Product: Doc Hollywood [VHS] (1991)
Rating: 4.0
An oft overlooked Michael J. Fox flick
This is one of my favorite Michael J. Fox movies. Two of the biggest shames to me- Michael J. Fox getting struck down in full stride of his career, and Julie Warner being absolutely wasted after this movie and "Mr. Saturday Night." I fell in love with her. She displays why that's so easy in this movie, overflowing with her easygoing, charming natural approach on the screen. And Fox, who plays her romantic interest as an out of town Doc on his way to the west coast, is outstanding. Many found the premise of him as a young doctor stuck in a small town to "pay his dues" a little too much of a stretch. More than a high school kid who flies a DeLorean back to the future? Fox is as polished as ever, displaying the wealth of experience he'd accrued up to this point in his career, giving a performance better than that of some of his most beloved movies. The ensemble cast is great at accentuating the small town feel that can thrown an anchor on any city-slicker in a hurry to elsewhere. You feel this small town that is the backdrop to this unassuming light hearted romance. Great contributions from the entire cast, right up to George Hamilton's chuckling cameo. This is a one of those "under the radar" jewels of the 80s. I'm a little disappointed to see it's not availablle yet on widescreen, like several other 70s and 80s gems I'm waiting on to correct that. Otherwise, if you don't yet buy it, see it.