Higher Love (2001)

Strong and Moving!

Admirable film.

The acting in this movie is really good.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

A remarkable film, rich with wisdom, humor and a benevolent outlook on life. It has been my favorite movie for years, I've watched it countless times, I've never outgrown it, and I never cease to find new beauty in it.THE THEME: What role does philosophy play in the life of man? THE PLOT-THEME: "Can a man sitting on a pillar be relevant to the world in which he lives?" THE PLOT (without spoilers): A young man struggles to figure out what he wants to do with his life. Everything he attempts ends in failure. When he decides to sell the most valuable asset he owns and invest the proceeds in his craziest idea yet, a quirky (deceptively illogical) chain of events is initiated by his uncle, to help his nephew find the road to happiness.Edmond Rostand wrote "Cyrano de Bergerac" in his early thirties; Huddles wrote and brought to life "Uncorked." (Or "Higher Love" as it was called in Europe; or "At Satchem Farm" as he originally titled it.) The only sadness I feel when I watch this movie comes from realizing that we live in a culture that didn't award an Oscar (several of them) to this achievement. I hope Mr Huddles stumbles on this review. I wanted to say, "Thank you for seeing me through moments of doubt and sadness over many years."

This is one of my favorite movies. I love how the characters and the plot develop slowly. Each character is totally unique and has something great to give to the plot that is so bizarre you wonder what in the world is happening. But everything is connected in a surprising way. It's one of those movies that you don't get until the end when everything is pulled together-and then you are stunned. The relationships that the characters portray having with each other is very realistic and common - even though their story is so strange. I'm not a new-ager, but I think that this movie definitely warrants a watch. Awesome job!! I wish they would put more out like this. Favorite part: when Ross gets his guitar and plays his heart out. Nothing like it!

This movie falls into that group of initially obnoxious "coming of age" films that has numerous characters that have either zero understanding of what their life can offer them, or they have come to a complete understanding with the universe, and are happily content, but unwilling to offer the serious smack to the head that the others require. It takes a while to get anywhere, especially with the two main characters both completely blind to everything around them that isn't squarely in their plans for themselves. Naturally, for the viewer, it quickly becomes obvious that they are squandering great potentials, but the joy of this movies is in the journey, not the destination.Character development is the key here, not a grouping of pre-designed archetypes that are ready to hand you their life story and purpose in one single bit of dialogue. Especially noteworthy is the quirky uncle that seems hell-bent upon destroying anything of monetary value, but actually has himself firmly set upon his path to spiritual enlightenment. The siblings that are each trying to figure themselves out are equally good, although the viewer is generally ready to scream at them by the movie's midpoint.The bottom line is that this is not a casual movie to pick up when you don't have other plans, and are looking for "anything". Be prepared to pay attention to it and enjoy the entire movie, not just the beginning and the end. It demands that you follow the characters in just as befuddled a state as they seem to be, until you reach the end, and recognize the true genius of the trip.

I just finished watching this film on tv and I want to share my feelings with you.I really enjoyed watching this film, such an excellent romantic comedy. it is the kind of film that transmits you an optimism and a view of life's philosophy that is hard to forget. The character of uncle Cullen (played by an astonishing Nigel Howthorn) is the basis of this film but not the protagonist whom he played the talented Rufus Sewell. I really don't want to say pointless things about the movie but I have to tell you that it was a major surprise for me because I watched it by lack because I had nothing to do at that time. In a few words, very good script, clear and smooth performances and GREAT GREAT music (especially the guitar sequence)