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Summary: Superlative French movie of action, history, love and drama
Review: The French countryside depicted is incredibly beautiful and serves and an effective relief for the gory aspects of the setting (love, war and survival at the time of a major colera epidemic, which may have killed hundreds of thousand of victims). The acting could not be better, and the movie moves well. The initially "proper" romantic interests of the principles may seem frightfully out of date to the Playboy generation, but this approach adds erotic fervor to later scenes. For history buffs, this is possibly an acurate depiction of the misery and political/economic effects of a major medical emergency in the 19th century, as well as a capsulized veiw of the nationalistic struggles occuring in neghboring Italy. Highly recommended, but the squeemish should be prepared for some unpleasant sights.
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Summary: Something Missing
Review: The Horseman on the Roof was fabulous for its historical portrayal of the rumblings around the time of the Piedmontese Wars in Italy and France, including the cholera epidemic. A fugitive from justice (for being an Italian freedom-fighter) encounters a lovely young Provencal marquess while being chased by crazed townspeople (who believe he's poisoned the well). During many side-ways wanderings through the beautiful countryside of Provence and Dauphine, France, the duo of obstinates make their way through armed roadblocks, quarantine prisons, and even Austrian assassains. The married marquess finds her way back to her husband, with no taint of adultery, despite the obvious attraction between the two. But the marquis realizes his wife bears, and he is forced to a difficult decision.Excellent acting, splendid scenery, slightly predictable romantic plotline, and some might think it slow in parts. Do not recommend watchin at 2:00am.
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Summary: Something Missing
Review: The Horseman on the Roof was fabulous for its historical portrayal of the rumblings around the time of the Piedmontese Wars in Italy and France, including the cholera epidemic. A fugitive from justice (for being an Italian freedom-fighter) encounters a lovely young Provencal marquess while being chased by crazed townspeople (who believe he's poisoned the well). During many side-ways wanderings through the beautiful countryside of Provence and Dauphine, France, the duo of obstinates make their way through armed roadblocks, quarantine prisons, and even Austrian assassains. The married marquess finds her way back to her husband, with no taint of adultery, despite the obvious attraction between the two. But the marquis realizes his wife bears, and he is forced to a difficult decision. Excellent acting, splendid scenery, slightly predictable romantic plotline, and some might think it slow in parts. Do not recommend watchin at 2:00am.
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Summary: Fine guy on a fine horse!!
Review: THIS FILM WAS VISUALLY AWESOME!!I Loved Olivier! I Loved Juliette!! If you like Andalusian horses and the gorgeous Olivier Martinez, then you will definitely LOVE this film!!!
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Summary: Olivier Martinez, oui si vous plait
Review: This is a spectacular movie with breath-taking actors (see Olivier Martinez) and scenery. Passion flows with nary a touch between the two main characters, Martinez and the incomparable Juliette Binoche. A must-have for any afficianado of the actors or great French cinema.
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Summary: Magnifique, breathtaking scenery and gorgeous overall !!!!!!
Review: This is a wonderful film. I saw it in Paris when it premiered and it took my breath away. I've seen it five times since then and I continue to get something out of it every time. It is very romantic and you get involved with the characters and wish the movie never ended. I still want to know if the Countess will ever join Angelo.
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Summary: Very beautiful
Review: This is one of my favorite foreign movies. I won't reveal anything about the plot, I'll leave it to you. I will say that some parts are slightly predictable though. The acting is superb. I've always loved Juliette Binoche (Chocolat, The English Patient American movies) and I met Oliver Martnez through this movie. Both portray their roles amazingly and delicately, adding something great to a slightly dull script. The scenery is absolutely stunning, enough said. This is well worth seeing, if you don't mind subtitles. (I don't at all ^^)
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Summary: Too bad it is not on DVD
Review: This is one of my favorites that I would classify in the sweeping historical romance genre, but its charm is that it defies genres. This movie was a surprise. I rented it knowing nothing about it, and was blown away by its beauty and subtlety, for there are many quiet, subtle moments in this film, but my favorite is the precise and utter refinement of this film's ending. It is the story not only of two resolute characters whose destinies become intertwined, but it is also the story of the survival of idealism that remains pristine even in the face of adversity. It is so rare that we see this kind of treatment of idealism that does not get destroyed by time and circumstance. If you ever have a chance to see this movie, you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Adventure-romance at its best!
Review: This is such a beautiful movie, it leaves me speechless.
The scenery, the light, what a beautiful country the south of France is. It is a love story that takes place in the mind. No bed scene. But I swear, you won't be bored for a second! If you haven't read the novel (which you should do) you might think this to be some kind of Musketeer-Disney stuff. It isn't - not only because it takes place in another century. There is enough adventure, fighting and horseback riding to make this one a movie for both of you to enjoy, you and your girl. But it also gets so much deeper. The actors show you love can stand the test of time. It can even grow through pain. This one gives you strength and hope that things might get better.
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Summary: Visually beautiful, but...
Review: This movie is spectacularly pretty. As always, Binoche is luminous and as for Martinez...Oooh-la-la! The costumes, the scenery, the architecture are a visual feast. But the plot is merely ok (at times ridiculously implausible) and the handsome Martinez plays his role in a painfully two-dimensional manner (toss hair, pout, gaze smokily, strut off in an offended "huff," repeat 32 times).
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