Surrender (1987)

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A wealthy writer who has had terrible experiences with money-hungry girlfriends & ex-wives pretends to be a broke, washed-up novelist to see if the woman he loves wants him for himself or just for his money.

Film Summary
"Surrender" is a comedic romantic film directed by Jerry Belson and launched in 1987. The movie stars notable stars Sally Field, Michael Caine, Steve Guttenberg, and Jackie Cooper, forming a story that intricately fuses humor, romance, and the art world.

Plot Overview
"Surrender" focuses on the life of a British mystery novelist called Sean Stein, brilliantly depicted by Michael Caine. Sean is a rich however infamously negative novelist who is heavily sued by his ex-wives. Fed up with losing his fortune in alimony payments, he swears off romantic relationships. Sean thinks that all ladies are gold diggers and therefore, he's resistant to falling in love once again.

Nevertheless, his course crosses with Daisy Morgan, an eccentric artist played by Sally Field. Daisy, who is having a hard time economically, has actually just suffered both a stopped working relationship and a break-in on her paintings. She chooses to take a job under the pseudonym Courtney Wade, where she ends up meeting Sean at an occasion.

Development of Romance Between Characters
A tourist attraction grows between Sean and Courtney (Daisy), but he's unaware of her real identity as Daisy, the skilled artist whose paintings he appreciates. On the other hand, Daisy knows who Sean is but is unaware of Sean's alimony-avoidance schemes. A complicated, funny, however romantic journey begins as they both try to browse their relationships with tricks masking their real identities.

Definitive Pivotal Point
The plot caps when Sean discovers Daisy's real identity. He's left in an ethical battle, now informed that Daisy isn't after his money, but rather a real enthusiast. He creates one last plan that he hopes will show whether Daisy likes him for who he is or since of his wealth. Sean fabricates being broke and waits to see if Daisy would pick to stand by him or leave.

Conclusion
In the end, "Surrender" remarkably unwinds the true colors of its protagonists. Despite Sean's initial mistrust and Daisy's monetary woes, their love remains unshaken. Daisy picks to stick with Sean, not caring about his supposed financial chaos, thus proving her genuine love for him. Sean, on his part, finds out a valuable life lesson on trust and the reality that not all women are fortune candidates.

General Review
"Surrender" brings a delightful spin to the age-old discourse on love versus wealth. The motion picture reviews the stereotype of gold-digging while providing good laughs, consistent surprises, and engaging romantic stress. The lead functions remarkably brought their characters to life, providing us with a well-timed comic relief and proving that love can magnificently unfold in the most unexpected scenarios. In spite of originating from a context rooted in cynicism, the narrative ultimately rises into a heartwarming story about love, trust, and giving up to the unavoidable course of our emotions.

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