Very well executed

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Enjoyable feel good picture. This movie gives you a nostalgic and warm feeling. Russel Crowe plays a successful man in a hectic modern world. The death of a near relative leaves him with a vineyard i France. When he arrives to the vineyard estate many childhood memories starts a necessary inner process he hasn't dealt with yet. Marion Cotillard plays a local french waitress and a humorous romance starts between them. An overall neutral movie for those who just like to watch an easy going movie that leaves you with a small warm feeling and a small smile on your face.

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.

Romance, Drama, English Man, French Woman, From London to French Provence, Between Banks and vineyard a total paradox! The movie is about dreams and memories from childhood that can turn out into unexpected way... But they stay the things that really matters and for which a person may really fight for! The cast is fantastic, Russell Crowe & Marion Cotillard are making a cute romance besides of other great stars and withing a sweet light comedy. I just Love this Movie !and I watched it several times, for me its inspiring, making me believe that every one can change his life and follow his dreams when it comes to find true love and the real meaning of life and happiness.

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