A Walk in the Clouds

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A Walk in the Clouds

PG-13

1995

1h 42m

Romance

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When soldier Paul Sutton (Keanu Reeves) is on his way home after World War II, he realizes that he barely knows his young wife, Betty (Debra Messing). With the couple's relationship strained and Paul haunted by memories of the war, he is happy to have a diversion in the form of beautiful traveler Victoria Aragon (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón). Circumstances force Paul to pose as Victoria's new husband for her close-knit Mexican-American family, a situation that brings tension and unexpected results.

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Critics Consensus

A Walk in the Clouds aims for sweeping period romance, but quickly unravels thanks to a miscast leading man and a story that relies on cheap melodrama.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C+

Sep 7, 2011

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

A Walk in the Clouds is a glorious romantic fantasy, aflame with passion and bittersweet longing.

Rated: 4/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Alison Macor

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 1, 2000

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David Sterritt

Christian Science Monitor

The tale is far from original, but director Alfonso Arau bathes it in a golden glow that goes beyond nostalgia to sheer dreaminess.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 29, 2019

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

Directed by Alfonso Arau this movie looks gorgeous with vineyard cinematography and intimate camera work.

Rated: 8/10

Mar 7, 2019

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Quentin Curtis

Independent on Sunday

Alfonso Arau's A Walk in the Clouds is a lush, old-fashioned melodrama, and almost endearingly inept.

Dec 12, 2017

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Christine B

I love that the critics give it a low rating but the rest of us enjoyed it! It was a very sweet, family-centric movie of a time gone by. Yet, it still rings true ev even now. If you have a couple of hours, enjoy this movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Ana S

I am not a fan of romantic movies. However, this movie pulled at my heartstrings. The acting from all the actors was amazing! So much so it made you fall in love with the characters. The heroine of this movie is relatable to those like myself that come from a background such as this. The need to have the blessing from your parents and the longing for a man that came to your aid without hesitation but would never be accepted for cultural reasons is something that can echo with many women. Not to mention how beautiful the scenery was!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/01/24

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Monique P

What a beautiful movie outstanding performance from keanu reeves and Victoria a must seen movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/24

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Mallory Q

Very dramatic and overdone. I love Keanu Reeves, but this isn’t it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/17/24

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Daniel G

Almost Disney-like WWII-period fairy-tale/romance made in 1990s with a young Keanu Reeves. I don't recall his romantic pair as an actress - she certainly didn't rocket to stardom as he did. They're pleasant to watch and the time goes by nicely. If it were made in the 2000s, it would be more RomCom, but the comic relief is essentially by Anthony Quinn as the Hispanic pater familia.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/01/24

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John H

I love romance movies and A Walk In The Clouds is a keeper. It's a simple story but I can identify with it. Love between a man and a woman is priceless. I can also see myself in Keanu Reeves shoes having flashback from his combat experiences. I, too, have flashbacks from my combat experiences in Vietnam.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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Alfonso Arau

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Keanu Reeves

Paul Sutton

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Victoria Aragón

Anthony Quinn

Don Pedro Aragón

Giancarlo Giannini

Alberto Aragón

Angélica Aragón

María José Aragón

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Synopsis

When soldier Paul Sutton (Keanu Reeves) is on his way home after World War II, he realizes that he barely knows his young wife, Betty (Debra Messing). With the couple's relationship strained and Paul haunted by memories of the war, he is happy to have a diversion in the form of beautiful traveler Victoria Aragon (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón). Circumstances force Paul to pose as Victoria's new husband for her close-knit Mexican-American family, a situation that brings tension and unexpected results.

Director: Alfonso Arau
Producer: Gil Netter, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
Screenwriter: Piero Tellini, Cesar Zavattini, Vittorio de Benedetti, Robert Mark Kamen, Mark Miller, Harvey Weitzman
Production Co: Zucker Brothers Productions, 20th Century Fox
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 29, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $48.0M
Runtime: 1h 42m

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