Skin Deep
Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.
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- Cast：
- John Ritter , Vincent Gardenia , Alyson Reed , Joel Brooks , Julianne Phillips , Chelsea Field , Peter Donat
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The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.
Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.
The movie is about a booze cum sex addict, played by the late John Ritter, who has given up on what he loves most in the world - Hos loyal wife and his talent for writing. We are treated to numerous mis-adventures he has in the movie, which are quite realistic. Still, all that pales in comparison to Traffaut's delightful - The man who loved women.The ending,however, seals the deal. He has now given up alsohol, writtten a best seller and is back with his wife!. If this hopeless character can turn it around, anyone in the world can. People - Watch it not for thrills but for this!
The 1980s gave us some really great and really bad movies. Skin Deep is a perfect way to end the decade of misguided dreams and bland taste. Skin Deep gives the audience some great shots of humor but does not maintain the laughs throughout the film. I kept wondering if if I was watching a slap stick comedy, a dramedy or a drama with a few laughs. It was directed as though it were a made for TV movie with plenty of wide shots, bland sets and bland characters. Additionally, I found none of the women in this movie very attractive either. I blame part of that on the 1980s hairstyles for women that left a lot to be desired. Skin Deep is enjoyable one time around but after that one time, it's easy to see why it has been forgotten by many.
I loved this movie. the story was cheesy, but done well. the psychiatrist was hilarious. stockard channing was hilarious. there were glowing condoms for goodness sake. but most of all, John Ritter is phenomenal. The sequence after the shock therapy, is the funniest physical comedy scene I have ever seen on film.
Skin Deep is a very funny film that many people have never heard of. One scene in particular, must be one of the most hilarious ever caught on film. While some of the social views have become dated, If the viewer remembers that the film was created in the late 80's, It is quite enjoyable. Upon John Ritter's untimely passing, I got it out and watched it all over again and was still entertained!
