A Good Year
Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.
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- Cast：
- Russell Crowe , Albert Finney , Marion Cotillard , Abbie Cornish , Didier Bourdon , Tom Hollander , Freddie Highmore
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Too much of everything
Best movie of this year hands down!
In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
How can you go wrong with Ridley, Russel, Albert, and Marion? This is a feel good movie. So, if you're not looking for that, carry on. I've watched this movie over and over. There's something about it that I just love. It's beautifullly shot, the score is wonderful, plot is...alright, but all in all, it's just fun to watch! One of my favorites!
Enjoyable feel good picture. This movie gives you a nostalgic and warm feeling. Russel Crowe plays a successful man in a hectic modern world. The death of a near relative leaves him with a vineyard i France. When he arrives to the vineyard estate many childhood memories starts a necessary inner process he hasn't dealt with yet. Marion Cotillard plays a local french waitress and a humorous romance starts between them. An overall neutral movie for those who just like to watch an easy going movie that leaves you with a small warm feeling and a small smile on your face.
Don't believe all the good reviews here. This movie is very badly directed. There's no humour , little romance, little chemistry among the characters and the story is very lame. The only thing nice about this movie is the château. That's why i am giving it 2 points.2/10
This is an entertaining movie. I watched it when it came out in 2006, and then recently read the book by Peter Mayle, in 2016. I re-watched the movie and noted some differences. I think the movie watered down, as it is, is just as good a story. In the book, Max quits his job within four hours of the story and he is destitute. In the movie, he resigns and gets a significant golden parachute, i.e. lots of zeroes. The book has more intrigue, with much emphasis on fraud, the lawyer and people impersonating police. In the book, Charlie Willis is a former brother in law and real estate agent, and just the latter in the movie. However, the movie is wonderful, the music enchanting, and now that I am familiar with Marion Cotillard, as Fanny, I am a happier person. Surprising how far down in the credits she was
