Mr. Jones

Richard Gere convinces as the manic-depressive firebrand Mr. Jones, who comes into the care of psychiatrist Elizabeth Bowen. The charming man makes a far greater impression on the not particularly happy doctor than a patient ought to. By treating him with sedating medication, as is customary, he is robbed of his vitality, which can be self-destructive but also positive, the beautiful doctor realises. A love affair naturally develops, but its prospects are not good. Mr. Jones ends fittingly neutrally, neither with the great, perhaps realistic, tragedy nor with the sugary Hollywood ending.

Lena Olin is not particularly convincing as the lovestruck and doubting doctor. Perhaps the flimsy story was dragged out too long. At any rate, it was not entertaining enough to keep me awake. I managed a couple of little naps. Watching this Hollywood medical drama was something of a comedown after seeing "Shine".