My House in Umbria

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Aidan T Boring and soporific - only the magnificent countryside captures my interest. This film has Emmy & Golden Globe awards - I do not know why! Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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