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Passionada

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Passionada

PG-13

Released Jun 16, 2002

1h 48m

Romance

Comedy

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Celia Amonte (Sofia Milos) is a lonely widow and single mother with a rambunctious teen daughter, Vicky (Emmy Rossum). Her circumstances may change, thanks to the arrival of a sleek British gambler named Charlie Beck (Jason Isaacs). Though Charlie and Celia spark an instant attraction, the still mourning Celia is cautious to get involved with him. Vicky, on the other hand, is eager to teach Charlie how to romance her mother -- in exchange for gambling lessons.

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Critics Consensus

If Passionada doesn't quite spark its title emotion, the strong chemistry between its charming cast helps make this romantic dramedy a painless proposition.

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David Hunter

The Hollywood Reporter

Goes down smoothly thanks to the trio of lead actors, whose enthusiasm and chemistry help make up for the routine filmmaking.

Mar 31, 2004

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Megan Lehmann

New York Post

Despite its porn-movie title, this predictable and uninspired romantic drama fizzles like a wet squib.

Rated: 1.5/4

Sep 12, 2003

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Stephen Holden

New York Times

A feel-good romantic comedy without a shred of credibility.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 11, 2003

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

This once might have been a bluesy, bitter movie about love’s ephemeral pains and bliss. What it is now is a by-the-numbers opposites-attract romance in which every dramatic beat and life lesson comes on schedule.

Rated: C

Sep 19, 2022

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Nov 8, 2005

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Munkhchimeg T

Their chemistry was 🤌🤌, very very lovely

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/20/24

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Frances H

Pleasant but rather standard romance plot and rather slow. The cast does very well, however, making this a nice watch for romantics.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/15/14

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Audience Member

Not sure exactly what other people saw in this movie. I rent all types, from horrible to excellent, and I watch them all, from start to finish. However, this was a movie that I could not stomach. About 1 hour in, I reached for the remote and hit stop. The script is pretty terrible, but the performances weren't much better. A slow car-crash of a movie. There weren't enough redeeming moments to remove any of the bad taste left after every attempted scene. You can see the entire plot coming after the first 5 minutes, and it just spirals downhill from there

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Jason Isaacs is wonderful.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

meh. just okay. i didn't feel the passion between Celia and the gambler. great scenery. okay story.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Not sure exactly what other people saw in this movie. I rent all types, from horrible to excellent, and I watch them all, from start to finish. However, this was a movie that I could not stomach. About 1 hour in, I reached for the remote and hit stop. The script is pretty terrible, but the performances weren't much better. A slow car-crash of a movie. There weren't enough redeeming moments to remove any of the bad taste left after every attempted scene. You can see the entire plot coming after the first 5 minutes, and it just spirals downhill from there

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Dan Ireland

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Charles Beck

Sofia Milos

Celia Amonte

Emmy Rossum

Vicky Amonte

Theresa Russell

Lois Vargas

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Synopsis

Celia Amonte (Sofia Milos) is a lonely widow and single mother with a rambunctious teen daughter, Vicky (Emmy Rossum). Her circumstances may change, thanks to the arrival of a sleek British gambler named Charlie Beck (Jason Isaacs). Though Charlie and Celia spark an instant attraction, the still mourning Celia is cautious to get involved with him. Vicky, on the other hand, is eager to teach Charlie how to romance her mother -- in exchange for gambling lessons.

Director: Dan Ireland
Producer: David Bakalar
Screenwriter: Steve Jermanok, Jim Jermanok
Distributor: The Audit Trail
Production Co: Sandyo Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 16, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $536.9K
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Surround

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