A Good Year (DVD)

...Max Skinner (Russell Crowe) a high powered British stockbroker, whose aptitude and arrogance makes him as many enemies as friends suddenly finds his life taking a different track as he unexpectedly inherits his Uncles house and Vineyard in France. Journeying across the channel to make a quick sale on his inheritance he suddenly starts to reminisce about his childhood with his Uncle and whether his high pressure career is indeed what he wants from ...
...Scott at the directorial helm, a man who has made such visual spectaculars such as "Gladiator", but also it stars Russell Crowe who is more known for more serious roles. But curiosity got the better of me and whilst it is by no means up to their usual high standards it is a pleasant, often amusing way to spend a couple of hours. The film is adapted from Peter Mayle's novel of the same name, a writer who some may recognize as he also wrote the novel ...

christianfilmcritic 05.11.2007 (19.11.2007) · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of A Good Year (DVD)

Max Skinner is a reptilian stockbroker, loved by his boss and lawyer and reviled by everyone else. But his high-pressure life takes a turn for the unexpected as he inherits a house and vineyard in France from his estranged Uncle Henry; the closest thing he had to a father. He crosses the channel, intending to sort out the estate and flog the house. But once he gets there, he finds himself remembering how happy his childhood holidays in Provence were ...
...the City worth more than a chance at happiness? In years to come "A Good Year" will no doubt be known as Ridley Scott's folly. For a director whose output is usually characterised by its dependence on action set-pieces and high drama, this light comedy seemed an odd choice of project. And sadly my misgivings about his suitability have been realised. It's a bit of disposable fluff that has been dressed up by an impressive cast list and critically ...

afy9mab 26.03.2007 · Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of A Good Year (DVD)