Posts filed under 'Drama/Romance'
COME UNDONE- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Successful in her stable job and comfortable relationship with her boyfriend, Alessio (Giuseppe Battiston), Anna (Alba Rohrwacher) lives a peaceful and balanced life — until an office flirtation with a married man (Pierfrancesco Favino) turns into a wildly passionate affair. As she begins to want more from her lover than weekly trysts, Anna’s clingy attitude threatens to shake everything up in this thoughtful drama from filmmaker Silvio Soldini.”
4/11- I found the movie interesting and for sure sad as well. Worth a look. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 15th, 2011
THE YEAR MY VOICE BROKE- 1988. Danny (Noah Taylor) and Freya (Loene Carmen) are allies and confidantes, until the relentless tides of adolescence change them both forever. The hidden sins of a small town’s older generation are re-enacted as Danny falls hopelessly in love with his best friend. But Freya’s attraction to a troubled older boy, Trevor (Ben Mendelsohn), tears Danny apart. John Duigan directs this touching coming-of-age story set in the 1960s.”
4/11- A very good Australian coming-of-age drama despite missing some of the dialogue. Recommended. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 14th, 2011
JOLENE- 2008. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a short story by celebrated novelist E.L. Doctorow, this character study tracks the itinerant exploits of the titular character (Jessica Chastain) as she sets off on an aimless, decade-long journey filled with romance, heartbreak, tumult and inspiration. Boasting an all-star cast — including Dermot Mulroney, Michael Vartan and Chazz Palminteri — this indie effort is helmed by director Dan Ireland.” Reviews are mixed with some very good and some very bad. TRDB.
4/11- Count me as one who, despite a good deal of cliche, enjoyed the movie. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Drama/Romance
April 12th, 2011
NAOMI- 2010. An Israeli movie featuring veteran actors Yassi Pollak and Orna Porat. About a beautiful 28yr. old woman (Naomi) married to a much older man who is consumed with obsessive desire for her.
4/11- A very interesting character study with building suspense and I enjoyed the movie very much. TRDB. Seen at the Westchester Jewish Film Festival.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 10th, 2011
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski (Robert Pattinson) joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he’s transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena (Reese Witherspoon). An affinity for elephants brings together the young pair, but the warmth between them sends Marlena’s cruel husband, animal trainer August (Christoph Waltz), into a frightening fury.” Mediocre professional reviews but good audience reactions. TRDB.
4/11- A soap opera type movie with a weak screenplay that was a disappointment for me. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama, Romance
April 9th, 2011
MAHLER ON THE COUCH- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “When famed composer Gustav Mahler (Johannes Silberschneider) uncovers his wife Alma’s (Barbara Romaner) sexual infidelities with up-and-coming architect Walter Gropius (Friedrich Mücke), he settles into Sigmund Freud’s (Karl Markovics) couch and pours his heart out on a variety of topics. Percy Adlon and his son, Felix, wrote and direct this quirky take on music, madness and art, propelled by the compositions of Mahler himself.”
4/11- The movie was well acted with an excellent screenplay and of course Mahler’s wonderful music. Very good. Seen at the Westchester Jewish Film Festival. TRDB.
5/18/12– Today’s NY Times thought this was OK if a bit melodramatic. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 3rd, 2011
THE PRINCESS OF MONTPENSIER- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Aristocrat Marie de Mézières (Mélanie Thierry) loves the dashing Duke Henri de Guise (Gaspard Ulliel), but her father (Philippe Magnan) forces her to marry a prince she doesn’t know (Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet). With her new husband at war, Marie’s passion for Henri grows stronger than ever. Bertrand Tavernier directs this historical drama set against a backdrop of religious conflict in 16th-century France.” Very good audience reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 2nd, 2011
FOOTPRINTS- 2010. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Sybil Temtchine (Ten Benny, Passion of Ayn Rand) stars as a young woman who wakes up at dawn on the handprints and footprints of the famed Chinese Theatre in Hollywood with no idea who she or how she got there. Upon awakening, she wonders if she… Sybil Temtchine (Ten Benny, Passion of Ayn Rand) stars as a young woman who wakes up at dawn on the handprints and footprints of the famed Chinese Theatre in Hollywood with no idea who she or how she got there. Upon awakening, she wonders if she isn’t, in fact, lost in a dream.” Very good audience reaction so far but no professional reviews available. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Mystery
April 2nd, 2011
ARTHUR- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Recasting the 1981 comedy classic starring Dudley Moore, this romantic chuckler chronicles the dilemma faced by philanderer Arthur Bach (Russell Brand) — whether to give up a respectable life and an inheritance of millions for the sake of romance. Jennifer Garner co-stars as Susan Johnson, the gorgeous socialite that Arthur‘s family has chosen for him. Greta Gerwig plays Naomi, the girl who steals Arthur‘s heart in the meantime.” Good audience reviews so far. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
April 2nd, 2011
TWO GATES OF SLEEEP- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “This lyrical indie drama follows two brothers, Jack (Brady Corbet) and Louis (David Call), who live in the rural South and are devastated by their mother’s imminent death. As they try to make her last days comfortable, they prepare for the task of fulfilling her dying wish. Defying modern convention, Jack and Louis carry their mother’s coffin through river and woods in a deep communion with nature in order to bury her in a meaningful place.” Awful review in NY Times on 4/1/11. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 1st, 2011
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