wonderful romance and character study between two people who live on the opposite side of the track . two strong but stereotypical people pair up and evolve into very un stereotypical unit and try to function in a hostile enviroment . the acting in the movie be so good it surpass the diologue . the loss and love spader communicates with just his eye be a sight to behold and sarandon project a dichotomy of neediness and strength . this movie contain one of the best ending in movie history and right up there with green card . a truly uplifting movie that conveys joy and hope and and victory . what more can a woman ask for . and james spader be a hunk .