Swept From the Sea
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Movie Reviews of Swept From the Sea
Movie Review: Story Pacing Off for Me
Summary: 3 Stars
I would rate this movie 3.5 stars if half stars were an option. Most of the reviews have this movie rated at 5 stars so I know that puts me at odds with a majority here. I thought this was a captivating story, with gorgeous scenery shots, and marvelous casting. So why only 3.5 stars? I'm not sure if it was editing or directing but I found that the pacing and some of the shots were distracting to the point where I couldn't really become absorbed in the story or characters. A couple of the shots of Rachel Weiz staring wide eyed into the camera lasted long enough that for me it went by the effect I think the director intended. I thought even she started to look uncomfortable. The movie is slow paced through many portions, with beautiful and deliberate wide shots of people walking across fields with the ocean in the background or horse drawn carriages traveling down rustic roads. Don't get me wrong, I loved those shots. Its just that pivotal moments in the plot, such as when Amy's mother confesses who her father really is or when her things in the cave are burned, feel really rushed by comparison. These things were so briefly treated that they didn't impact me as much as they should have or give me much feeling for how they would impact the characters. Then there was the love scene in the ocean water. I grew up on an island in the Atlantic ocean at around the same latitude. After five minutes in the water even in summer your body would feel numb and your teeth would be chattering. Okay, maybe the water might be warmer there and they are in a grotto with a fire. I still think it was cold and even if not that dress she had on would weigh about 50 lbs when wet and the saltwater would be so sticky. Finally, in the last moments of the movie I really thought the next development in the Yanko/Amy saga would be their toddler aged son plunging to his death after playing unattended on the cliffs. These are my criticisms but I still think this movie is worth a watch, especially if you love the ocean. Even with the fine casting and performances of Kathy Bates and Ian McKellen the ocean is the biggest star of the film.Movie Review: Unfulfilling
Summary: 3 Stars
Attractive but ultimately unfulfilling. The story is slow and evocative, deliberately paced and linear. The performances are generally acceptable, however Kathy Bates's accent was weak and Vincent Perez was not credible as a Ukrainian -- he simply did not look the part! The climactic scene that forced Rachel Weisz's character into the storm was poorly directed and there was no precedent in the depiction of Mr. Perez's character that would lead to such threatening behavior, even in delirium. I'd like to see this story filmed again by a different director and with another male lead.Movie Review: Not enough heart
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this thinking it would be a good romantic movie for a Valentine's Day viewing. The product description made it sound much lighter than it actually was. Instead of putting us in the mood, we just felt depressed after watching it.Movie Review: Swept from the sea DVD
Summary: 3 Stars
It is a good scenario, a bit far fetched because the ship is a total disaster when reality dictates there should be a few survivors, but overall the story is an interesting study of humanity, especially at the end... enjoy, I did.....Movie Review: Rather boring
Summary: 2 Stars
Amazon suggested this movie which was supposed to be a love story. Sounded good, so I bought it, after reading the reviews. Obviously I expected something more entertaining. The only saving grace of this movie (in my opinion) was the cinematography, which was quite beautiful. The story, however, was dull and boring. I watched it once and will donate it to the thrift store. I wouldn't even give it to anyone I know. I made it through the movie once, but I would not recommend it.