Just because "That Old Feeling" is predictable doesn't mean you
shouldn't see it and even enjoy it! Bette Midler is always worth
watching, darling. As movie star-mom Midler is reunited with her ex
(Dennis Farina) at their daughter's wedding, the sparks that fly
reignite old flames and that's when the fun starts. As the new
son-in-law (Jamie Denton) frantically tries to keep the news out of
the tabloids so as not to endanger his political career, a sneaky
paparazzo (Danny Nucci) is pushed into helping Molly (Paula Marshall)
find her parents. What amazes is that in a story that puts the adult
back in adultery, everyone gets what they deserve. And even more
amazing is that Dennis Farina, who has played mobsters and hitmen
forever, has great comic timing. Not so amazing is that Midler gets
to croon a tune, and is gracious enough to let Paula Marshall and
Gail O'Grady shine when we all know that the 'Divine Miss M' could
have taken over every scene. Directed by Carl Reiner, the master
comedian and TV pioneer, "That Old Feeling" never really surprised
me, but it certainly entertained.
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