![]() ![]() But the film soon settles into a comfortable groove and becomes very entertaining – and beautiful, with southern France captured sumptuously by Scott and cinematographer Philippe Le Sourd’s painterly imagery. Some early comic bits don’t quite land as Scott tries to play things with a light touch, contrary to some of his more ruggedly serious output we’re not used to seeing Crowe channelling Cary Grant. Also on the scene is Fanny, a no-nonsense local played irresistibly by Marion Cotillard.Ī Good Year initially struggles to find its footing. There he meets some obstacles: the property is decaying, the longtime overseers of Henry’s estate are unhappy at the prospective sale and an unexpected American visitor, Christie (Abbie Cornish) arrives, claiming to be Henry’s long-lost daughter, which could threaten Max’s claim to the estate. ![]() Though filled with fond memories of Henry and his chateau, Max had long been out of touch – “probably because I’ve become an asshole” – he sighs to his assistant Gemma (Archie Panjabi) – and ventures out to the estate with the idea of selling it. He receives word that his uncle Henry (Albert Finney) has died, leaving him his sizeable estate in Provence where Max spent his childhood summers. Max (played by Crowe) lives the fast life in London’s financial world, issuing trades with the cockiness of a gambler on a hot streak. Instead, what we got was a light, romantically tinged comedy-drama based on a novel about an English banker who reevaluates his life after inheriting his uncle’s French vineyard. Its director Ridley Scott and star Russell Crowe had previously collaborated on the rousingly popular epic Gladiator, and some were expecting more blokey, muscular entertainment. ![]() When it was released back in 2006, A Good Year suffered a little with critics and audiences, perhaps due to misplaced expectations. Like wine, some movies need time to be appreciated. ![]()
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