[.ca] A Night in Heaven

Night in Heavan:
Mmmm. . .Should Lesley Ann Warren risk a lifetime commitment for a few blissful hours with Chris Atkins? Oh, sure she should!!! Actually, this is a sweet, romantic story about two people who, beyond their strong mutual attraction, seem to genuinely like and find comfort in one another's company. The dance scenes are fun, the plot contains strong elements of humor and sensuality, and the leads turn in some engaging performances. Good movie, especially for the ladies.

Late Night TV Fare:
"A Night in Heaven" has been regulated to late night TV because it is not a good movie by any standard. It stars Lesley Ann Warren who once again makes an appearance in a bad movie. What a shocker!! Also let's not forget Christopher Atkins who has his presence in movies like this (and his lack of talent) to thank for his acting career being reduced to supporting roles in straight to video \omovies\c. Although the presence of Warren and Atkins are warning enough of this film's quality, it is surprising to find some talented people associated with this junk. The director, John Avildson, was the man behind "Rocky." The writer Joan Tewkesbury has done quality work. And the soundtrack features some of Bryan Adams' better songs. (This movie was made when Adams was still considered a rocker and not the sappy singer he is now.) But the real shock among the cast and crew is the appearance of Robert Logan who plays the role of Warren's cuckolded, scientist husband. Logan, for those unfamiliar with him, was the star of a number of family adventure films made in the 70's and set in the North American wilderness. After growing watching Logan being chased by grizzly bears and rescuing dumb kids from danger, it is surprising to see him in a sleazy movie such as this. However, Logan does have the best part of this movie- threatening the whining Atkins with a shotgun.

A night in hell.:
In "A Night In Heaven", Lesley Ann Warren plays a college professor named Faye. Christopher Atkins is Ricky, a student in her class. At the end of his final report for his class, Ricky cracks a joke and Faye is not amused. She decides to fail him and make him take the course over again. The next thing you know, Faye goes to watch some male strippers with some friends of hers. Who is one of the strippers? Ricky! Anyway, they develop one of the dreariest affairs I have ever seen. No sparks whatsoever. There is also a dull side plot involving Faye's husband(!). He quits/is fired from his job. He puts 2 and 2 together and figures out that his wife is seeing the stripper. What does he decide to do? You'll just have to see in the exciting, I mean boring, climax. I'm not really sure what the point of this movie is. There is no passion in anyone's performance. There is no actual plot and the romantic part of the film is tedious. Only recommended for fans of Christopher Atkins naked body.

A Night of Lust:
Woo. This ultra steamy film was just the motivation we needed to go see a male revue of our own. Lesley does a wonderful job of playing the demure Faye while Atkins rocks as the baby face stud she decides to "take on." In any effect, with all the fantasy being lived out, we are given a true taste of what also happens due to extramarital affairs. While out on a boat, Faye's husband gives "Rickie the Rocket" a good reason to keep his pants zipped up.

A Night Of Eye Candy "Atkins" & Cheesy Acting:
I remember watching this movie on HBO after its failure attempt at the box office when came out back in the early 80's. Christopher Atkins who will always be remembered for his less than revealing role opposite Brooke Shields in The Blue Lagoon. In "Heaven", Atkins plays a college student by day? (I think) cause Atkins cant be in high school but then again I could be wrong../male stripper by night ...Well Atkins has to pay his way for College Tution Fees... Lesley Ann Warren is the teacher that happens to have Atkins in one of her classes at school. As I remember, Warren happens to go to the club that Atkins works at and OMG!! Both Atkins and Warren see each other,does either one run? Nope then there would be no plot line to follow...When Atkins secret job is out he makes the moves on Warren that begins a torrid affair. Oh,BTW Warrens character is married. Atkins don't mind, neither does Warren. "Heaven" may not be Atkins nor Warren's best movie but the VERY bad acting is somewhat worthy to watch. If you like to see revealing shots of Atkins, I do have to say that you gotta see this on a pay cable channel of if you can find this at a rental video store if there is one. I havent seen this movie make its appearance on DVD yet (wink) (wink) to the studio that currently has the rights to it yet but I would get it.