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    • Iconic Film – A Good Year (2006)

    May 24th, 2010

    To start this week off right I feel compelled to share with you one of my favorite films of all time. “A Good Year” was directed by Ridley Scott and stars Russell Crowe and Marion Coitillard.

    After years of no contact with his Uncle Henry, London banker and bond trader Max Skinner learns that his Uncle has passed away and that he has inherited his château and vineyard in Provence.

    Max had spent every summer of his childhood there, learning maxims and how to win and lose, and honing his killer instinct (at chess, which serves him well in finance).

    Max goes to France intent on selling the property. He spends a few days there, getting the property ready to show.

    While making the preparations, memories, a beautiful woman, and a young American who says she’s Henry’s illegitimate daughter interrupt his plans.

    Crowe and Coitillard have undeniable chemistry and having you laughing the entire time.

    The film is truly spectacular and would be worth watching just for the scenery alone. I am always shocked by how many people still haven’t seen this incredible movie. Rent it tonight!

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    Comments

    6 Comments

    1. Oh my goodness, what a treat to finally find someone else who hasn’t just seen this movie, but loves it too. I saw it in the cinema and bought it as soon as it comes out on DVD. The filmography is so good in it and I think the story is touching, too. That farmhouse…swoon!

      Comment by Will on May 24, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    2. I love this movie too! Picked it up by chance at a blockbuster sale, so glad I did.

      Comment by Allison on May 24, 2010 at 7:48 AM

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    4. I liked this movie a lot – even liked Russell Crowe in it! And Marion’s clothes-perfect.And the scenery…I could go on..

      Comment by MarchMusings on May 24, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    5. I love this movie tooooo.

      Just another reason I loves youuu!

      Comment by Jessica on May 24, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    6. yes, this film was fun! but mostly it made me miss the south of france . . .

      xo

      Comment by {g} on June 3, 2010 at 3:40 PM

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