He Said, She Said (1991)

33% of critics liked it
(15 reviews)
32% of users liked it
(7,645 ratings)

Real-life sweethearts and film directors Ken Kwapis and Marisa Silver co-directed this throwback to the silver-screen romantic comedies of the 1940s, examining the different ways men and women view reality. Kwapis takes the male character's point of view, recalling a burgeoning relationship. Silver… More Real-life sweethearts and film directors Ken Kwapis and Marisa Silver co-directed this throwback to the silver-screen romantic comedies of the 1940s, examining the different ways men and women view reality. Kwapis takes the male character's point of view, recalling a burgeoning relationship. Silver then takes a crack at the same story, recalling the same events from the woman character's point of view. Unfortunately, both perspectives are not that much different. Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth Perkins star as Dan Hanson and Lorie Bryer, two reporters from the Baltimore Sun who are assigned to share space on the editorial page debating opposing viewpoints. Dan is the conservative philanderer. Lorie is the sensitive liberal. The new column becomes a big hit -- a shop owner exclaims, "Hey, it's the people who argue!" Although originally antagonists, Dan and Lorie become lovers. As their relationship grows, so does their popularity, and they end up hosting a popular television program. But Lorie wants commitment, and Dan doesn't. Frustrated, Lorie shies a coffee cup off Dan's noggin live on the air. Their ratings soar. And then the whole routine is played out again. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 55 min.
Directed By: Ken Kwapis
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

In Theaters: Feb 22, 1991 Wide
On DVD: Oct 23, 2001
Studio: Paramount Home Video

Critic Reviews

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A snappy, scrappy comedy about some of the universal problems which plague romantically involved couples.
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
Too bad neither of them said, 'this gimmicky flick isn't worth making.'
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Two likable leads struggle against narrative gimmickry.

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Cast

            Kevin Bacon as Dan Hanson

            Elizabeth Perkins as Lorie Bryer

            Nathan Lane as Wally Thurman

            Anthony LaPaglia as Mark

            Sharon Stone as Linda

            Stanley Anderson as Mr. Bill Weller

            Danton Stone as Eric

            Phil Leeds as Mr. Spepk

            Rita Karin as Mrs. Spepk

            Erika Alexander as Rita Al's Daugther

            Dana Anderson as Janet

            Tanya Berezin as Mrs. Bryer

            Mark Brutsche as Hanson Family Member #2

            Paul Butler as Al at the Deli

            David Cale as The Waiter

            Ashley Gardner as Susan

            Leeza Gibbons as Herself

            M.K. Harris as Adam

            Damien Leake as Ray the Technical Director

            Bruce MacVittie as Lou the Florist

            Jeff Mandon as Technician

            George Martin as Mr. Bryer

            Tom McDermott as Live Band

            F. William Parker as Uncle Olaf

            Leon Russom as Harry

            Constance Shulman as Make-Up Girl

            Claudia Silver as Susan Bryer

            Rick Warner as Man at Restaurant

            Alan J. Wendl as Bartender

            Charlaine Woodard as Cindy

            Van Dyke Parks as Priest

            John Tesh as Himself

            Steven Gilborn as Ed

            Brian Hohlfeld as Man at the Bar

            Dennis Michael as Live Band

            Carrie Frazier
            
            Pamela Sue Martin as "A.M. Baltimore" Host

            David Long as Mr. Hanson
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