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My House in Umbria

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After surviving a gruesome terrorist attack on an Italian train line, romance novelist Emily Delahunty (Maggie Smith) opens up her home and solitary life to a trio of stranded survivors. She soon forms friendships with each, but develops a special attachment to the young orphan Aimee (Emmy Clarke). So when Aimee's distant uncle (Chris Cooper) arrives to retrieve the girl, Emily strives to convince the cold, mourning man that Umbria is Aimee's rightful home.

Critics Reviews

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture 01/30/2018
It is, of course, a tribute to Dame Maggie that we end up rooting for Emily's version of the world rather than our own, and that we would rather live in Italy. Go to Full Review
Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper 05/19/2003
The scenery in this film is lush, the acting strong. But the material wanders and falters. Go to Full Review
Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05/04/2019
My House in Umbria is not sexy, not cutting edge; it does not "push the envelope." It tells a simple story about love and hope, sadness and loneliness. In the current coarse pop culture climate, that makes "Umbria" the riskiest type of film of all. Go to Full Review
Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile 02/18/2005
A story about guilt, love and happy endings, My House in Umbria is a delightful and uplifting encounter. Go to Full Review
Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 10/12/2003
2/5
Thin and uninvolving ... [but] the performances are good in a muted sort of way. Go to Full Review
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Aidan T 02/28/2024 Boring and soporific - only the magnificent countryside captures my interest. This film has Emmy & Golden Globe awards - I do not know why! See more 10/08/2020 I really enjoyed this. The scenery was breathtaking and it was nice to see "Monk's" Emmy Clarke as a pre-teen. I have to be honest, I did enjoy it, but not as much as I expected. I liked the cast (really liked Maggie Smith) and the storyline as a whole. It took a weird turn with her relationship with Chris Cooper and I wasn't really sure where it was going. Overall it's worth watching. Hardly any swearing and no nudity, which was very refreshing since those things are few and far between these days. See more 07/30/2020 Of course I loved Maggie Smith. She can tell so much in just a sideways glance. The Italian location was gorgeous. And the story kept my attention most of the time, but there was something lacking in the direction I think. Some of the acting and storyline just seemed awkward. For example, I really like Chris Cooper but his character was just too cold and uptight to be believed! Altogether though, I did enjoy it. See more 07/08/2018 This is one of my absolute-favorite movies. I saw it as a teenager and over the years, as I've seen it a couple of times, I love it more and more. The monologues in this film are a delight and, unlike other reviews here, I believe the story is quite strong, giving us an insight into an idyllic story about a woman's desire to heal others and in turn, heal herself from solitude and regret. The cinematography and the scenery is, obviously, unbelievably magical. I can't recommend this film enough to those in love with poetry, in love with the written and spoken word, in love with Italy, and in love with Maggie Smith. See more 07/01/2017 I love this genre movie: the setting, the characters, the music, the costumes, the casting. It has mystery, sorrow, hurt, regret, healing, romance, rejection, hope. It expects the viewer to catch nuances, fill in hints, and to love gardens. A bomb blast throws strangers together to heal in a fellow victim's house in Umbria. It's a Harlequin Romance kind of movie. Watch it when you feel sad, cold, or in pain. It's just lovely. See more 11/01/2015 It's all a little too easy; but Smith and Cooper are electric; and there's just a little dark to help deflate the sugary goop. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After surviving a gruesome terrorist attack on an Italian train line, romance novelist Emily Delahunty (Maggie Smith) opens up her home and solitary life to a trio of stranded survivors. She soon forms friendships with each, but develops a special attachment to the young orphan Aimee (Emmy Clarke). So when Aimee's distant uncle (Chris Cooper) arrives to retrieve the girl, Emily strives to convince the cold, mourning man that Umbria is Aimee's rightful home.
Director
Richard Loncraine
Screenwriter
Hugh Whitemore
Production Co
Columbia
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 16, 2007
Runtime
1h 49m