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'The Six Wives of Henry Lefay' DVD expected to generate New Milford fans
NEW MILFORD, Nov 06, 2010 (The News-Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Rachel Spillane doesn't really care about the critics' less-than-positive opinion of the just released, straight-to-DVD movie "The Six Wives of Henry Lefay," featuring comedian Tim Allen and a cast of famous women.
She is a fan because the movie was filmed in her hometown and much of the action centers around the law offices of her husband, Philip Spillane, and the New Milford downtown and town green.
In one scene, some of the film's female stars, including Jenna Elfman, run in high heels down the cobblestone sidewalk on Bank Street.
"It's a really cute movie," Rachel Spillane said. "I think it's well done. I'm surprised it didn't make it into the theaters. It's humorous."
The comedic farce about a man presumed dead and squabbles over his funeral among his daughter, his wife and his many ex-wives may not have been deemed big-screen worthy, but many New Milford residents are eager to see it.
"It's got a few laughs in it. It's a light comedy, as expected," Philip Spillane said. He is in a couple of scenes, including one where he is oogling Elfman as she steps out of a limousine.
Spillane said he is happy he can now answer the question posed to him time and again since the fall of 2007: "When is your movie coming out?"
Mayor Patricia Murphy said she has yet to see the film, but she remembers Allen visiting her office, where she gave him a key to the town.
"I'm going to have to buy a copy just for the pictures of our downtown," Allen said.
New Milford Film Commission chairman Keli Solomon said she is impressed with the previews she has seen.
"The trailer (preview) is 100 percent New Milford, and the green looks beautiful. Everything looks gorgeous," Solomon said.
Last week the Film Commission talked about the release and whether there might be a way to celebrate the occasion.
Solomon said she has talked with people at the Bank Street Theater about whether it might offer a screening of the movie, but a decision has not been reached. The theater must get the filmmakers' permission.
Theater manager Paul Schuyler could not be reached for comment.
"It will be fun to see some of our locals in it, as well as those who were on standby," Solomon said, noting that area residents will likely also enjoy picking out familiar places. One scene was filmed in Roxbury.
Solomon and the Spillanes hope a public event can be arranged, possibly as a benefit for local charities.
"That would be awesome," Philip Spillane said.
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