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Rating:  - Good....Could have been better
I really enjoyed this movie however one of the more interesting parts of the movie was not fully developed. Ian Mckellen's character was supposed to be homosexual .....he is in love with Vincent Perez's character. It was a pretty subtle subplot in the movie and while I was watching it I was thinking....hmmmm is Ian Mckellen's character gay? I read Roger Ebert's review of the movie on [...]. In his article Ebert says the movie could have been more interesting if this plot was further developed....I agree. I really enjoyed the movie but I thought Ian Mckellen's character was very interesting and if his desires were further explored it could have turned this fairly ordinary romance movie into an extraordinary movie.
Rating: - A beautiful movie
This is a beautiful story with great acting. The music is wonderful. Highly recommended!
Rating:  - Swept From the Sea
I hated, hated, hated, hated this movie. It didn't make sense to me. To depresssing.
Rating: - Getting my feet wet.
This is a sad little gem of a movie. I really liked that the plot explored more themes than just romantic love. The story had as much to do with issues of identity, community, and fidelity. In my opinion, there were a few technical and narrative flaws that kept the film from attaining the level of greatness that it should have achieved, especially when considering the quality of the performances. The slight quiver in Weisz's voice was right on target as was Perez's accent. The rest of the illustrious cast was more than capable. Considering the type of story and the setting, I can't help but think that a three-part mini-series would have been a more appropriate treatment than a feature film. I emerged from watching the movie with a feeling that there was a lot more to explore beneath the surface of each character.
Rating:  - An ill-fated love story with great performances.
Do not confuse with Swept Away with Madonna.....This is a well acted and moving performande by both Vincent Perez (Indochine, The Crow II, Queen of the Damned) and Rachel Weiss (The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, Enemy at the Gates,). A slow girl meets the lone survivor of a shipwreck and they begin a romance. The obstacles each must endure to continue and live with the happiness they deserve are the basis of the story line...A little discovered gem of a movie....highly recommend....
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