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Summary: A Month worthed spending with Vanessa Redgrave by The Lake.
Review: I must say that the lovely Lake Como and the countryside scenery of Italy in this 1930's romantic comedy was quite pleasing. Especially the movie features a fine English Actress like Vanessa Redgrave who was making me compare her to Maggie Smith In My House in Umbria.Redgrave's role here is not as deep as Smith's, and she had a fabulous time in this funny and touching little period piece. She carried the film on her own, making Uma Thurman's minimal screen time even more insignificant. That's because her role allowed her to show her range from funny to dramatic moments, and she did a fine job at making performance work.
Basically, this is a movie about an English woman named Ms. Bentley(Redgrave)'s one month vacation by the Lake Como in Italy, and how she dazzled a few Italy boys and found love when she met Major(Edward Fox). She also had to put up with an imature young American woman(Thurman) as they clashed in many ways. Thurman had some good moments in this film, but most of time she's annoying, and gets upstaged by Redgrave effortlessly. I guess she needed to find a better period role to play, something even better than Vatel.
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Summary: Lake Como
Review: A wonderul romantic comedy set in summer prior to WWII. Starring Vanessa Redgrave & Uma Thurman. The scenery and cinematography are simply beautiful, an Older Girlie Flick.
Rating:
Summary: Lake Como
Review: A wonderul romantic comedy set in summer prior to WWII. Starring Vanessa Redgrave & Uma Thurman. The scenery and cinematography are simply beautiful, an Older Girlie Flick.
Rating:
Summary: Lake Como
Review: A wonderul romantic comedy set in summer prior to WWII. Starring Vanessa Redgrave & Uma Thurman. The scenery and cinematography are simply beautiful, an Older Girlie Flick.
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Summary: Inaccurate and Mis-Cast....
Review: As a period-film aficionado (and fashion-history lover), I was sorely disappointed in A Month by the Lake. While the story itself isn't altogether bad, one is left wondering why in the world these character's even SPEAK to one another, let alone try to date. Uma Thurman was horribly cast as a flirtatious young nanny who steals away the romantic interest of the male lead from Vanessa Redgrave, who plays an all-too giddy and boorish spinster with pathetically maudlin intentions. What is most disappointing though is Vanessa's wardrobe(or shall I say lack of it). The costumer and hairstylist obviously left for lunch when Vanessa was taping her scenes. Not only does she wear the same, modern outfit throughout most of the film (they didn't even bother to use the proper silhouette of the era), but her hairstyle is an even more glaringly modern style - even the typical waves or curls were not added, but instead they opted for the fluffy, feathered look. In addition, it was a-typical for a lady to have pierced ears then, and they most certainly would never have worn the large, dangling earrings Vanessa wore to dinner. Fortunately the rest of the cast is beautifully dressed and coiffed, which at least makes the movie a little more bearable, despite its glaring problems. While these points may seem trivial, these little things really pull you out of the movie. There's importance in the details.
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Summary: Redgrave Shines in a Rare Comic Role
Review: I couldn't have picked Vanessa Redgrave out of a lineup the first time I saw this movie a few years ago. Now, of course, I own the DVD, and have collected an impressive pile of her other films, too (including one of my very favorites of all time, *Mrs. Dalloway*). This movie was, in other words, part of my awakening to Ms. Redgrave, to other British actors, and to films that showcase beautiful places, nuanced characters, and great performances rather than special effects and stock plot twists.
It's hard to explain what makes this film so delightful, though, considering that there is shockingly little plot and dramatic structure even for a so-called "art film." Indeed, *A Room With A View* quickly begins to seem like *The Terminator* by comparison, and *A Month By The Lake* might easily have turned into the most boring two hours one ever spent.
Luckily, *A Month By the Lake* has Vanessa Redgrave and an almost equally wonderful supporting cast. Redgrave deftly holds the film together with little more than a few hilarious, goofball facial expressions; Uma Thurman plays off this and has lots of campy fun, too.
Four very enthusiastic stars.
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Summary: You'll Want To Spend A Month In Italy After Watching This!
Review: If you long for a peaceful villa on the banks of a serene lake, dream of fresh roses on your breakfast tray, yearn for the serenity of the Italian sun, then watch this enchanting movie. The setting is the last summer before World War II when a spirited middle-aged spinster named Miss Bentley (Vanessa Redgrave) arrives for her annual vacation. She is immediately attracted to Major Wilshire (Edward Fox), a fellow Britisher amongst the Italians and Americans on holiday. She believes you can judge a man by his ears, and Miss Bentley has set her sights on capturing the Major's ears. Alas, into this mix comes a spoiled American (Uma Thurman) who immediately catches the Major's ears, eyes, and other parts of him. Miss Bentley is sad when she realizes he is smitten with the beautiful young Miss Beaumont, but she does not give up. Humiliation and rejection come her way, along with a young Italian who finds the older woman quite charming. Amidst a scenic backdrop and with the strains of Verdi's "Aida" and other soul-stirring Italian music, everyone winds up with the correct partner and all, we presume, will live happily ever after. A light, clever, and often funny film to relish as you dream of sunny days basking in romance and beauty.
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Summary: You'll Want To Spend A Month In Italy After Watching This!
Review: If you long for a peaceful villa on the banks of a serene lake, dream of fresh roses on your breakfast tray, yearn for the serenity of the Italian sun, then watch this enchanting movie. The setting is the last summer before World War II when a spirited middle-aged spinster named Miss Bentley (Vanessa Redgrave) arrives for her annual vacation. She is immediately attracted to Major Wilshire (Edward Fox), a fellow Britisher amongst the Italians and Americans on holiday. She believes you can judge a man by his ears, and Miss Bentley has set her sights on capturing the Major's ears. Alas, into this mix comes a spoiled American (Uma Thurman) who immediately catches the Major's ears, eyes, and other parts of him. Miss Bentley is sad when she realizes he is smitten with the beautiful young Miss Beaumont, but she does not give up. Humiliation and rejection come her way, along with a young Italian who finds the older woman quite charming. Amidst a scenic backdrop and with the strains of Verdi's "Aida" and other soul-stirring Italian music, everyone winds up with the correct partner and all, we presume, will live happily ever after. A light, clever, and often funny film to relish as you dream of sunny days basking in romance and beauty.
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Summary: British Romantic Comedy in Italy
Review: Set in gorgeous surrounding at Lake Come pre-WWII, it is tale about a British lady and major, with the triangle formed by an American girl who is a nanny to some Italians. Mix in a young Italian who falls in love with the older British lady and someone named "candlestick" and walla, a interesting film.At times the plot droans and moans, but overall it is worth the watch. Redgraves is her exceptional fine actress, here has to carry much, with her grace and dignity and timing. This is of another time and generation, so takes some patience and hanging in there.
Rating:
Summary: British Romantic Comedy in Italy
Review: Set in gorgeous surrounding at Lake Come pre-WWII, it is tale about a British lady and major, with the triangle formed by an American girl who is a nanny to some Italians. Mix in a young Italian who falls in love with the older British lady and someone named "candlestick" and walla, a interesting film. At times the plot droans and moans, but overall it is worth the watch. Redgraves is her exceptional fine actress, here has to carry much, with her grace and dignity and timing. This is of another time and generation, so takes some patience and hanging in there.
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