Regretfully, this is a lackluster film. The cast is fine, but the script does them no favors.
Tim Matheson and Roma Downey portray a married couple who has decided to separate. But before they do, they are given a "second honeymoon" trip to the Caribbean island of Manzanilla, a fictitious location that resembles Puerto Rico.
Matheson plays an unromantic penny-pincher who is a bank executive. Downey plays a thoughtful, passionate woman who, because she grows plants for a living, is nurturing. As the story develops, we find that both are responsible, in part, for the demise of their relationship. But Matheson's part makes him a caricature, playing for comedy. Downey's part makes her contemplative and realistic.
In effect, he is not interesting and she is disinterested. Much of the plot is predictable, and we can see where the story is leading.
One positive aspect of the film is the portrayal of Antonio by Daniel Lugo. Antonio is a guardian angel-like figure who looks out for the couple's best interests, even when they self-sabotage.
Second Honeymoon
2001
Action / Comedy / Romance
Second Honeymoon
2001
Action / Comedy / Romance
Plot summary
This romantic comedy revolves around a couple secretly on the verge of announcing plans to divorce who reluctantly depart for a second honeymoon after their family surprises them with a tropical trip as a gift for their 20th wedding anniversary.
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The Script Undermines The Story
Have seen better still worth watching.
Regretfully, this is a lackluster film. The cast is fine, but the script does them no favors.
Tim Matheson and Roma Downey portray a married couple who has decided to separate. But before they do, they are given a "second honeymoon" trip to the Caribbean island of Manzanilla, a fictitious location that resembles Puerto Rico.
Matheson plays an unromantic penny-pincher who is a bank executive. Downey plays a thoughtful, passionate woman who, because she grows plants for a living, is nurturing. As the story develops, we find that both are responsible, in part, for the demise of their relationship. But Matheson's part makes him a caricature, playing for comedy. Downey's part makes her contemplative and realistic.
In effect, he is not interesting and she is disinterested. Much of the plot is predictable, and we can see where the story is leading.
One positive aspect of the film is the portrayal of Antonio by Daniel Lugo. Antonio is a guardian angel-like figure who looks out for the couple's best interests, even when they self-sabotage. James Welch Henderson, Arkansas 2/15/2021
Roma Downey shines.
Tim Matteson has come a long way since Animal House, but he still has an easy charming manor.
Roma Downey is splendid here, and incredibly beautiful!