A Good Year (2006)

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

I will start by saying how much I enjoyed this movie. It's escapism, picturesque, fun and really enjoyable. I do not understand the negative reviews, yes it's cliched, and overly romantic in parts, but not every movie has to be believable. Having travelled to France regularly, I can vouch for the fact that the movie captures the French mentality nicely and the cinematography is just beautiful. It's two hours of unwinding with a good glass of wine to a beautifully made feel good movie with a fantastic soundtrack. People shouldn't take themselves too seriously when reviewing a movie, just sit back and take in the experience. Really sweet movie.

Don't believe all the good reviews here. This movie is very badly directed. There's no humour , little romance, little chemistry among the characters and the story is very lame. The only thing nice about this movie is the château. That's why i am giving it 2 points.2/10

I know its an old film but I've watched this numerous times and love it. personally think this film is a total change of direction for ridley scott and crowe plays a very good part. I have learned to enjoy russel crowes movies and find that his talent as an actor is getting better.. just like the wine in this movie. the whole film is very good and the throwbacks to when max skinner was younger adds even more character to the film. all the actors play a very good part and they make this film very enjoyable. as for Marion Cotillard.. wow.. she is absolutely stunning and its no wonder she is even more popular some years down the line.. I also think the relationship between max and henry is probably more comparable to a lot of families these days. as to the location of the movie.. who wouldn't want to spend a fantastic summer in that location. would I recommend this movie. oh yes. without a doubt.

This is an entertaining movie. I watched it when it came out in 2006, and then recently read the book by Peter Mayle, in 2016. I re-watched the movie and noted some differences. I think the movie watered down, as it is, is just as good a story. In the book, Max quits his job within four hours of the story and he is destitute. In the movie, he resigns and gets a significant golden parachute, i.e. lots of zeroes. The book has more intrigue, with much emphasis on fraud, the lawyer and people impersonating police. In the book, Charlie Willis is a former brother in law and real estate agent, and just the latter in the movie. However, the movie is wonderful, the music enchanting, and now that I am familiar with Marion Cotillard, as Fanny, I am a happier person. Surprising how far down in the credits she was