Karry
Best movie of this year hands down!
Brightlyme
i know i wasted 90 mins of my life.
Brenda
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
wes-connors
As a little boy, Jude Law (as Danny Kowalski), helped deliver a baby. Because his hand was small, young "Danny" (Cory Buck) was able to reach in, and uncurl the umbilical cord from around the neck of the baby. So, the baby girl is born healthy; and, the little boy, who will grow up to be Jude Law, declares, "I'm gonna marry her." Twenty-five years later, Law returns to Los Angeles, from an education in London. He loses his girlfriend, and has trouble finding employment; he's a tile artist. Then, while delivering a cake, he returns to the house where he long ago delivered the baby; she has grown into beautiful Gretchen Mol (as Anna Swan). Law falls madly in love with Ms. Mol, and wants to fulfill his childhood pledge to marry her; but, she is pledged to another man.Swan family matriarch Brenda Blethyn (as Grace Swan) enables womb-reaching Law to become a employee/companion to the family; but, despite his close quarters, he finds Mol a tough love-nut to crack. Law is a very likable leading man, but his romantic interest in, and rapport with, Mol is nil. He might have been better off considering Martha Plimpton (as Karen Swan). The most entertaining relationship occurs between blind sister Jennifer Tilly (as Nina Swan) and Spanish savior Vincent Laresca (as Jesus). By the way, they meet in a nightclub where males are stabbed for refusing accept an invitation to dance; still, the place is crowded.Director/writer Charlie Peters includes many references to Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina". Julian Lennon's "Day After Day" leads off a sweet soundtrack. In short, the leading relationship would have been more interesting with Ms. Plimpton as "Anna". Ms. Blethyn and Mr. Laresca contribute strong supporting characterizations.***** Music from Another Room (4/24/98) Charlie Peters ~ Jude Law, Gretchen Mol, Jennifer Tilly
Subhamoy Sengupta
When I check my voting history, I see I have voted for movies rather generously. But I never actually gagged to give a movie a 9 and felt inhibited not to go beyond 7. I wish this movie let me love it a little bit more.The story is very simple and popular. Actually, in my country, at least a dozen movies are made every decade on a plot like this one. So, it's not the catchy story or an end twist that people love these kinda movies for. So, when you already know what is gonna happen and how, complete attention falls on things like cinematography and compelling conversations.This movie has wonderful moments. Well, with Jude Law, that is no surprise. I wanted to see this movie for Gretchen Mol. She is spontaneous, but not brilliant. The thing is, for this movie, she did not have to be. But when a sensitive viewer is watching the film, certain things should be left unsaid for his mind to synthesize and derive. If everything is discussed on a round table (not literally), it becomes more educational and less charming. That is what is pulling this movie down. Movies like French Kiss or Addicted to Love never surprised any viewer with a climax. But those films took their breaths away no doubt. I wish this one was a little more subtle and metaphoric. That way, I would not have to settle for a 7.Though there is no surprise in the end, the end is very beautiful. Feels like it's filmed by some different director than the one who filmed the educational speeches. But anyway, this is a lovely film to see. You might find it very good, or just good, depending on how forgiving you are in real life. There is no way you are gonna regret spending your good money on it. I recommend it. Who am I to recommend? You don't wanna know.
potpurry7
The main reason to see this cute film is Jude Law's likable performance as Danny.He out-acts everyone and steals every scene he's in.He plays a lovesick guy out to win the engaged-to-someone-else- girl he helped deliver when she was a baby and he was 5-years-old.He has quite a hurdle of obstacles.His pursuit is gentle,yet persuasive.He's very charming in it,and females will love him.My husband liked this film also and felt it is true-to-life in some ways-how a person pursues someone who could be totally wrong for them.It's not an excellent film.The choice to have Gretchen Moll as Jude's love interest was a bad one.She acts poorly,and there is a lack of chemistry.However Jude's intense stares at her and genuine obsession make the film a real treat. Yes,there are some amusing moments I won't spoil.Another person I enjoyed in this is Martha Plimpton.Her scenes with Jude are funny,and she uses him to solve a problem of her own.The result is actually the funniest scene in the film.I think it's a flawed yet great little movie.
fefolk
Sometimes a sweet love story with a predictable ending is just what is needed. As far as morals go, turn on the television at any time and the morals are far worse than any in this movie. That is not to say I agree cheating on ones spouse or having sexual intercourse with just anyone is acceptable; it is however a really minor part of the movie. It is really about a young man who teaches an entire family how to love through his love of one of its members. If you want a sweet non-taxing romance, this is a reasonable choice.Jude Law makes everything believable.
