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A Walk in the Clouds

A Walk in the Clouds

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: This was a good movie
Review: I first thought that this movie was going to be boring. But after I say it I thought it was actually a good movie.
Keanu Reeves was not bad in it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Wonderful Romantic Movie
Review: This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. The direction of Alfonso Arau (Like Water for Chocolate) captures the spirit and emotion so well. A lot of critics shot this movie down, but it is wonderfully directed and the cast is superb. The photography by Emmanuel Lubezki is so beautiful. Along with wonderful musical score by Maurice Jarre, this movie will make you laugh and cry.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Quattro Passi Fra Le Nuvole
Review: What most poeple do not realize is this movie is a very poor remake of an Italian movie called Quattro Passi Fra Le Nuvole (Four Passes between the Clouds). Unfortunately, it is not available in the US even on VHS.

As with all other Hollywood remakes of classic Italian films, this one fails miserably. The original ends making you realize that one has to make sacrifices in life and keep ones promises, and the Hollywood ending.. of course a cheesy happy go lucky one. As for Keanu Reeves, the casting of him in any movie where he has to speak more than five sentences is futile.

I wish Hollywood would stop remaking and ruining classic films, especially Italian films e.g Lina Wertmuller's Swept Away v.s. Six Days Seven Nights.. which of recent Madonna wants to take a second crack at it.

That is Hollywood for you!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Definitely a Good Movie
Review: I do not think that Tom Keogh actually saw the movie, may be just the trailer. If he did, he napped all the way through it because his review is very far from the mark. I will not repeat the plot because it has already been spelled out. The movie is very good and the acting quite good. The movie is not about being the Godfather and sending everyone to meet their creator. It is about common life and the personal inconvenience a young soldier just coming out of a war goes trough in order to help someone he does not know. And as he knows her he comes to love her not just because of her but because of her heritage.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Grapes after Chocolate: A Cinematic Aphrodesiac?
Review: Okay, it's acknowledged (more forcefully in some circles than in others) that Keanu Reeves is not the best actor in the world. I can live with the fact that he's no John Barrymore or Orson Welles. I'm not into romantic movies, neither, so I was going a little against grain by buying this movie. I like the work of Arau for his sheer sense of sensuality. I wasn't disappointed in that respect.

I adore Anthony Quinn, so I especially enjoyed his performance. My favorite character by far was Don Pedro whom I've nicknamed "Canny Old Guy" (COG). It was COG who got Paul to stay by eating all his chocolates; it was COG who got Paul intoxicated enough to try to sing to his "wife"; it was COG with the advice and anecdotes about family life and obligations.

In summation, I liked A Walk in the Clouds. I wouldn't call it a cinematic masterpiece, but it's okay for you romantic types to curl up with on a cold night. Enjoy it with some red wine...or hot chocolate.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: CHARMING!
Review: Keanu is soooo romantic and of course extremely hot in this movie. The movie itself is full of romance, passion and excellent drama.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Amazing Cinamatography
Review: Don't believe every review you read. After seeing what has been said about this film, I have to step in. This film is great. Reviewers who panned it by pointing out Keanu's performance would as likely rate a kiss by timing it on their watch, as by feeling anything while it was going on.

I find this film memorable for two reasons. First, the cinamatography was superb. I don't know if those scenes were paintings, or real. But they are well worth the price of admission.

Second, the story is an honest portrayal of chivalry. I found it not a bit pretentious. In fact, I found the choices of honor and heart and belonging, rather heroic.

Considering the nature of the "professional" reviews of this film, If there were to be an opening in a film review column in the near future, then perhaps I should find the time to apply.

Dave Groover

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Beautiful
Review: The pictures in this movie are wonderful. The story is a bit sad and more than a little far-fetched. It is a story of a traditional romance that is started under unusual circumstances and ultimately leads to a happy ending. Good movie.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: It is beautiful and romantic
Review: This movie is both beautiful and romantic. If the film critics would elect "Casablanca" as one of the best movies and Humphrey Bogart as one of the greatest actors in the movie history, I don't see any just reason for the same group of critics whipping at this movie and Keanu Reeves. People seem to be way too critical toward Keanu Reeves. That really puzzles me. What do they see in Humphrey Bogart but not in Keanu Reeves? Reeves is one of the best looking actors in this world. And his acting, although is not academic winning material, is effective and refreshing from time to time. He is really charming in this movie. He played his part well as an introspected and good-natured man. His acting looked real. His smiles looked genuine. He seemed truly having a good time crushing those grapes. His shyness and vulnerability is intriguing. And when he said I love her - I really believe it.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Walk in the Clouds
Review: The movie title is as romantic as the movie itself. Reeves puts in another wonderful performance in this movie. This is truly a "chick-flick." He makes a wonderful leading man.


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