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Jack & Sarah

5.7

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Original title

Jack & Sarah

Year

1995

Running time

110 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Tim Sullivan

Screenwriter

Tim Sullivan

Cast

Music

Simon Boswell

Cinematography

Jean-Yves Escoffier

Producer

Co-production United Kingdom-France;

Polygram Filmed Entertainment, British Screen, Granada Films, Mainstream

Genre

Comedy | Romantic Comedy

Synopsis

Jack (Richard E. Grant) and Sarah (Imogen Stubbs) are expecting a baby together, but a complication during the birth leads to the death of Sarah. Jack, grief stricken, goes on an alcoholic bender, leaving his daughter to be taken care of by his parents and Sarah's mother, until they decide to take drastic action: they return the baby to Jack whilst he is asleep, leaving him to take care of it. Although he struggles initially, he eventually begins to dote on the childl and names her Sarah. Despite this, he nevertheless finds it increasingly difficult to juggle bringing up the baby with his high-powered job, and though both sets of the child's grandparents lend a hand (along with William (Ian McKellen), a dried out ex-alcoholic who, once sober, proves to be a remarkably efficient babysitter and housekeeper), he needs more help. Amy (Samantha Mathis), an American waitress he meets in a restaurant who takes a shine to Sarah, takes up the role as nanny, moving in with Jack after one meeting. Although clashing with William and the grandparents - especially Jack's mother, Margaret (Judi Dench), Jack and Amy gradually grow closer - but Jack's boss has also taken an interest in him.

Critics' reviews

"As English as it gets, this romantic comedy about a one-parent family is not without a modest charm."

Brian Case: Time Out
"To its credit, 'Jack and Sarah' eschews the standard cutesy-poo shenanigans found in movies where adorable infants run inexperienced adults ragged with their needs. Unfortunately, the movie has very little comedy to offer in place of such antics."

Stephen Holden: The New York Times
"Sparky playing, a generally sharp script and bright packaging add up to a neat little winner in the romantic comedy Jack & Sarah,"

Variety Staff: Variety
"A pleasant piece of work that’s never quite as engrossing as one might’ve hoped."

David Nusair: Reel Film
"The screenplay, by Tim Sullivan (who also directs), is straight off the assembly line. But (...) works in spite of its conventions. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"'Jack & Sarah' is one of those romantic movies viewers know will end in a happy smooch. What's fine is the rush of amusing, heartrending humanity before it gets to the inevitable."

Peter Stack: SFGATE

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Jack & Sarah

1995

Tim Sullivan

5.7

(1,071)