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Ted Todorov · 07-06-2004, 02:15 PM

Seducing Doctor Lewis -- as a number of reviewers have pointed out it can be pitched as Local Hero meets Northern Exposure. This does have it's good points -- the filmmakers have imitated the best. The one area in which it improves on its sources is to make the Quebec fishing village where it takes place and its inhabitants real (which often translates to really ugly). Their lot is much less romanticized as well.

Otherwise, while a very enjoyable way to spend two hours, Seducing Doctor Lewis breaks no new ground.

Ted

07-06-2004, 02:15 PM	#93 of 298
Ted Todorov Member Location: New York Join Date: Aug 2000 Local Time: 03:03 PM Local Date: 10-15-2008 Posts: 2,195	Seducing Doctor Lewis -- as a number of reviewers have pointed out it can be pitched as Local Hero meets Northern Exposure. This does have it's good points -- the filmmakers have imitated the best. The one area in which it improves on its sources is to make the Quebec fishing village where it takes place and its inhabitants real (which often translates to really ugly). Their lot is much less romanticized as well. Otherwise, while a very enjoyable way to spend two hours, Seducing Doctor Lewis breaks no new ground. Ted Hold on tightly, let go lightly.