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      Passionada

      PG-13 Released Jun 16, 2002 1 hr. 48 min. Romance Comedy List
      57% 46 Reviews Tomatometer 53% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Oct 11 Buy Now

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      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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      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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Jason Isaacs is wonderful. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member A nice movie to watch if you can let your feelings of disbelief be put aside for a while. Actually, I kept thinking Penelope Cruz was in the role that Sofia Milos had. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      David Hunter 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 Full Review Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Lacks exactly what its title promises, passion, and any real Portuguese flavor. Nov 13, 2003 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Rated: 2/5 Aug 7, 2008 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Nov 8, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
      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
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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