Truly Madly Deeply

Love this movie for over 30 years. Timeless story regarding loss and grief. I had the old tape but no vcr. Now I can stream it anytime after purchasing it. Alan Rickman is the most well known actor in this

None of the streaming services had this movie but I was able to buy it on Amazon.

I laughed, I cried. This is a great movie.

Nice story :)

I saw this movie several years ago, and as I recently watched it, I found it to be as moving as it was back then. It was the first movie I've seen Alan Rickman and Juliet Stevensen in any movie. Few movies really bring you into their story, and this one caught me through the end.

First, on the technical side, this Blu-ray, including the special features, plays fine on my ordinary US-sold Blu-ray player and TV.Amazon's region warning is confused. Region 0, as Amazon currently claims this is, will play in any region. But I'm not sure it is region 0, as the disc itself and the packaging don't anywhere say anything about a region. It could be region A/B, which covers the US and Britain.It doesn't say NTSC (US format) or PAL (UK) either, so I'm guessing it's got both, including for the special features, since it's sold in both places.*This looks pretty good (up close on a Sony 4K HDR 43") for a production originally made for old SD TVs. The case says it was restored and remastered from an original 16mm film print, which isn't nearly as good as 35mm, but it's much better than the best DVD quality in resolution of detail. It shows a fair amount of film grain, but not more than a lot of Blu-rays for older 35mm films, and not a bothersome amount for me.The color is sometimes a little oversaturated and the contrast a little too high, but many people prefer that. The high contrast results in lost detail in the highlights and shadows.It preserves the original "full-screen" 4/3 aspect ratio, which means black on each side your large-screen TV.The sound is the original stereo, no surround. It's good enough, the music still sounds ravishing, as does Alan Rickman.*Dramatically, this succeeds for me on every level. It's got some of the usual elements of a rom-com, but with unusual depth of feeling, originality, good humor and gentleness in treating one of the saddest aspects of life. And - I don't think this is a spoiler - a very happy-sad ending.Key parts of the music, which plays a large role, are from Bach, which is as good as it gets. The sensuous cello is highlighted. This movie has been responsible for the music chosen for farewells to loved ones.The special features are a commentary audio track and interview with the director, both quite interesting for me as a fan, and a trailer.For years this was out of print for US formats, and prices for the DVDs still in circulation were hundreds of dollars. So glad it's back, and on Blu-ray now, even better than before.

While "Truly, Madly, Deeply" is not a new release, it is very much worth purchasing if you like music, romance...and, of course, if you - as I - enjoy Alan Rickman.TMD is about a woman ("Nina"/Juliet Stevenson) who has lost her boyfriend/lover ("Jamie"/Alan Rickman)...the love of her life...her reason for living...you know, all that passionate and everlasting stuff. Seems he died of complications from a sore throat, a definite wink for Rickman, known in the Biz as The Voice (even before Dogma), for obvious reasons...It seems Nina cannot get on with her life without Jamie. The man soothed her with CELLO MUSIC, for heaven's sake. He SANG to her...THEY sang duets and she played the piano and danced, ala Isadora Duncan. They delighted in mutually warped senses of humor... We're talking dream relationship here...and then...suddenly he's dead and - devastated -- Nina cannot face life without him.Ultimately, Nina's grieving and pain brings Jaime back...in a corporal form. Two drawbacks; he is ALWAYS cold, and some of his afterlife buddies have moved in along with him...video-watching ghosts from beyond, who take over Nina's little flat, making themselves at home in front of the telly watching old movies until all hours.At first, Nina is in heaven. Shutting herself up in her flat to glory in the return of the admittedly delicious Jamie, she effectively eliminates everything else in her world. But reality must enter the picture (this being Hollywood and all), and soon Jamie's annoying little habits begin to get under Nina's skin (think lying back in a warm tub, a cleansing mask on your face, and opening your eyes only see to a plastic fish - wearing glasses -- "swimming" at your face...or...being awakened with Rickman's soft baritone voice crooning "It's Raining in My Heart" in your ear as a cold glass of water is systematically drizzled on your head.) Jamie is also into totally rearranging Nina's apartment, something she has endeavored to make uniquely her own.The birth of a friend's baby and finding a new male acquaintance, are the catalysts that finally make Nina choose life over death. In a five-hankie scene, Jamie has Nina translate a beautiful poem - about a lover choosing to go on and not follow the dead love to the grave -- as he recites it in (poor) Spanish.If you are a Rickman fan, this is a MUST SEE. He is delightful as the moody, persnickety, musical Jamie...and it is an added treat to hear his rendition of "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Any More". He has a not-half-bad singing voice, and it's obvious he was having a hoot doing it.If you view Rickman as merely "the cool guy who plays Severus Snape in the Harry Potter flicks", you ALSO must secure this movie! If you have enjoyed the man in other movies, but have never seen this one (it's novel...one of the few I can think of where he leaves ALL his clothes on -- including an overcoat -- and still remains the sensuous Alan Rickman we know and drool over) you SIMPLY MUST!Five enthusiastic stars for Rickman at his most divinely delicious!

I saw this film when it was first broadcast in 1990; the performances of Juliet Stevenson and Alan Rickman are stunningly moving and I can remember weeping along with Stevenson in her utter despair. For all that its an uplifting story and rewards anybody who takes the time to watch it.My only caveat is that it was originally made in the old 4:3 picture format; this new edition has been 'stretched' to the modern 16:9 format, and whilst it might not be immediately obvious to a casual glance there are instances where people and cars are clearly 'wider' than they should be. In some scenes the willowy Stevenson looks about as delicate as a JCB. The film is still wonderful but I should have preferred to see it in its original proportions.

A highly original ghost story in which humour and humanity replace thrills and scares. First class writing, direction and performances all round create a tear-jerker full of laughs - or a comedy full of poignancy, depending upon how you look at it. Nevertheless, it's very Englishness saves it from descending into schmaltz, retaining that essential dryness without which it might have been cloyingly sentimental. Great entertainment, but keep a box of paper hankies ready.

I first saw this film when it was televised by the BBC several years ago, before I understood the concept of love and loss.It was a joy to see it again. Juliet Stevenson & Alan Rickman beautifully portray Nina and Jamie. I understand all too well now about love & loss and I totally understand how Nina felt. The film has its comedic moments, but the story shows that it is possible to move on after the death of a loved one.I think that this film should be seen by everyone who is having trouble moving on. It takes you through the grieving and letting go with great sensitivity. I know what I'm talking about due to personal experience. Even to viewers who are skeptical about the spirit world there is still something here for them.This is a beautiful film with great scenes and real empathy for the bereaved. I would recommend this film to anyone

I first saw this film several year's ago ! Over 10yrs ago and I had it on video but wanted it on DVD , has some great Actor's in it , it's not for young children to watch but it's one of my favourite film's would definitely recommend it

I love this film. It's the story of Nina who has recently lost her partner Jamie. Whilst she struggles with grieving, Jamie comes back in the form of a ghost (along with his new ghost mates!) to help her to move on with her life.A beautifully touching story with amazing performances from Juliet Stevenson and Alan Rickman. A timeless classic that everyone should see at least once.