There is material here for a good film, too much indeed for the 86 minutes of TV or cable time allotted. As it unfolds it mostly seems either silly or incomprehensible. Maybe about 3 hours with good editing could have told the tale of Audrey's problems. That an old boy friend from the past is the answer to solving those problems is just part of the general silliness, as the film exists. Jean Smart delivers her usual competent performance as Audrey, aided by the rest of the cast, but they can't overcome that deadly destructive editing. This is a common and frustrating continuing problem with movies made for TV or cable. It is a pleasure to see such fine performers as Jean Smart, but one could surely wish the conditions were better.
Review of Audrey's Rain
