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Max Skinner (Russell Crowe) is a highly successful investment expert with no time for life outside work. When his estranged uncle dies, Max inherits the vineyard in France where he grew up as a child, and his first intention is to sell the vineyard as qui
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A feel-good movie that highlights the beauty of France as much as it does its stars, A Good Year provides a languid, gorgeous viewing experience. Director Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe--who first worked together on the Academy Award-winning Gladiator--are reunited in this romantic film, which is based on Peter Mayle's book A Year in Provence. Crowe plays Max, a workaholic London bonds trader who doesn't know the meaning of vacation. When his uncle dies, leaving him a picturesque estate in the south of France, Max views it as an opportunity to cash in the vinery and pocket the profits. The film is reminiscent of Diane Lane's Under the Tuscan Sun in the way the scenery plays as much of a role in the film as its characters. The lush village and streaming sunlight portray Provence as an idyllic, magical place. Even Max falls under its spell. While not a particularly likeable character, especially in the early part of the film, Max also isn't a bad guy. When he gets the chance to live life at a less manic pace than which he is used to, he finds that a good year isn't dependant on a financial windfall. Though Scott tries to drum up some suspense in the film (Is the beautiful visitor really Max's illegitimate cousin? Will Max fall in love with the feisty local woman he trades quips with?) nothing that happens comes as much of a surprise. Still, while the film doesn't fully utilize Crowe's range of skills, the actor is charming in his role and A Good Year provides a fine time in the cinemas. --Jae-Ha Kim
Extras from A Good Year
 Russell Crowe and Co-Stars on Filming in Provence |  A Good Year Virtual Vinyard |
Beyond A Good Year
 A Year in Provence |  More from Director Ridley Scott |  More from Russell Crowe |
Stills from A Good Year
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A Good Year (Widescreen Edition) Customer Review
Top 5 reasons that this movie is a keeper:
(1) Visually stunning
This is the first movie that the modern London looked "unattractive", unlike the Matchpoint by Woddy Allen. Provence, France, by contrast, featured a chateau with beautiful vines and sunset glow on beautiful trees. Dinners around the pool featuring live band and silent movie. Water mouthing hoem cooked dinner at the tenant's house.
(2) Marion Cotillard as Fanny Chenal
Young, beautiful, hot and intelligent with a great wardrobe. She acted so natural and confidently. The film lighted up when she appeared on the screen.
(3) Great bonding between Uncle Henry (Albert Finney) and young Max (Freddie Highmore)
Chess, tennis, cricket, how to win and lose, all you need to know about red wine
(4) A script with surprising twists
I like the way that the clues (Uncle Henry's will, the job at London, the expensive wine maker of the Lost Corner, the words whispered into young Max's ears) which were unfolded in the last 10 minutes
(5) Interesting supporting characters
The secretary(Archie Panjabi, Bend it like Beckham), the tenant Duflot(Didier Bourdon) and the Secretary (Tome Hollander, Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice)
At the end, it is Marion Cotillard which is the decisive factor why Max (Russel Crowe) could go back to France. She would have played Elizabeth so well in the modern version of Pride and Prejudice.
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