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This is a movie about discovery and confusion and anger and love. A young man comes of age and recognizes his potential but in an odd way. And older men seem to find confusion and angst and yet wield their weight as mature people of position. The entire drama takes place against the backdrop of a gorgeous city in Europe and then a wonderful American city and also Orange County, California (filmed in a European suburb, actually).
Some folks have panned this movie but I can't figure out why. The Ðirector is not American, he is definitely European and he's interpreting an American writer's work. But he does so beautifully. The characters take on depth and there is humor, drama, some irony and a bit of pessimism. I also found the definite sense of futility that is part of the European character of where the movie is being filmed.
This movie's actors do a marvelous job and the thought that they need "direction" or lack it is an insult. In particular Juliette Stevensen needs no director's hand - she is a classically trained actress and it does show.
If you're looking for an epic or a "Bond" flick or something of that nature that is not this film. If you want a film that makes you think and smile a bit and wonder and if you love beautiful scenery and gorgeous people this is a flick for you to enjoy for a bit.
This is a movie about discovery and confusion and anger and love. A young man comes of age and recognizes his potential but in an odd way. And older men seem to find confusion and angst and yet wield their weight as mature people of position. The entire drama takes place against the backdrop of a gorgeous city in Europe and then a wonderful American city and also Orange County, California (filmed in a European suburb, actually).
Some folks have panned this movie but I can't figure out why. The Ðirector is not American, he is definitely European and he's interpreting an American writer's work. But he does so beautifully. The characters take on depth and there is humor, drama, some irony and a bit of pessimism. I also found the definite sense of futility that is part of the European character of where the movie is being filmed.
This movie's actors do a marvelous job and the thought that they need "direction" or lack it is an insult. In particular Juliette Stevensen needs no director's hand - she is a classically trained actress and it does show.
If you're looking for an epic or a "Bond" flick or something of that nature that is not this film. If you want a film that makes you think and smile a bit and wonder and if you love beautiful scenery and gorgeous people this is a flick for you to enjoy for a bit.