A Room with a View [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of A Room with a View [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Great scenery of Florence, but Just okay movie
Summary: 3 Stars
This is an okay movie with a basic plot. I really wanted to like this movie when I bought it. Do not misunderstand: I liked the movie, but I thought the plot was shallow and it could've been layered more. On the positive side, it was great seeing Florence from a turn of the century perspective. Pretty cool.Movie Review: Superb film from top to bottom
Summary: 5 Stars
If you love Florence, (and if you've ever been there you do), then you will love this film. Beautiful shots of Florence, the narrow side streets, the Piazza Santissima Annunziata with the facade of Brunelleschi's Spedale degli Innocenti (the first foundling hospital in Europe and the first truly Renaissance building), views of the Duomo from across the Arno, the church of Santa Croce, the Tuscan countryside were all lovely.
The acting was excellent and it was a beautiful love story. The sound track was bellisimma!
The only minor flaws were talking about the equestrian statue in the piazza Santissima Annunziata, possibly one of the least appealing statues in Florence and ignoring the Spedale degli Innocenti which was right there.
Also, the negative comments about the frescoes of St. Francis in the church of Santa Croce I could have personally done without.
That being said it was a lovely film and took me right back to Florence which is one of the most lovely cities on earth. Who cannot love Florence? Could there be a more beautiful setting for a love story?
The fight in the piazza della Signoria was gratuitous but it gave me a chance to be transported there once again so I didn't ming the fight. It was a great excuse for the camera man to film the beautiful statues in the loggia della Lanzi by the Uffizi.
I really enjoyed this film for its wonderful acting, great cinematography and beautiful soundtrack.
I can't imagine that anyone having even a remote interest in the author or the city of Florence would not love this film.
Movie Review: Love Letter to Florence
Summary: 5 Stars
This film - outside of being a great love story - is also a visual love letter to Florence. It sparked my trip last summer - alas I did not find my "George Emerson."
But, it did kindle what I hope is a lifelong love of Italy - next year, Rome, Capri! Somehow, though, I think I will always come back to Florence. Eleanor Lavish makes a cogent statement when she says young Lucy is transfigured by Italy - and why should she not be? It happened to the gods! This dialog ran through my mind over and over again as I wondered the ancient streets, falling in love with everything I could take in with five senses: smells, language, music, sights.
The other thing I absolutely loved about this film was Daniel Day-Lewis playing so against character as Cecil. Talk about a 180 from Last of the Mohicans, or My Left Foot for that matter. He is truly a master at the art of acting.
Movie Review: Intelligent and Funny!
Summary: 5 Stars
True, this is a romance, but it's also very witty and intelligent. The acting across the board is superb, and the camera work is lush and vibrant. One of my all-time favorite movies! I usually can't stand romantic flicks, even romantic comedy, but this one will win over anybody.Movie Review: Very disappointing second disk
Summary: 2 Stars
I am very disappointed in this two disk set. The packaging and presentation is excellent. The movie itself is of course, wonderful. Until now, I have always enjoyed any additional data added to DVD movies. However, the second disk is more than disappointing. I had high hopes of actor interviews and discussions about the lovely music selections and scenery in the movie. Instead, the second disk mostly contains bad morning-TV footage of the stars saying nothing of substance and very dull interviews of people who knew the author. The second disk is worthless - having the most inconsequential and unenjoyable addenda that I have seen on any DVD. Save your money, buy the movie DVD alone.