I can't send this film all the way to the bottom.
First of all, it is a love movie. Maybe we can hate love movies, but they always stick that loving feeling in us. It usually happens with romantic comedies like "Love Actually" and "Nothing Hill". Or charming movies like one of my favorites about love, a movie I find underrated and not felt (get it?): "Simply Irresistible". Anyway, it's that feeling, hard to explain; you can't reject love. I felt as I watched "Autumn in New York". Although this is not comedy; this is drama. I'll explain later.
Second of all, Winona Ryder stars in the movie. She's an excellent actress, and has never disappointed me. She tends to excel in every role she plays. I'm sorry if anyone thinks differently, but this film is no exception. She creates the perfect way of talking for a 22-year old character, giving the right expressions, whether dramatic or comedic, during the entire film. She's in the position a pop singer said (I hate to say it, but I found it perfect): "Not a girl, not yet a woman". Beautiful woman, great acting. Talking about acting; supporting roles are perfect for these movies. And in this one, they're a strong point. LaPaglia is relaxed and calmed. He is as charming as ever, and understands that his character it's not so important, respecting his position. Elaine Stritch also understands this, but she steals the show anyway. I guess she couldn't help it. And well, Richard Gere started his career when he was pretty old. That's interesting. I don't want to question his qualities as an actor. He's good. But talking about him takes me to the "Third of all" explanation.
This is drama, I said. Well, I mean that it isn't enough to make pretty expressions and to have pretty faces. I'm talking about Gere, in first place, and about his chemistry with Ryder too. Gere has the charm and the smile, but lacks the serious and deep facial expression a dramatic performance requires. His deception, or sad face, looks more like a disappointing face he would do in a comedy (of course, romantic also). This also ruins his chemistry with Ryder, who makes an effort to play a dramatic role. There's a lot of power (Ryder) against little power (Gere) in the few powerful scenes. But the difference should be established. This is drama, and although it's not good, it is well done. It's encouraging that the film tries to be real, and it should be; because that would make a difference from the usual deal. The characters are real because they stick to their personalities. Will (Gere) is a womanizer and he can't help it. But when he starts seeing Charlotte (Ryder), reality wins; because he's not going to give her the precious spot. He won't resist at the time of having sex with another woman, to generate anger in Charlotte, and opening the route of true love. This concept is missed in the movie. We wanted to happen, but not that fast. Velocity reduces belief; and we can't believe the love they're feeling. Still we stick to it.
She loves poetry. He loves food, not poetry. They are not the same; they just try too. In one scene, Charlotte is lying ill on a hospital; she hardly sees. Will sits next to her and whispers a poem. She's delighted and tells him: "Look how I have changed you".
First of all, it is a love movie. Maybe we can hate love movies, but they always stick that loving feeling in us. It usually happens with romantic comedies like "Love Actually" and "Nothing Hill". Or charming movies like one of my favorites about love, a movie I find underrated and not felt (get it?): "Simply Irresistible". Anyway, it's that feeling, hard to explain; you can't reject love. I felt as I watched "Autumn in New York". Although this is not comedy; this is drama. I'll explain later.
Second of all, Winona Ryder stars in the movie. She's an excellent actress, and has never disappointed me. She tends to excel in every role she plays. I'm sorry if anyone thinks differently, but this film is no exception. She creates the perfect way of talking for a 22-year old character, giving the right expressions, whether dramatic or comedic, during the entire film. She's in the position a pop singer said (I hate to say it, but I found it perfect): "Not a girl, not yet a woman". Beautiful woman, great acting. Talking about acting; supporting roles are perfect for these movies. And in this one, they're a strong point. LaPaglia is relaxed and calmed. He is as charming as ever, and understands that his character it's not so important, respecting his position. Elaine Stritch also understands this, but she steals the show anyway. I guess she couldn't help it. And well, Richard Gere started his career when he was pretty old. That's interesting. I don't want to question his qualities as an actor. He's good. But talking about him takes me to the "Third of all" explanation.
This is drama, I said. Well, I mean that it isn't enough to make pretty expressions and to have pretty faces. I'm talking about Gere, in first place, and about his chemistry with Ryder too. Gere has the charm and the smile, but lacks the serious and deep facial expression a dramatic performance requires. His deception, or sad face, looks more like a disappointing face he would do in a comedy (of course, romantic also). This also ruins his chemistry with Ryder, who makes an effort to play a dramatic role. There's a lot of power (Ryder) against little power (Gere) in the few powerful scenes. But the difference should be established. This is drama, and although it's not good, it is well done. It's encouraging that the film tries to be real, and it should be; because that would make a difference from the usual deal. The characters are real because they stick to their personalities. Will (Gere) is a womanizer and he can't help it. But when he starts seeing Charlotte (Ryder), reality wins; because he's not going to give her the precious spot. He won't resist at the time of having sex with another woman, to generate anger in Charlotte, and opening the route of true love. This concept is missed in the movie. We wanted to happen, but not that fast. Velocity reduces belief; and we can't believe the love they're feeling. Still we stick to it.
She loves poetry. He loves food, not poetry. They are not the same; they just try too. In one scene, Charlotte is lying ill on a hospital; she hardly sees. Will sits next to her and whispers a poem. She's delighted and tells him: "Look how I have changed you".