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Summary: Scarlett and Rhett? Forget them- it's Amy and Yanko!
Review: I loved this movie. The time period is 19th century England, and the scenery is gorgeous. Rachel Weisz (The Mummy) and Vincent Perez star as unlikely lovers who meet when Perez' character Yanko is almost drowned and washes up on the English shore. Weisz' character Amy Foster is the product of a scandalous marriage and is generally shunned. She has a deep love for the sea and shares it with Yanko. It is breathtaking.
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Summary: Moving to The Extremes
Review: I saw this movie when it was first released at the movies here in Australia, and was instantly brought to tears for the first time in my life. The plight of Yanko and Amy truly made the gut wrench, but the love they shared was so sacred and pure it was almost a phenom in itself. A must see for all 'Art-House' movie lovers. You will never forget it!
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Summary: One of the most underrated films ever!
Review: I was dissapointed to learn that critics hated this film. I finally rented it, and had to watch it over and over. It's truly amazing. Rachel Weisz, so adorable in The Mummy, gives such an affecting performance, probably due to the fact that she hardly utters a word, and her un-earthly beauty speaks enough for itself. Vincent Perez, outstanding in the French film Queen Margot, portrays Yanko, the Russian shipwrecked in Cornwall, who finds a soul mate in Amy. Perez also has a language barrier to cross in this film, and he is just superb. If you've ever felt like the outcast, or ever been in love, do see this movie. It's an exceptional piece of work.
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Summary: EXCELLENT-A very Talented Cast...
Review: I was very impressed with this movie. As well as the extreme acting talent of VINCENT PEREZ. He is such a fine young Actor,and he did an excellent job creating his role as "Yanko". I have been a very big fan since seeing him in "The Crow-City of Angels". I also admire the acting talents of the remaining cast in this movie. Their roles were very creative and enduring. The love between Yanko and Amy was a blessed gift,and a perfect example of what True Love really is. Vincent's character, Yanko was passionate,sweet, and caring. I have never seen such a beautiful story. VINCENT PEREZ is truly one-of-a-kind, a Godsend. He is incredibly gorgeous and extremely sexy. I have had the pleasure of seeing his earlier movies as well,and was very pleased with his talent. Hollywood has been given a wonderful opportunity to see such a talent,and they are considerably lucky to have found this talented man.
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Summary: A Truly Magnificent Romantic Masterpiece
Review: Many previous reviewers have summarized this movie very very well. After seeing this movie, all I can add is, it should be up there with "Star Wars", "It's A Wonderful Life", "Gandhi", "ET", and many others who are known the world over. The story is so well acted, draws one in so well that the depth of feeling the viewer feels and the incredible acting and production makes this a movie that should have been a top-award winning movie, and only proves to me how out of touch with audiences the movie critics truly are. A must see movie, and to own and watch over and over.
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Summary: Great for a night with the girlfriends!
Review: My best friend and I just watched this and absolutely loved it. It's a five hankie movie, though, so be prepared.Vincent Perez and Rachel Weisz are both beautiful and we quickly fell in love with their characters. In fact, all the actors were wonderful. We were left with a bittersweet but satisfied feeling when the credits rolled.
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Summary: Comfort in the Storms of Life
Review: No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit. ~Helen Keller Amy's life is lonely and she lives in almost complete silence, obeying the wishes of the family she works for in a coastal village. She is captivated by the sea and collects treasures that float up on the beach near her secret hideout/cave. For the first part of the movie, she seems to be living in a dream world. While some think she is a simpleton, others think she is a witch who can conjure storms. She has a gentle, patient, malleable nature. Often Amy (Rachel Weisz) is found dancing in the rain or standing in a window letting the wind and rain drench her clothes. She is a child of the water and loves the rain, rivers and the ocean. She seems to drift from reality into fantasy as she twirls in the rain. In fact, it seems she dreams her true love into life. She seems to be calling to him from the cliffs of Cornwall. Yanko (Vincent Perez) arrives in Amy's village and changes her life. He is the only survivor of a shipwreck. He finds himself in a foreign land with no way to communicate with the residents. They fear strangers and almost kill him a few times before they allow him to live a normal life. Amy seems to be a naturally kind and compassionate Pices. She also seems to be in love with Yanko from the moment they gaze at one another through the kitchen window. Like two trapped animals set free, they run to each other whenever possible and share a secret world only they understand. "I'm your home and you're mine." ~Yanko While both Yanko and Amy seems to live at a higher level of existence, you might be shocked by the downright cruelty of many of the villagers. There is a sharp contrast between those who are accepting of Yanko and those who are willing to shun even those who talk to Yanko. Amy not only faces distain because of her quiet manner, she is also hated because she welcomes Yanko into her life. She accepts him like a gift from the sea. James Kennedy (Ian McKellen) realizes he is one of the Russian emigrants from a recent shipwreck while the rest of the village views him more cautiously. James doesn't seem to know the full story and the wounds are only healed by retelling the story to Yanko's former employer. At times this movie borders on cinematic extravagance. The widescreen edition is stunning in places. Scenes of Amy dancing in the rain in a blue haze, horses pulling carriages across vast expanses of land, trains, seascapes, ships and an abundance of lush scenery at the edge of the ocean. Being a lover of the ocean myself, I rather liked this movie. Not only is the scenery gorgeous, the score is dramatic, romantic, filled with longing and almost torturous in places. Swept from the Sea is a story of two people who have a connection to the ocean and who understand one another on the deepest levels of the soul. Most of what goes on in this movie seems to go on in your own mind. Yanko and Amy seem to almost speak to one another telepathically. At times it is pure magic! ~TheRebeccaReview.com
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Summary: One of the BEST!
Review: One of the Best movies I've ever seen in my whole life! An awesome story with Great actors, well directed. It's a fine item for a collection.(Vincent Perez A+)
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Summary: Classic chick flick!
Review: Swept From the Sea is a great movie!!!!! It is the most romantic movie I have ever seen, too! It is also historicly accurate to it's time and place! It's not pedictable either!It it sutch a wonderful movie!The best in the world!
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Summary: critics be damned
Review: Swept from the Sea is one of those breathtaking movies that you get lost in, and forget the rest of the world. The entire film is flawless, with moving performances by all actors. They showed the full depth and complexity of their characters, and moved the audience scene after scene. Ian McKellen must be one of the best actors in the world, his face conveys so much emotion so easily. If critics don't feel moved by this movie, then they are made of stone..... let them have Schwartzenegger.
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