Letters to Juliet

PG

Released May 14, 2010

1 hr. 45 min.

Adventure

Comedy

Drama

List

42%

162 Reviews

Tomatometer

62%

250,000+ Ratings

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While visiting Verona, Italy, with her busy fiance, a young woman named Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) visits a wall where the heartbroken leave notes to Shakespeare's tragic heroine, Juliet Capulet. Finding one such letter from 1957, Sophie decides to write to its now elderly author, Claire (Vanessa Redgrave). Inspired by Sophie's actions, Claire sets out to find her long-lost lover, accompanied by her disapproving grandson (Christopher Egan) and Sophie.

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Critics Consensus

Letters to Juliet has a refreshingly earnest romantic charm, but it suffers from limp dialogue and an utter lack of surprises.

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Peggy P

I absolutely loved it ❤!!! I want to go to Verona Italy to Juliet's balcony, and write her a letter... This movie was funny, and sweet, and romantic. I can't believe I've never seen it before.... ❤❤❤❤❤

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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A C

One of my favorites!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/24

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Fiona M

Yes it's clichéd but it's a beautiful tale and Vanessa Redgrave is incredible as Clare.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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Test T

The story here is simple and deliberstely uncomplicated by any of lifes practicalities, and on it's own it would not hold the viewers interest for very long. However, the story is only one component of this remarkable work. Every frame of this film is beautifully crafted and it has some of the best cinematography I have ever seen. The locations are spectacular, and shot with such great care that the whole film is an absolute visual delight from start to finish. The soundtrack is just as carefully chosen and serves to enhance the films appeal. The pace is relaxed, as the film gradually seduces the viewer with the idealised Italian lifestyle of Verona. I really enjoyed the experience, and would recommend it to anyone wanting to escape their own reality for a while.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/04/23

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Dan S

I liked it. Sweet story! Great scenes. Good fun!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/06/23

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Diana M

Sophie, a young American woman is a fact checker working for The New Yorker. She is engaged to Victor, a chef and they go on a pre-honeymoon to Verona, Italy, the romantic home of "Romeo and Juliet" While Victor is traveling, all wrapped up in research for his new restaurant, Sophie discovers "Juliet's Courtyard" a place were thousands of "Letters to Juliet" are left each year. A group of local ladies answer these letters on Juliet's behalf and Sophie joins them. "There is a place were the heartbroken leave notes asking Juliet for her help." - Sophie While collecting these letters, Sophie finds a letter hidden behind a brick.... written in 1957! From a young British girl, Claire. "I didn't go to Lorenzo Juliet. I promised I'd meet him to run away together but instead I left him waiting for me. Please Juliet tell me what I should do. Love, Claire" - Letter Sophie decides to answer the letter and writes Claire back. Well Claire gets that letter and she shows up in Verona to Juliet's Courtyard with her grandson, Charlie. However Charlie is not happy about the letter and totally objects to the entire idea of even coming. They meet Sophie and decide to set out on a quest to find Claire's long lost true love Lorenzo Bartolini. "Charlie doesn't approve, which makes it all the more fun" - Claire There are over 70 Lorenzo Bartolinis in Italy and what if Claire's Lorenzo is married and has totally forgotten her? Charlie thinks so but Sophie is totally sure that Lorenzo is still waiting on his Juliet. "I'm, sorry, I didn't know love had an expiration date." - Sophie What a beautiful movie! The story is beautiful! The actors are beautiful! Italy is beautiful! Oh and Vanessa Redgrave is so beautiful and just absolutely wonderful as the star-crossed lover seeking her Romeo after 50 years. Maybe the story is a bit predictable but I really love watching how this love story plays out. Wow! Such a rare enjoyable and fun romantic adventure. Cast - Vanessa Redgrave, Amanda Seyfried, Franco Nero, Christopher Egan, Gael García Bernal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/23

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Gary Winick

Director

Amanda Seyfried

Sophie

Vanessa Redgrave

Claire

Christopher Egan

Charlie

Gael García Bernal

Victor

Franco Nero

Lorenzo

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Rated: B-

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Rated: 2/5

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Stephanie Zacharek

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The picture never looks fussed-over or flattened -- it breathes, as opposed to just looking merely pretty.

Rated: 8.5/10

Jul 6, 2010

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Brian Eggert

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Letters to Juliet relies on entirely too many coincidences to be believable, even by Hollywood romance standards.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 18, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Letters to Juliet could have remained a nice post card, but it has irresistible charm. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 18, 2022

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Nathalia Aryani

The MovieMaven

This is one of those stories, while predictable, it's a journey worth traveling. And the destination is a beautiful ending.

May 23, 2021

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Synopsis

While visiting Verona, Italy, with her busy fiance, a young woman named Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) visits a wall where the heartbroken leave notes to Shakespeare's tragic heroine, Juliet Capulet. Finding one such letter from 1957, Sophie decides to write to its now elderly author, Claire (Vanessa Redgrave). Inspired by Sophie's actions, Claire sets out to find her long-lost lover, accompanied by her disapproving grandson (Christopher Egan) and Sophie.

Director: Gary Winick
Executive Producer: Ron Schmidt
Screenwriter: Jose Rivera, Tim Sullivan
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
Production Co: Summit Entertainment
Rating: PG (Incidental Smoking|Brief Rude Behavior|Sensual Images|Some Language)
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 14, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.0M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS

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