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Engagement Ring, The
MOVIE: TNT, Monday 11/28 at 8:00p (120 minutes)

8.2 based on 7 reviews read critic reviews how did we calculate this? based on 10 votes read user comments rate this tv show

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Starring Patricia Heaton, Vincent Spano, Tony Lo Bianco, Lainie Kazan, Chuck Shamata, and David Hunt

This original TNT holiday drama is an Italian-American romance set in the wine country of Napa Valley, Calif.

GENRE(S):	Drama, Holiday, Romance
FIRST AIR DATE:	November 28, 2005
ALSO ON:	10:00p

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

80

Hollywood Reporter Barry Garron

What makes this movie such a treat to watch isn't the suspense but the passion of the characters and the obvious joy the cast takes in playing them.

80

Washington Post Chip Crews

This buoyant and sure-handed film benefits from picturesque wine-country locations and a certain authenticity of spirit. The loves and hates and tensions are nuanced and textured -- these people have a history, and we're always aware of it.

75

New York Post Linda Stasi

This made-for-TV movie could have been yet another Italians-as-cute-stupid-housepets setup, but it's done with a deft, loving hand... and it's funny and sweet without tasting like, well, White Zinfandel.

67

Entertainment Weekly Lynette Rice

The talented Patricia Heaton is miscast as Sara Anselmi. [2 Dec 2005, p.73]

60

Variety Brian Lowry

Mostly manages to charm despite its high-decibel level and modicum of originality.

30

Wall Street Journal Nancy DeWolf Smith

To say that Ms. Kazan steals the show is not a compliment in this instance. Between them, she and Mr. Lo Bianco turn what might have been a sweet little tale of middle-aged love into a farce about over-the-top seniors.

20

Boston Globe Matthew Gilbert

Let's just say that spending two hours with Kazan and her garish monster should win us an Emmy, for best patience with a performance.

The average user rating for this tv show is 8.2 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Jay F. gave it a10:
Great movie I would love to have it in my collection also very funny .

Sonia V gave it a10:
Simple, sweet, funny, romantic..Patricia Heaton makes it worth watching over and over again.

Jackie S gave it an8:
Fun and romantic. Romeo and Juliette in Napa Valley.

Libbie C gave it a10:
Good, clean family film. Makes one feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. Great for a rainy day. Hope it is put on video soon.

A. Calder gave it a2:
Movie fell flat. This has been done before and done better. Ms. Kazan, normally very funny, looked almost unkempt, and Spano & Keaton had no chemistry at all. I wanted to like it, but couldn't.

Sherry C gave it a9:
Although predictable, I enjoyed this "fluff" movie. It's not one that I would watch over and over though. btw, I wonder how many of the folks who said 'Brian' was too young to be Heaton's fiance' realize that he's her husband in REAL LIFE? Ciao.

gladys d gave it a10:
This was and excellent movie. This should be put on video as soon as possible. It was so nice to be able to watch a movie without violence and super jets.

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