Green Card (1991)

An acquired taste

After purchasing this movie I guess I was a little disappointed after all the rave reviews I had read. But subsequent viewings did something to me, and while I'm still not a huge fan of this tale, I truly began to see why so many people like it. I would say that this is either an acquired taste or one of those films that must be shown to the right audience. To me, I never really saw the "romance" of it, and I think that is my biggest complaint. We see two people meet, have akward tension, hang out, and suddenly claim to be in love. I really would not call this a romantic comedy, either. However, what the film does have going for it is beauty. The Enya-infused soundtrack fits the mood well, and I enjoyed the interplay between the various characters. September 27, 2008

Bona Fide or Bogus Marriage

This amusing romantic comedy stars the beautiful and talented Audie MacDowell who plays Bronte, a botanist and gardner, and the charming teddy-bear like Gerard Depardieu, who is a music composer but moonlights as a waiter until he hits the big time. Each with their own agenda, agree to a marriage of convenience and break the law. Bronte's purpose is to have enough money to continue her projects of creating gardens in the inner city for the disadvantaged. George's purpose is to obtain the coveted green card, since he arrived only on a visitor's visa. The unexpected twists and turns in this creative comedy provide great entertainment, making it a "must see" film ...

The Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) pull a surprise visit to spoil their plans ... Bronte had just moved into an exclusive apartment. She had been interviewd by the tenant's committe to whom she lied that her husband was in Africa, doing academic research on music of the region. George moves in with Bronte as they scheme how to outwit the INS who are investigating if theirs is a "real marriage" or a ruse to trick the government. When their personal habits clash - the two realize just how little they know about each other. They share personal information and create a detailed nonexistent past - to outwit the government agents. Gerard Depardieu is amazingly funny as he ad libs scenes inventing stories to cover up his fake husband role ... He is especially effective in scenes where Bronte meets her good friend Lauren, played by the ever dead-pan comedienne, Bebe Niewirth, who is intrigued by George. George does an outstanding performance to impress Lauren's parents at a dinner party in their home. He wins Bronte's affections due to his creativity. Even Bronte's parents are won over by George's antics. Bronte does all she can to make their relationship appear like her cover story: they are good friends from the past and he could not find a hotel, so she let him stay at her place. When Philip, her boyfriend enters the picture, the sparks begin to fly ...

The INS visit appears to go well ... with one exception. George had a hard time finding the bathroom when one agent heeded the call of nature. Another mandatory meeting is set up with Immigration Services. Bronte and George *really* get down to work, creating what they hope is a solid indisputable past, complete with photos of vacations together, skiing, sunning themselves and even dancing together. During these shared moments ... the two start developing stronger feelings for one another. The film has a realistic bitter sweet ending which leaves the viewer satisfied but craving more. Erika Borsos [pepper flower] December 4, 2007

Green Card as fun as I remembered it!

Andie McDowell and Gerard Depardieu have a strange/sweet/funny marriage of convenience. Andie's garden apartment is fabulous a whole other character in the movie. If you haven't seen this film, try it. Wacky wonderful film in ways similar to "My Stepmother was an Alien" with like able co-stars and cute plot. July 19, 2007

Great Movie

Enjoyable movie that has stood the test of time. Very funny and imaginative. May 30, 2007

Green Card

Excellent movie. Andie MacDowell and Gerard Depardieu at their finest. Supporting actors Bebe Neuwirth and Gregg Eldeman are wonderful too. Superb job of directing. You will want to re-watch it frequently. January 4, 2007

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