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Prelude to a Kiss

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Prelude to a Kiss
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PG13,1hr 46min
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1992
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20th Century Fox
Synopsis: In this quirky romantic comedy about soul transference, Alec Baldwin plays Peter Hoskins, the straight-laced head of the microfiche department at a company that publishes scientific journals. When he meets a free-spirited, sleep-deprived bartender named Rita (Meg Ryan), the opposites attract and launch into a round-the-clock romance characterized by private jokes and an intense connection that defies description. When the two decide to marry, however, an unforeseeable cosmic occurrence entirely alters ... Full Synopsis
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Of all the movies about the old and young swapping bodies -- and there were too many to count in the late '80s and early '90s -- Prelude to a Kiss is both the most eccentric and the most satisfying. Because it has the courage to confound the viewer for much of the narrative, leaving Alec Baldwin to interact with an old man rather than the significantly cuter Meg Ryan, the film didn't really succeed ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Peter Hoskins
Rita Boyle
Leah Blier
Dr. Boyle
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