
The power of words and images to open hearts. Helen runs, miles a day, to burn off energy: she's an emotional celibate. Going through the post at her shop, she finds a romantic and poetic letter between the couch cushions, unsigned, and thinks it's for her. It melts her resistance to feelings, and soon she undertakes an affair with Johnny, a collegiate employee. (He sees the letter and thinks she wrote it to him; he quotes some of it, so she thinks he wrote it to her.) In the... (Full plot summary below)
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The power of words and images to open hearts. Helen runs, miles a day, to burn off energy: she's an emotional celibate. Going through the post at her shop, she finds a romantic and poetic letter between the couch cushions, unsigned, and thinks it's for her. It melts her resistance to feelings, and soon she undertakes an affair with Johnny, a collegiate employee. (He sees the letter and thinks she wrote it to him; he quotes some of it, so she thinks he wrote it to her.) In the background are Helen's long-time friend, George, who loves her, and her mother who abruptly left on a long trip months before. Discovering who actually wrote the letter brings insight and promise.
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| Detroit NewsSusan StarkA scattershot account of unexpected, confusing romantic love that spreads like a virus! |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasA romantic comedy of much charm and wisdom! |
| Kalamazoo GazetteJames SanfordIntended as an ode to the power of words, 'Letter' is rarely worth listening to, let alone watching, and matters aren't helped by slice-and-dice editing that sometimes makes you wonder if the camera started rolling in mid-scene... |
| Hollywood Report CardRoss Anthony"Do you know how in love with you I am? Did I trip? Did I stumble? Lose my balance, graze my knee...graze my heart?" |
| Boston GlobeJay CarrThe Love Letter transports the recipe from Hollywood to New England and turns it into the kind of flavorful clambake that defines summer escapist entertainment. |
| TheFilmFile.comDustin PutmanAn enjoyable enough way to spend an hour and a half, but doesn't end up having much to offer in the way of substance. |
| culturevulture.netArthur LazereThanks to a nicely written screenplay and intelligent direction, the soap stays reasonably bubbly and doesn't leave a sticky feeling on your skin. |
| Rochester Democrat and ChronicleJack GarnerThe film's construction is clumsy and the sentiments a little corny. |
| TheMovieReport.comMichael DequinaTo call this 'a romantic comedy-drama' is to imply an involving emotional core and a witty sense of humor that simply aren't there. |
| User ReviewAyla Mso funny, and i love small towns, especially this one. |