A Good Film!

''You'll come to see that a man learns nothing from winning. The act of losing, however, can elicit great wisdom. Not least of which is, uh... how much more enjoyable it is to win. It's inevitable to lose now and again. The trick is not to make a habit of it.''


A British investment broker inherits his uncle's chateau and vineyard in Provence, where he spent much of his childhood. He discovers a new laid-back lifestyle as he tries to renovate the estate to be sold. Love, passion and a whole new world open with new possibilities...

Russell Crowe: Max Skinner

Marion Cotillard: Fanny Chenal

Being that Kingdom Of Heaven was the last film i saw by Ridley Scott and Gladiator the one i saw with his muse Russel Crowe i wasn't sure what to expect with A Good Year.

What it gave me was Ridley's most personal, a most human study and tale of unstrained proportions. With it's lovely setting in Provence in contrast to the cold blues of London it instantly warmed my heart.

Russel Crowe's character Max and his transition through the film is a beauty to behold. Marion Cotillard also i was so pleased to see again as the love interest and yet again she captivates whenever she is on screen oozing vibrance and a delicate gorgeousness.

This film will definitely make you happy, smile and laugh throughout.

The music and sounds add to the feel and the flashbacks with the younger Max and his Uncle, played wonderfully by Freddie Highmore and Albert Finney, is a nice added touch.

Was expecting a film solely about wine what i got was a story that has been done before but never tires, a tale larger than life.

Pending Full Review...

8/10