Trouble is, you can't imagine why. Both Midler and Caan are expert performers, but they have remarkably little on-screen chemistry, and although they score points individually they never quite seem to be working in tandem. To make matters worse, while the dialogue is often witty, the plot is leaden, and it promptly goes off into a host of predictable directions as it drags its characters from World War II to Vietnam in order to make a series of well-intended but extremely obvious and over-worked comments about changing times and the wastefulness of war.

The supporting cast is strong, but like the leads they seem to be pulling in different directions throughout the film, and when all is said and done this rather lengthy film feels quite a bit longer than it actually is. Midler's songs are the only real highlight, and the thing is indeed watchable... but only just. The DVD package isn't anything to write home about either, consisting of a handful of trailers and television spots. For hardcore Midler fans only.

GFT, Amazon Reviewer

An Amazing Movie!!
Review date: 2004-01-12 Rating: 10 out of 10

A storyline packed full of emotion, comedy & drama, a fantastic array of some of the best songs you've ever heard and Bette Midler...does it get any better than this? I adore this movie and would recommend that everyone goes out and gets a copy now!!

In My Life...
Review date: 2001-05-07 Rating: 10 out of 10

Larger than life pseudobiography concerning the last three wars in America. The story is told through the lives of Dixie Leonard (Bette Midler) & Eddie Sparks (James Caan). Bette Midler sparkles from beginning to end. The numbers and songs are perfect. The make-up is fine. The film succeeds as an emotional experience.

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