My House in Umbria
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Movie Reviews of My House in Umbria
Movie Review: WORTH THE PRICE! HEALING IS THE THEME!
Summary: 5 Stars
Maggie Smith is wonderful in this film. Her character is well developed. The theme of "HEALING" and the "TIME" that HEALING can take after a TRAUMA is a WELL DEVELOPED THEME.
What better place to heal than this picturesque landscape in Italy!
I wanted to go there!
Maggie's character, Emily, drinks quite a bit and does push drinks on the character played by Chris Cooper, the little girl's uncle. This bothered me because it seemed so overdone. But then, it reminded me of someone, a personal friend who used to do the same thing. Emily's purpose in her life is to heal, not only the victims of the train explosion - but, at the same time, to heal herself. There are a few black and white flashbacks that are easy to miss, showing abusive sex, presumeably, Emily being abused - its not explicit, but implicit. Soooo, everyone has a kind of post traumatic stress syndrome - The resolution of some loose ends related to the bomber of the train, was not very explicit, but, that's a minor critique.
Movie Review: What More Could A Viewer Want?
Summary: 5 Stars
A little mystery. A little action. Some magnificent scenery. But all things considered... the best thing about "My House in Umbria" is a lot of Maggie Smith. Oh yeah, an interesting story too.
The characters are all thrown together after a tradgic accident on a train or was it not an accident? The surviving travelers become the guests of Ms. Smith at her lavish home in Umbria. Giving more detail would only spoil viewing this film.
If you are a Maggie Smith fan, you'll love this movie. If you aren't particularly a fan, you may become one.
Don't look for gore, blood or wild races around the winding roads. Look for a glamorous Ms. Smith in a sensational home with cocktails at 9 A.M. (and throughout the day) and a slower, friendlier pace that will allow you to meld into the cast and be a part of the film.
Movie Review: Simply Beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
Maggie Smith and Ronnie Barker work so wonderfully together in this beautiful film. Every expression on Maggie Smith's face reveals a different aspect of her character, and Ronnie Barker's straight perfomance (as opposed to his usual comedy) is perfect. The scenery is luxurious - the image of the meal on the terrace on a summer evening is one to brighten even the coldest of winter days! The story itself, though simple, is very touching and so many elements of it are revealed without words. Maggie Smith gently stroking the spines of her books and talking of them, unaware that the man to whom she was speaking has left the room is so poignant. It's a truly feel-good film with excellent actors and glorious settings!
Most Beautiful Princess
Movie Review: Mrs Delahunty ...
Summary: 5 Stars
Mrs. Emily Delahunty experiences a bomb explosion in the compartment she is traveling. More than half of the people die in the explosion. The survivors of the explosion start a new life in Mrs. Emily Delahunty's house in Umbria. One of the survivors is a little girl from America and soon it is learnt that the uncle is to come and take her to America. Every one is so used to the little girl and love her much by then..
This is a movie with nice scenes from Italy. Mrs. Delahunty is a personality who writes, feels, understands, hopes and gives hope to. Kind of person you would feel much happy to be around with. Though, one does not seem to agree on that. For the rest, see the movie! You will enjoy her unique personality.
Movie Review: BEAUTIFUL -- SUPERB
Summary: 5 Stars
Every time I watch this, I like it better. The two most outstanding features are Maggie Smith and the Umbrian setting. Just to spend my viewing time looking at that house is heavenly. And Maggie Smith is an actress you can count on to give an outstanding performance. Then just look at her clothes -- see how great an older woman can look!! Well, the entire cast was very, very good. If there is a weak point, I would say it is the storybook ending; but that won't affect your general enjoyment. This is a romatic film about wonderfully drawn characters in a beautiful setting. Love it.