I have watched the movie twice and will watch it over and over and it will still bring me laughter and joy each time as strong as the first time I watched it. I would recommend this movie to all audiences. I would rate it with four stars. James caun is the most talented actor I know. Sally Feild is like a breath of fresh air. She reminds me of a Ivory Girl. The extent of her talent continues to amaze me again and again. I will always remember the dance sequence in the movie where he tap dances. James Caun could dance his way, act his way and charm his way into each home in a blink of a eye. He is a icon in Hollywood and has earn ever bit of the award.

I realize this movie is a remake of the 1978 Brazilian classic 'Dona Flor and Her Husbands' with the stunning Sonia Braga..but some things should be left alone. While I adore Sally Field, she seems majorly miscast as Kay Villano, widow of philandering choreographer Jolly Villano, played by James Caan, who also seems woefully miscast. Jeff Bridges is delightful as Rupert, the befuddled Egyptologist in love with Kay, and a hilarious standout, especially during the scenes in the diner, and at the inn. Claire Trevor is smashing as Kay's mother, an acid tongued woman who still holds her late son in law in high regard. The dialogue seems stilted at times, and some of the humor forced, with a silly subplot about exorcism. There is a basic sweetness about the movie, and the thought of a ghost of a husband wanting his wife to move on irresistible (which 'Ghost' did so much better 8 years later). But Robert Mulligan (who helmed 'Summer of '42 and 'The Man in the Moon'..two classics if you've never seen them) lacks that light touch that would have made this a classic. This is like a fine meal, elegantly prepared, but after you've had a bite..it leaves an unpleasant taste on your palate.

I think I may have been one of the few people who saw this film in the theaters, but I really enjoyed KISS ME GOODBYE, a lighthearted comedy about a widow (Sally Field)preparing to remarry, who, days before her wedding, is visited by the ghost of her deceased first husband (James Caan), who was a Broadway director and choreographer. The story goes to all the familiar places that you would expect it to, but it is played with such an exuberant energy that you can't help but start to care for these people. Field and Caan are in top form and Jeff Bridges is at his adorably nerdy best as Field's new fiancée (a precursor to his performance in THE MIRROR HAS TWO FACES). There's also a brief, but memorable turn by the late Claire Trevor as Field's mother. A charming romantic fantasy that will grow on you upon repeated viewings.