Posts with the tag 'Romance'
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
JANE EYRE- 2011. Premise by Netflix. “Driven from her post at Thornfield House by her brooding employer Edward Rochester’s (Michael Fassbender) impenetrable personality, young governess Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) takes time to reflect on her childhood and the events that led her to the misty moors. Little does she know that Rochester’s mood is largely due to a dark secret. Judi Dench, Jamie Bell and Sally Hawkins co-star in this artful adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel.” Very good reviews. TRDB.
10/2/11- An excellent portrayal of the classic and definitely worth a viewing. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Romance
March 22nd, 2011
WAITING FOR FOREVER- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Contentedly jobless, wanderer Will Donner (Tom Sturridge) decides to focus his energies on reconnecting with the girl he loved as a child, Emma Twist (Rachel Bilson) — who is now a 20-something television actress living in Hollywood — and spending the rest of his life with her. Directed by James Keach, this romantic drama co-stars Blythe Danner, Richard Jenkins, Jaime King and Nikki Blonsky.” Poor review in NY Times on 2/4/11.
Tags: drama, Romance
January 30th, 2011
THE LOVERS OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE- Premise by Netflix. “The moment they meet, 8-year-olds Ana (Sara Valiente) and Otto (Peru Medem) know they have a special connection. After all, their names are both palindromes — spelled the same whether they’re read forward or backward — and each has a parent looking for a mate. But when their families finally meld, the two children, now young adults (played by Victor Hugo Oliveira and Kristel Díaz) realize that they, too, may share a romantic destiny.”
5/10- Interesting story, very good acting and I liked it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign, Romance
May 12th, 2010
2008. About a young man who has always wanted to adopt a Chinese baby and his relationship with a young woman. Starring Paul Dano and Zooey Deschane. with small parts of Ed Asner, Jane Alexander and John Goodman. Netflix Streaming. 8/09 
Tags: drama, Romance
August 26th, 2009
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