I bought this film on a whim whilst in the supermarket, not really sure what to expect if I'm honest. Well I'm glad to say that I was very pleasantly surprised! What the viewer receives in A Good Year is few hours of laughs, good times and a good story too! Combine that with stunning visuals and picturesque setting that Turner would've been proud of and that all comes together nicely into one of my favourite feel-good films.
If someone had said to me "It's Russell Crowe, playing a posh Englishman, on a wine estate", I probably would've laughed, but he pulls it off admirably, never seeming too corny or over the top. There are also fine performances from Albert Finney and Marion Cotillard to back this up.
One of the most impressive things about this film have to be the visual feast we are treated to. The location for proceedings is sublime and the cinematography just brings it to another dimension, creating an atmosphere that cannot bettered.
If I were to suggest some improvements for the film, I would simply suggest making more use of Didier Bourdon, who puts in a wonderful turn as Duflot.
Overall, a fine film and definitely worth a watch
If someone had said to me "It's Russell Crowe, playing a posh Englishman, on a wine estate", I probably would've laughed, but he pulls it off admirably, never seeming too corny or over the top. There are also fine performances from Albert Finney and Marion Cotillard to back this up.
One of the most impressive things about this film have to be the visual feast we are treated to. The location for proceedings is sublime and the cinematography just brings it to another dimension, creating an atmosphere that cannot bettered.
If I were to suggest some improvements for the film, I would simply suggest making more use of Didier Bourdon, who puts in a wonderful turn as Duflot.
Overall, a fine film and definitely worth a watch