Rent Impromptu (1990)
3.6 of 5 from 63 ratings
1h 43min
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- Synopsis:
Spirited playful and outrageous, this captivating romantic comedy celebrates brazen, controversial 19th Century feminist author George Sand and the unlikely object of her desire: well-mannered composer Frederic Chopin. Boasting an impressive cast including Judy Davis, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, Impromptu is delightful, lively and saucy! Bohemian provocateur Sand is setting Paris ablaze by wearing men's clothing and taking a long line of lovers! But when she first hears the heavenly music of Chopin she vows to stop at nothing - including transforming herself - to capture the heart of the fragile, shy and painfully straight-laced musician! Will this love song ultimately crescendo.... or will it become one of history's greatest unfinished symphonies? - Actors:
- Judy Davis, Hugh Grant, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Julian Sands, Ralph Brown, Georges Corraface, Anton Rodgers, Emma Thompson, Anna Massey, David Birkin, Nimer Rashed, Fiona Vincente, John Savident, Lucy Speed, Elizabeth Spriggs, Jezabelle Amato, Claude Berthy, André Chaumeau, Nicholas Hawtrey
- Directors:
- James Lapine
- Writers:
- Sarah Kernochan
- Studio:
- MGM
- Genres:
- Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Emma Thompson, Remembering Julian Sands and Frederic Forrest
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Reviews (2) of Impromptu
Hugh Grant being Hugh Grant - Impromptu review by CH
Hugh Grant can only ever be himself, (not a great actor) a floppy haired charmer playing a grumpy Chopin being Hugh Grant . When I listen to Chopin preludes, mazurkas, impromptus etc I now see Hugh Grant irritating the ivories. Never mind, I actually enjoyed the film, but this is not one for classical music diehards. Julian Sands might have been a better Chopin….we’ll never know.
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Absurd but interesting - Impromptu review by MR
Fine cast, but basically rather silly, anachronistic film. However if you are interested in Hugh Grant, his performance as Chopin is worth a look - chilly, remote, upright - thought it was quite impressive.
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