Product Description: Max Skinner (Russell Crowe) is a highly successful investment expert with no time for life outside work. When his estranged uncle dies Max inherits the vineyard in France where he grew up as a child and his first intention is to sell the vineyard as quickly as possible. But after spending unexpected time at the Vineyard in France he discovers a part of himself that he had lost and experiences romance and a blossoming new love affair with a beautiful French woman that changes his life forever.Features:Commentary by Ridley ScottMaking of A Good YearTheatrical TrailerSystem Requirements:Run Time: 114 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: PG - 13 UPC: 024543407010 Manufacturer No: 2240701
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A feel-good movie that highlights the beauty of France as much as it does its stars, A Good Year provides a languid, gorgeous viewing experience. Director Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe--who first worked together on the Academy Award-winning Gladiator--are reunited in this romantic film, which is based on Peter Mayle's book A Year in Provence. Crowe plays Max, a workaholic London bonds trader who doesn't know the meaning of vacation. When his uncle dies, leaving him a picturesque estate in the south of France, Max views it as an opportunity to cash in the vinery and pocket the profits. The film is reminiscent of Diane Lane's Under the Tuscan Sun in the way the scenery plays as much of a role in the film as its characters. The lush village and streaming sunlight portray Provence as an idyllic, magical place. Even Max falls under its spell. While not a particularly likeable character, especially in the early part of the film, Max also isn't a bad guy. When he gets the chance to live life at a less manic pace than which he is used to, he finds that a good year isn't dependant on a financial windfall. Though Scott tries to drum up some suspense in the film (Is the beautiful visitor really Max's illegitimate cousin? Will Max fall in love with the feisty local woman he trades quips with?) nothing that happens comes as much of a surprise. Still, while the film doesn't fully utilize Crowe's range of skills, the actor is charming in his role and A Good Year provides a fine time in the cinemas. --Jae-Ha Kim
romance THIS IS A WONDERFUL FILM. A HAPPY FILM WITH NO VIOLENCE, JUST JOY. I RECOMMEND THE ROMANTIC COMEDY FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY. A MUST!!!!!
Odd movie for Crowe and Scott I didn't enjoy this movie as much as I thought I would. I never do connect with Skinner and I felt the romance was just a convenient subplot. I wasn't sure if the cousin or the waitress was supposed to be the love interest for a while there. But overall, I felt this film was a male version of Under the Tuscan Sun. (France instead of Italy.) I didn't believe Skinner's transformation. Nothing in this captured my heart the way it should have. There was a few storylines just dropped. I thought the best friend and the cousin would become an item. But I did enjoy the soundtrack.
A film for only a few Only Europeans or those vastly familiar with life in Europe will be able to appreciate the loveliness and humour of this film. So before anyone writes a negative review, please know that you need thorough knowledge and experience of life in Europe, especially France. There is no better life than the one in France. Come on down and see for yourself!!!
A good year I had read some of the terrible reviews this movie received, so I was somewhat surprised to enjoy A Good Year as much as I did. Russell Crowe manages to be quite charming when he's not throwing phones at bellboys, and he makes his character if not exactly likeable, which would have been impossible, then at least compelling. Marion Cotillard, Abbie Cornish and the great Albert Finney make a good supporting cast.
A joy to watch This movie is all about live and making the right decisions. On top of that you have great cultural humor between the French and the British. Ridley Scott knows his stuff. He created a classic with Alien and another classic with this one. I watched it already too many times, but enjoy it again and again.
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