The title to this review comes from a poem written by Richard Wilbur, called: Voltaire: to Madame du Châtelet.
Gregory Peck reads the poem in this movie which the character he plays has written.
Poetic license.
I stumbed on this move and I have to say I thought it was fantastic. Peck & Bacall are marvelous in their roles as a long time married couple who still look upon each other as brides and grooms have done for eternity.
Peck's real life daughter played their daughter and she was mighty fine. Very unique style she brought.
Anyway, I thought the movie was great because it focused on the quirkiness of Peck & Bacall's relationship. It kept the tone light and funny actually & only punctuated the movie here & their with dramatic punch...Peck's & Bacall's aging, especially Peck's agin...the daughter trying to break through a bit to parents who seem to only have eyes for each other.
I loved the big old quality home the parents live in. I loved that the daughter was an artist & throughout the movie she tries to get her 2 parents to sit still for a portrait.
This movie is charming and Peck & Bacall were simply marvelous. Really just great. Especially Bacall. She's funny and goofy even.
Definitely give this movie a shot. Watch it sometime from November to February I think. The vibe is very New Englandy cozy.
Gregory Peck reads the poem in this movie which the character he plays has written.
Poetic license.
I stumbed on this move and I have to say I thought it was fantastic. Peck & Bacall are marvelous in their roles as a long time married couple who still look upon each other as brides and grooms have done for eternity.
Peck's real life daughter played their daughter and she was mighty fine. Very unique style she brought.
Anyway, I thought the movie was great because it focused on the quirkiness of Peck & Bacall's relationship. It kept the tone light and funny actually & only punctuated the movie here & their with dramatic punch...Peck's & Bacall's aging, especially Peck's agin...the daughter trying to break through a bit to parents who seem to only have eyes for each other.
I loved the big old quality home the parents live in. I loved that the daughter was an artist & throughout the movie she tries to get her 2 parents to sit still for a portrait.
This movie is charming and Peck & Bacall were simply marvelous. Really just great. Especially Bacall. She's funny and goofy even.
Definitely give this movie a shot. Watch it sometime from November to February I think. The vibe is very New Englandy cozy.