Passionada (2002) User Reviews

When Charles met Celia

[jotix100 · 7/10 · 9 April 2005]

Independent film making is to be commended because it brings a different view about things that are so over blown by mainstream Hollywood fare. That said, it's completely incomprehensible the negative comments generated by "Passionada". This film, directed with style by Dan Ireland, deserves better than what has been written in IMDb.

Most of the venom directed to "Passionada" seems to be about its authenticity and the ethnicity of the characters being misrepresented by the cast assembled. Those complaints are baseless. Do the same people that put it down have anything to say when they watch other mainstream films that have no logic at all? I don't think so. Lighten up, people it's only a film that aims at entertaining its viewers.

"Passionada" is a small film about loss and redemption told in cinematic terms by a cast that plays well together. Jason Isaacs, the card sharpie Charles Beck, finds love with the dark and sultry Celia Amonte, played by Sofia Milos. Their love grows in spite of all what Charles hides from his past.

Lupe Ontiveros, an excellent actress, doesn't have much to do in the film, but then it's not her story we are watching. Emmy Rossum is the rebel daughter. Seymour Cassel and Theresa Russell are fine in their small roles.

The town of New Bedford, Massachussets, serves as the perfect background for this romantic comedy.

A Delicious Romance

[claudio_carvalho · 7/10 · 1 January 2005]

In a Portuguese fishing colony, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the widow singer of "Fado" Célia Amonte (Sofia Milos) has been grieving the death of her beloved fisherman husband for seven years. She lives with her teenager daughter Vicky (Emmy Rossum), and her mother-in-law is her neighbor next door. The English gambler Charles Beck, who is spending some days with his wealthy friends Daniel Vargas (Seymour Cassel) and Lois (Theresa Russell), falls in love with her, and lies about his past to conquer the love of Célia. "Passionada" is a nice romance. Indeed, it is literally a delicious romance, with many Portuguese and Spanish dishes, which made me feel hungry. The story is predictable, but a great entertainment, and the cast is very attractive. I glanced some reviews in IMDb, and I really found very funny comments. First of all, the Portuguese spoken along the movie is from Portugal. There is a joker, who wrote that the accent was from Brazil, but only the Portuguese people who live in Brazil has that accent (just in time, my grandmother was Portuguese and I am Brazilian, so I can tell about accents). I do not know Spanish, but "Passionada" is neither a Portuguese nor an English word. I believe that it might be a combination of the English word "Passion" (from Charles Beck, the English card player) with "Apaixonada" (from Portuguese, meaning in love), with the author playing with words. Célia prepares many dishes of fish and seafood for Charles, and she has never mentioned that they are Portuguese dishes (inclusive one of them is from Mozambique). There are dozens of ways of preparing "bacalhau" (codfish), and not only oven-made, and the "bolinhos de bacalhau" (codfish cakes) are perfect. Indeed, Paella is a typical Spanish dish, but her intention is to show Charles different meals she was able to cook. In accordance with IMDb information, Sofia Milos was born in Zurich, Switzerland, and not in Greece. At the street parade, the song is sang with the Portuguese of Portugal accent. The song, when they dance is "A Felicidade", a Brazilian "bossa nova" of Vinicious de Morais and Tom Jobim (it is not a "samba", or "soft???-samba"). It is amazing the number of nonsense I read about this movie in IMDb. The alternative end is horrible and fortunately was deleted. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): This DVD is not available in Brazil.

Another familiar ethnic story

[longislandlloyd · 7/10 · 22 May 2005]

"Passionada" is a very light and enjoyable film. But the story has been done a million times over by Hollywood and on TV. It's the typical tale of a worldly, WASPy guy who meets and romances an ethnic, family-devoted girl. You just knew that there would be a clash of cultures and an eventual break-up. She would undoubtedly tempt her guy with ethnic food, dance and song, and even sensual sex. And he would tempt her with excitement, luxuries, and new adventures that only a man from outside her world could promise her. Sound familiar? Some people here complained about the lack of authenticity due to the director using non-Portuguese actors and Brazilian music. I don't think it made any difference. The acting and music and shots of the locale were very authentic and first-rate. The only thing that I couldn't figure out was all the casino scenes, since there are no casinos in New Bedford, Mass. The nearest ones are Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods in Conn., over an hour away. And Vicky, the young daughter, drove her scooter all the way over there and back on school nights? And if Charlie was such a professional card counter at Blackjack, banned from every casino, why was he broke? I must've missed something during a bathroom break. Other than that, "Passionada" is a fun film and a good insight into Portuguese-American culture, if that's your thing.

2 out of 4 stars for its lack of authenticity of the Portuguese language and cuisine

[bosbury · 6 September 2004]

The cinematography is fantastic. I even shed some tears as did my friend.

However, my brother and I, both born in Portugal, were disappointed with the pronunciation of the Portuguese, more Brazilian Portuguese than Portuguese from Portugal. Although the Fado lip sung by the main character was moving it was obvious that the actress was lip singing. Sofia Milos did a fine job as Celia Amonte, but aren't there any Portuguese-American aspiring actresses in Hollywood? The reason my Big Fat Greek Wedding was such a sleeper success is that most of the cast playing Greeks were Greek-American. It is obvious that the research of the Portuguese culture, language and cuisine was minimal. I'm amazed that this movie was filmed on location in New Bedford, MA, yet there were so many ethnic faux-pas. Were any authentic Portuguese-Americans advisors on this movie? Why is it that other American ethnic groups can have movies made of them with correct speech, etc. and that the Portuguese can not? Example: Mystic Pizza. At least Mystic Pizza only played Portuguese folkloric music not Brazilian Samba music. If Hollywood is to make a movie about the Portuguese in America they should keep it Portuguese.

Nada passion

[=G= · 6/10 · 8 April 2004]

"Passionada" is all about Milos as a beautiful Portuguese widow and cabaret singer who mourns the loss of her fisherman husband while her daughter and gambling prodigy Rossum consorts with professional card player Issacs to get good old mom out of her funk. The result is a beautifully shot film with marginally interesting characters and an uneventful story which spends most of its time with Issacs courting a reluctant Milos with his English accent and glib patter. The film wanders somewhere between romantic drama and romantic comedy not taking a firm position thereby diluting its ability to be engaging in either genre. Nonetheless, romantics and sentimentalists will appreciate this languorous but pretty film with a cosmopolitan flavor. (B-)

A CHANGE OF HEART

[marcosaguado · 6/10 · 27 March 2004]

When I saw PASSIONADA the first time (it have been recommended by someone I truly admire) I was very put off. I didn't like it, I thought it was, well, nothing. The person who had recommended it in the first place, urged me, to see two other Dan Ireland movies. The Whole Wide World, which I loved and "The Velocity Of Gary" which I thought it was hard to sit through, the first time, but, I must say, I felt compelled to see it a second time and by my third viewing I was in love with the movie. Then I went back to Passionada. What a different movie it was, within the context of Ireland's other work. It is the perfect piece of the puzzle that unveils the total work of an artist's life work. Ireland's theme is LOVE, AS AN IMPOSSIBLE OBJECT. In the Whole Wide World, is intellectual and tragic in Velocity of Gary, is sexual and pathetic in Passionada, he allows the characters to have a future. It is, after all, Ireland's romantic comedy. But even then, we don't really know, if we listen carefully to a throw away line by Theresa Russell "Once a liar, always a liar" (Or words worth that effect) To all film fans, I suggest to see the films in order, one after the other and you'll discover something to look forward to.

Standard storyline, excellent performances & direction

[Clarknt67 · 7/10 · 11 February 2006]

I've had this kicking around my house for a while (a gift) and finally got around to viewing it and was pleasantly surprised. I agree with many of the views, it isn't the most original story, world-weary outsider woos naive old-world woman. But it's done, in my opinion very well. The characters felt fresh and the direction the story took them was at times surprising. Emmy Rossum is a dream as the daughter and if this film is any indication will survive the debacle that was "The Phantom of the Opera."

Not having any real experience with Portugese culture, I didn't notice the apparent many mistakes/sloppiness. So, I guess if you're looking for authentic Portugese culture, you'll be disappointed. The emotions feel very authentic, however and the romance is engrossing.

It IS an excellent retelling of boy-meets-girl (well man-meets-woman), so if that's what you're looking for you'll enjoy it.

Oh and the cinematography is top-notch, Bedford, Mass looks sooooo gorgeous, I'm ready to vaca there soon.

straight to TV land

[peffs · 2/10 · 24 June 2002]

This sappy story of a woman falling for a card counter slips from bad to worse under the heavy handed writing and absurd plot shift generally only found in bad shows on Lifetime Television for romance junkies. The film starts out as a cheap copy of a Danielle Steel story about a mother unable to love again as she still mourns the loss of her husband at sea and a rebellious daughter who helps an English gambler get into her good graces, even if he lies to win her affections. Beyond the bad dialog and implausible idea that she'd fall for such a cheat, the film further degrades into an unwatchable mess.

SPOILERS

In the last moments of the film it resorts to adding action sequences to liven the tension. Not even a motorcycle chase and a thug beating can save this tragic loss of film stock. But it doesn't end there. The writers have seen too many soap operas so they throw in a coma-in-the-hospital scene and dialog along the lines of, "If there;s anything he'll wake up for it's you." The director even had the never to use a subtitle screen to flash "One month later" as if time had any significance to this romance. Yikes. The sacchrin in this film almost had me bolt from the theatre but to ba fair to the Harlequin Novel crowd, some women were dabbing their eyes. I can't recommend this film to anyone. Telenovellas are more fun. At least they don't take themselves so seriously.

Fado means fate in Portuguese

[Red-125 · 9/10 · 7 May 2006]

Passionada (2002), directed by Dan Ireland, is a love story that will either fascinate or frustrate you. Some have called Passionada formulaic, and the film certainly begins with boy meets girl and continues from there, but I bought into the film and the love story, and I enjoyed the movie.

Although the basic plot is not subtle, the sense of the Portuguese ethnic community in New Bedford is well portrayed, and the singing of fado--central to the story--is wonderful. (The young fadista Misia provides the fado singing for Sofia Milos--the film is worth seeing for the music alone.)

Sofia Milos portrays a beautiful young widow. Much is made of the fact that she doesn't look old enough to be the mother of Emmy Rossum, who was 16 when the movie was filmed. Actually, Milos could be the mother of a 16-year-old, but she's so youthful and attractive that it's hard to think of her as the somewhat older and wiser woman she's supposed to be portraying.

Anyway, who cares? If you want to see a movie with gritty realism about the hardships of widowhood or the fishing industry, see a different film. If you want to see a love story set in scenic New Bedford, and accompanied by the fado, see Passionada.

Passionada for Emmy (rental)

[leplatypus · 7/10 · 27 December 2013]

Emmy is #2 in my pantheon, thanks to Minnie Driver and her appearance in "the Phantom of the Opera". For me, Emmy is the best young actress but she is also the most underrated: Jessica got praises, smiles for magazines only and does stinker after stinker. Natalie wins awards. And Emmy is just empty-handed, albeit she is cool with everybody and has true talent! Here, she is only sixteen and she plays a wonderful witty daughter! If the movie is the classic (unsurprising) romance with the love/hate/love/hate stages, it has some original sparks as well: the Portuguese culture, a modest unknown town, and a solid cast that put on the spotlight people usually cast to guest-star! So it's rather enjoyable, and more when Emmy appears. And if you really want to have fun, look for the alternative ending which was indeed totally disastrous!

Did I See The Same Movie?

[MissWatusi · 1/10 · 11 September 2004]

After reading all the glowing reviews on this site for this movie I wonder if I saw the same movie. To me it was little more than a made for TV movie shown on the Lifetime channel on a Sunday afternoon. First of all, the plot and lives of the characters did not ring true. We saw the mother at work once. We never saw the daughter going to school, yet she stayed out all night at the casino. The mother let her daughter meet people from the internet? The dialogue was stilted and the acting was bad. The mother asked "What?" several times. That was annoying. I cringed at the performances of Vicky, Grandma, Lois, and Lois' husband. The movie dragged on and on. Oh, well. Such is life.

Of Passion, Love and Fish in the Casino

[AZINDN · 8/10 · 7 December 2005]

Charlie (Jason Isaac) is a card player of dubious luck, who lives in a cheap motel and is going nowhere until he meets and woos a conservative and beautiful Portugese seamstress/singer, Celia, played by the stunning Sofia Milos (CSI: Miami). Celia has a meddlesome teenage daughter, Vickie (Emmy Rossum) who wants to learn how to count cards by blackmailing Charlie into teaching her, but he is banned from all casinos. Vickie wants to hook her mother up with a new man but her computer dating schemes fail. In the meanwhile, Charlie's only friends, a wealthy couple, Lois (Theresa Russell) and Danny Vargas (Seymore Cassel), lend him their Jaguar XKE, sailboat, and home to impress the widow that he is a successful and wealthy entrepreneur. It sounds like a typical dating game setup except for the background settings of the Portugese fishing community, mouthwatering seafood cooking, and casino gaming that flesh out the story. Love, fish, and lying to make points with the mother, Charlie learns how to turn his life around the hard way through his deceptions which backfire, and Sofia tries to forget the husband whose death has left her prematurely widowed yet not dead from the neck down.

Through the interferences of Vickie, lots of fish as unlikely props, and a sappy storyline, this is an entertaining film which allows the wonderful character actor Jason Isaac to show another side to his already powerful acting chops. Emmy Rossum is adequately irritating in a pre-Phantom of the Opera role which suggests her growth from typical teen to ingénue in training. However, it is the vibrant Sofia Milos as Celia who gives a rounded performance from cloistered widow to sensuous nightclub chanteuse that surprises and delights.

This is a small story about love in all its forms and definitions. Thoroughly enjoyable and wonderful for a date nite or simply rainy day, Passionada entertains.

Bad information about Portuguese people

[conceicao_ramos · 4/10 · 28 March 2005]

I do agree with the comments I have read. The film is a fine romantic pic, and when I wasn't thinking it pretended to be about Portuguese people who live in USA, I almost enjoyed it. I think films have a double role: to entertain and teach us something. What can people, who don't know Portugal or Portuguese people, learn with a film about "Portuguese", if people doesn't speak Portuguese, and even their names aren't common Portuguese names and surnames? It's a kind of arrogance and ignorance to make a film about Portuguese and be misinformed that much. Only in Hollywood, it's possible to make a film in which the only things that are Portuguese are fado and sardines... Even the music at the popular party is a bad sample of Brazilian music. It's a shame!

About your lead review

[danland2 · 28 August 2003]

Dear IMDb,

The lead review you have on the site -- Straight To TV Land -- is

outdated and misleading; the film has an entirely new ending that is not

relevant to these comments. The film was also significantly re-edited

since the test screening that this review relates to. Just read the

other comments on the site and you will see. Please, let this review sit

at the end where it belongs as it is about a movie that is no longer the

movie this gentleman is writing about.

Dan Ireland, Director, Passionada .......

lacking

[SnoopyStyle · 4/10 · 13 March 2017]

It's been seven years since Celia Amonte (Sofia Milos) lost her fisherman husband Joseph at sea. She's a Portuguese immigrant in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She and her daughter Vicky (Emmy Rossum) live with her mother-in-law Angelica Amonte (Lupe Ontiveros). Vicky goes out to the casino and encounters professional gambler Charles Beck (Jason Isaacs). He has been brought in by the respectable Vargases (Theresa Russell, Seymour Cassel). Vicky wants to join him as a gambling team. He falls for Celia who is singing in a dinner club. With Vicky's help, he pretends to be a fisherman to woo Celia while he teaches her to count cards.

For symmetry, Vicky needs a young guy to play with. Emmy Rossum was around 15 but she looked 20ish especially dolled up to get into the casino. Rossum has more presence than Milos. This leads to the uncomfortable prospects of pairing her up with Charles. To concentrate on the budding romance with Celia, Charles needs more screen time with her and less with Vicky. The central romance is lacking real heat. This has more in common with an average Lifetime romance except this is supposed to be better. There is a Portuguese aspect to the characters which is not fully exploited. There is food but the movie fails in making food porn. It feels superficial like an ethnic food fair festival. There are ways to make more out of the situation but the movie fails to excel.

Just slightly flawed but what movie isn't? *SPOILER*

[Lady_Phantom · 8/10 · 23 May 2005]

****SPOILER WARNING**** I'm not really one for romantic comedies but I was pleasantly surprised with this one. Though the romantic comedy thing might be a bit misleading (sadly not very much comedy but it's fine) it was a familiar storyline told in a different and unique way.

The characters were absolutely wonderful people; ESPECIALLY Emmy Rossum's portrayal of Vicky. Vicky is just irresistible in this movie, so full of life and youth, and yet she cares so deeply for her mother. I know Emmy Rossum will be acting for a long time to come. A jewel among actresses indeed! Her scenes were very believable (not that any of the other's scenes weren't) but I ended up enjoying her performance most of all.

Every character proves that we are only human and are prone to fate and bad things but we just need to get that boost right back up onto our feet. The movie tells it's story well, with great direction and SUPERB scenery.

But there was one scene I had a problem with. The love scene with Celia and Charles. It just came way too soon. They were only seeing each other for such a short time, they hardly even kissed yet, and then during dinner only THEN do they kiss. Then they end up sleeping together? For a woman who is still mourning over her deceased husband and doesn't want to date again, she sure contradicts herself. It came just much too soon. I would have enjoyed it better if it had come much later. True though, I do not control the character but still, it would have made more sense to me if it came later, not when they were almost still strangers to each other.

However, the music was very enjoyable and lovely, and it's not just the scenes where Celia is singing. It's also that beautiful, twinkling piano music that just floats around in some scenes and sets a wonderful mood.

All in all, I'd give it a 9/10. A very deserving movie indeed! A must-have for romantics!

Passionada will find your heart.

[bogeyok-2 · 10/10 · 8 February 2006]

The true meaning of romance can be found, seen and felt in this film. One only needs to look into the eyes of the Celia and Charles and listen to their words and feel the passion they both express to be loved. Sofio Milos does a magnificent portrayal of a Portuguese woman who once found love with a man that only a few would ever find and after his death she knew it would be her last gift. In steps Charles and as far as Celia is concerned, he doesn't really exist because of her love for her husband and honor, would not allow any other man in her life. With a little help from her daughter and the persistence of Charles driven by is on own passion to win Celia's heart, to be loved again.

A Celebration

[pied · 10/10 · 16 March 2005]

Too bad that the most beautiful films have the skimpiest release dates. This treasure probably slipped by all but the discerning moviegoer.

Passionada has going for it: Perfect Setting--New Bedford, Massachusetts, a little bit of Portugal.

Perfect Casting-- Milos as Celia Andonte, a Portuguese widow. Celia is supporting her mother-in-law and teenage daughter. She sews in a textile mill by day, sings in a cabaret by night haunting Portuguese ballads. Through her singing, she tells us of her love and longing for Joseph, her dead husband.

Jason Isaacs--the Brit who is a professional card counter, down on his luck. He is fascinated by Celia, a falls for her completely and very much against his own will.

Emily Rossum as the teenage daughter playing her as rebellious but loving.

Perfect music and background themes.

MIlos as Celia is entirely believable. We know she loved her dead husband passionately, thinks she has died with him, but the passion is there. It slowly comes alive again when she meets Charley Beck (Isaacs) Charley Beck (Isaacs) plays his part so that the viewer almost falls in love with Celia through him.

Passionada is an altogether satisfying experience.

It held my attention...some beautiful women

[e-dille · 8/10 · 26 December 2004]

This is a strangely riveting movie. I took two years of Portuguese in college (not many students did), and while practically none of the actors in this flick are "Lusitanian," and there are many technical imperfections, I still loved it.

The casting was well done; Milos and Rossum are two pretty gals, as well as good actors, and while Milos may be Greek and Italian, she passes well for Portuguese. Isaacs is a good actor, and the casino scenes, together with the occasional coverage of card counting in blackjack games fit in well with the plot. The "fado" singing was quite good, and while the plot was certainly predictable, I'm going to watch it again.

what a beautiful and romantic film by Dan Ireland

[joe-563 · 10/10 · 29 March 2003]

I was lucky enough to see this film at a surprise screening in Chicago. So moved by the story and incredible performances. Have always liked Jason Isaacs and it was nice to see him playing such a nice, caring person whose relationship with Sofia pulls out all of his best qualities.

Who is Anthero Montenegro, the incredible beauty who plays Sofia Milos's husband? The whole cinema just gasped when he was on the screen. Incredible presence. No wonder that she couldn't get over him.

Emmy Rossum will certainly be someone to look out for.

I have seen all of Dan Ireland's films and this is by far the best.

I loved it!

[luke_warm_chili · 10/10 · 25 November 2005]

I woke up several days ago thinking about this movie! My son had watched it with me, but I thought he may have been asleep; I started to describe it to him and he interrupted me with,"Oh! I remember that-man! she is gorgeous!" HA! Each to their own reason for remembering...I felt it to be a wonderfully poignant story with a true feeling for the Portuguese people involved. I'm a big fan of Carlos Jobim and Luiz Bonfa! The music was perfect, sensual and not over-bearing. It's a true love story; love of daughter, love of mother-in-law, love of husband, and most if all, love of self. I couldn't remember who the actors were-I only knew she reminded of the lady on CSI Miami!

Beautiful performances, superb filmmaking, soulful music, an all-round delight!

[pam-106 · 10/10 · 13 May 2004]

Passionada is such an unpretentious movie that its unique charm and superb craft sneak up on you, and by the end, win you over in such a refreshing way that is really stays with you...and for me, that's the sign of a wonderful movie!

I haven't felt so good watching a movie this simple in a long time. And, if its complexity you're looking for, I suggest you see Dan Ireland's other film, The Whole Wide World. But, for me, Passionada may look simple, but to pull off what Ireland does so successfully here is an almost next to impossible feat. This is a sunny, optimistic celebration of love and second chances, told with the artistry of a European master. In a world of 'edge' from independent filmmakers, this is a welcome and refreshing departure. It's almost like you have been transported back in time to a happier, more care free world, where the most important thing is family, community and personal happiness. Sound unusual?

The cast is sublime, especially Sofia Milos. What a beauty, what a performance! She's a cross between Anna Magnani and Sophia Loren, with a little Irene Pappas thrown in for a chaser. Emmy Rossum is going to be a big star, and like Renee Zellweger, she owes Ireland big time in his brave choice of casting her in a role (I read that she was 14 at the time) that she wasn't old enough to play, but did it so beautifully! Also, like what The Whole Wide World did for Zellweger (she got Jerry Maguire from it), I hear this film brought Rossum to the attention of Joel Schumacher who cast her in the lead role of Christine in The Phantom of the Opera.

Jason Isaacs is perfect in a very difficult part, but he plays it to Cary Grant perfection. This should open eyes to those that only think he can play a villain.

The score by the always amazing Harry Gregson-Williams, the intoxicating singing of Fado songs and the sumptuous cinematography by Ireland's long time collaborator, Claudio Rocha are nothing less than first rate.

If you want to be taken to a world where you've never been before, rent this DVD. Such a shame it was wasted in its brief theatrical release. Don't let this one slip by. If you long for a film that will make you feel good, here it is. Do yourself a BIG favor.

Strong Cast, Weak Storyline

[SpYdeRWebb · 8/10 · 28 July 2005]

The only reason i watched Passionada at first was because it had one of my favorite actors, Jason Isaacs. Honestly, i was a bit bored at the beginning, but midway through i was entranced. All the actors gave amazing performances, my favorite being that of the rebellious daughter, played by Emmy Rossum. She really is talented, and even her minor performances blow me away. Sofia Milos was truly beautiful and had a perfect performance. Her grandmother added humor and charisma. Finally, Jason Isaacs gave another great performance in the first movie i have seen where he wasn't a villain or a drag queen. He really shows his range in this film. Although the plot could definitely use some help, the cast is what kept this movie going. I guess it has everything, romance, comedy, and drama, as well as beautiful songs sung by Milos's character. The cast is the main reason why i watched the movie all the way through.

"The Sadness Within"...

[melpomene_621 · 29 August 2003]

The movie's website mentions "the sadness within" as being a rough translation for the title of one of the film's central love songs, the haunting and emotionally wrenching "Triste Sina".. The translated words, in fact, evoke the state of being that heroine Celia Amonte has made her way of life. And moving through the first few minutes of the story, one can empathize with her reluctance to step beyond the borders of a life that once was.. She was loved in great measure, after all, so it would seem a safer bet to live on in grief rather than pretend love of that depth can ever be felt again.. The tale of how she gradually brings herself to open up to do so, and how the man who seduces and awakens her also wakes up to his own responsibility and entanglement in her life, really pulled me in. I loved it, and loved all of these characters, even in broadly drawn moments. I just wanted them to be happy :).. The scene that sums up the film's title for me, is the night Celia prepares a meal for her new admirer, Charlie. The way that scene unfolds was as delicious and mouth-watering as I imagine the culinary offerings were ;).. The overall mood and atmosphere of it stayed with me long afterwards, which to me if the mark of a truly effecting story. Well done.

What a great movie

[imradgineer · 10/10 · 5 August 2003]

We just came from a screening of this movie and we found it a delight. The cinematography was great and the storyline was wonderful. As always Sofia Milos was wonderful and Jason Isaacs was great too, although I don't think I'll ever like him more than in Sweet November. The cast in general was just great but it was the story that carried it.