Good Year

Pros: beautifully shot, some nice supporting actors, had a strong premise
Cons: unfulfilled promise, lead part wasn't strong enough

Max Skinner is as cut-throat as they come in his dealings as an investment broker, and thinks nothing of taking advantage of other people. He has become hardened after years at this line of work, and has become quite good at doing it. This puts him at ...

Pros: Wonderfully filmed, satisfying film.
Cons: Crowe is a bit stiff in the film.

Like a nice glass of wine, Ridley Scott's A Good Year must be savored and sipped to be appreciated, and not rushed or gulped. A Good Year is a slow moving but ultimately satisfying film about the things that truly matter in life. The film begins in ...

Pros: Light romantic comedy, beautiful scenery, fine acting
Cons: Didn't contain certain elements of the book

A Good Year How delicious it was, like a fine wine!! When I heard Peter Mayle had written this new book I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it…I just loved every word as it took me back to that splendid countryside of Provence….when ...

Pros: Lovely cinematography of beautiful Provence is the background for a charming story!
Cons: None

"A Good Year" begins a few "vintages" ago with the boy Max (Freddie Highmore) enjoying his life with Uncle Henry (Alfred Finney), and learning the fine points of producing fine wines as well as other important aspects of life. Max defeats Henry at a game ...

Pros: Enjoyable and lovely story with wonderful characters, dialogue and scenery
Cons: Made me want to be back in Provence

I have always been a big fan of Peter Mayle and have read all of his books about his adventures in the countryside in Provence in the South of France. I have watched his video based on the television series A Year In Provence many times ...

Pros: Beautiful scenery and a heartfelt story. Portrays a believable message.
Cons: The humor is slapstick and the plot is somewhat confusing.

Picture a beautiful French countryside with sunlight streaming over dew glazed meadows, vineyards and vined trees clothing the soil, birds and beauty and solace. Now contrast that with the yelling, screaming, mind-grinding atmosphere of the world of bond ...

Pros: enjoyable, lovely story, great story line
Cons: lead part not as good as hoped, boring at some times, def not rated PG-13

I watched this movie with my sister during our sleepover. I was really enjoyable and funny and some points. I thought that it could of been done a little better because some parts are boring. I also dont believe that this movie should of been rated PG-13 there are some very touchie things that I wouldnt let my kids see or hear.