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Gareth von Kallenbach (980 KP) rated Letters to Juliet (2010) in Movies
Aug 8, 2019
Sophie’s life is heading in a good direction. She is the best fact checker at the New Yorker, engaged to an up-and-coming chef and is headed on a romantic trip to Verona, the setting of Shakespeare’s most famous play, Romeo and Juliet. But when Sophie discovers a multi-decade old letter written to Juliet she finds herself on a new and exciting adventure in the spirit of true love.
The film hitches its wagon on rising star Amanda Seyfried as the leading lady, playing romantically-inclined heroine Sophie. Amanda plays opposite Christopher Egan as Charlie, a pessimistic and overly protective grandson of Claire, a romantic adventurer and ideal parental-figure, played by the ever-enchanting Vanessa Redgrave.
It was easy to expect that this would be the same old American twenty-something in love tale, but I was unexpectedly surprised by the depth and honesty in “Letters to Juliet”. While it is much more a love story than a comedy, the film tackles a number of the usual subjects –love, loss, and destiny– in new ways. Throughout the film are touching scenes that blend laughter and keen, realistic emotion, without the all too familiar awkward result.
And it is hard not to smile while watching “Letters to Juliet”. The infusion of a love story mixes well with the films other themes: the importance of family and the value of cross-cultural perspectives. These complex themes support the romantic story so well that the experience is less like a fantasy and more akin to a well-layered tale told by a close friend. Mix in the stunning landscape of Italy and “Letters to Juliet” becomes a magically honest story about the quest for true love.
Filled with quality acting, romance, and many kinds of love while speaking across generations and cultural viewpoints, “Letters to Juliet” manages to pull at the heartstrings and share an inspiring and uplifting tale.
The film hitches its wagon on rising star Amanda Seyfried as the leading lady, playing romantically-inclined heroine Sophie. Amanda plays opposite Christopher Egan as Charlie, a pessimistic and overly protective grandson of Claire, a romantic adventurer and ideal parental-figure, played by the ever-enchanting Vanessa Redgrave.
It was easy to expect that this would be the same old American twenty-something in love tale, but I was unexpectedly surprised by the depth and honesty in “Letters to Juliet”. While it is much more a love story than a comedy, the film tackles a number of the usual subjects –love, loss, and destiny– in new ways. Throughout the film are touching scenes that blend laughter and keen, realistic emotion, without the all too familiar awkward result.
And it is hard not to smile while watching “Letters to Juliet”. The infusion of a love story mixes well with the films other themes: the importance of family and the value of cross-cultural perspectives. These complex themes support the romantic story so well that the experience is less like a fantasy and more akin to a well-layered tale told by a close friend. Mix in the stunning landscape of Italy and “Letters to Juliet” becomes a magically honest story about the quest for true love.
Filled with quality acting, romance, and many kinds of love while speaking across generations and cultural viewpoints, “Letters to Juliet” manages to pull at the heartstrings and share an inspiring and uplifting tale.
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Metroid Fusion in Video Games
Sep 28, 2017
Metroid Fusion gets a recommendation from me to any Metroid fans simply because it contains new and vital story elements that any fan of the series would love to get in on
Critic- Msuskie
Original Score: 3 out of 5
Read Review: https://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/516709-metroid-fusion/reviews/79328
Original Score: 3 out of 5
Read Review: https://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/516709-metroid-fusion/reviews/79328
Jaycee Lynn Funk (1 KP) rated My Not So Perfect Life: A Novel in Books
May 1, 2018
J. L. Stowers (136 KP) rated Prison Break - Season 1 in TV
May 4, 2018
Great show and characters
This is a great show with fantastic characters. I love the planning that went into it and thoroughly enjoyed the story. I'm glad they brought it back for another season a few years after the fact. It's action packed and kept me engaged the whole time.
MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated The First Prophet (Bishop Files, #1) in Books
May 16, 2018
Kelly (12 KP) rated Killing Eve in TV
Feb 1, 2019
Acting (2 more)
Story
Thrilling
Short season (1 more)
Bad person acting.
A-----mazing
Sandra Oh is awesome in this but please note you must give it a fair chance watch 2 or 3 episodes before you judge it.
Big fan of hers since greys anatomy also love crime shows and true crime stores.
Big fan of hers since greys anatomy also love crime shows and true crime stores.
starwarsluvr (236 KP) rated Mine to Chase (Claws and Fangs #2) in Books
Jan 30, 2018
starwarsluvr (236 KP) rated Elliot: His Summer of Love (Angels of Mercy #1) in Books
Jan 30, 2018
Another trek with wonderful friends, though this particular book focuses much more on Wulfgar and his darker story lines. It's nice to see him begin to redeem himself. I'll be more excited when the companions can all be united again. Though I love them all, they're best when together for sure.
