Simply A Masterpiece

Let's be realistic.

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Not gonna lie I watched this film for one reason and one reason only and that's Paul Newman. So, perhaps it is unfair that the main reason I really don't like the film too much (besides its asinine plot) is because Paul Newman is barely in it, which, I suppose, is fair enough because he doesn't appear on the poster, so it's not like a "Rumble in Hong Kong" regarding Jackie Chan sort of situation.

Why, Paul Newman and Kevin Costner ? Why ? This movie is plot less, is the classic chick flick with no story, just constant cheesy maudlin soundtrack in the background for every single line. The story is half developed, the ending lazy, incomprehensible, you're not sure exactly what the message in a bottle holds any meaning.Some many cliché, the dead wife in an plane crash, the feud between the two families, the boss that is super nice and friendly, two people that fall in love in a span of one date. I don't understand how two great actors could have agreed, and it wasn't for a great pay, to star in such a bland picture.

Greetings from Lithuania."Message in a Bottle" (1999) is a superb movie in a universe of N.Sparks. I do like his adaptations, and this one didn't disappointed me. I'm a man, but sometimes i do like to watch "these" kind of movies, they are easy to watch, easy to appreciate, easy to be he target of jokes as well. Jokes, because they are very predictable, action always takes place in North Caroline (do i want to live in there after watching almost every movie by his adaptation now!), it usually has very good actors, and "Message in a Bottle" is not an exception. Robin Wright is perfect here, this is simply one her best performances. Kevin Costner is usual Kevin Costner, but that is not a complaint. The great Paul Newman steals every scene he is in, what a marvelous thing to simply watch him on screen - miss him so much. So the acting and actors here are superb. Story is simple but very good one for this kind of movie. But then the ending happened....I didn't understand the ending. Don't want to spoil anything, but WHAT was he thinking??? After such a good movie (my actual vote would have been 9), the ending was such a nonsense. Could somebody explain it to me? I mean WHY? Overall, "Message in a Bottle" is a superb movie if you like predictable but lovable love stories with great actors doing their very best. But the ending to me was a nonsense in comparing t the rest of the story. I didn't get it. If you do - this movie will be great for you. My final vote is 8/10 simply because of bad ending, overall i could have voted 9/10. And this is the 3rd movie with bad ending from N.Sparks along side with "Safe Heaven" (that revelation at the end with one of the female characters...), and "The Longest ride" (whit cheating ending). If you like N.Sparks adaptations, you should definitely watch "Message in a Bottle" - you won't be disappointed.

(Credit to CJ)A woman finds a romantic letter in a bottle washed ashore and tracks down the author, a widowed shipbuilder whose wife died tragically early. As a deep and mutual attraction blossoms, the man struggles to make peace with his past so that he can move on and find happiness. I'll watch anything with Kevin Costner. He gets a lot of criticism, but I think he's very talented. I've put this movie off for years because it didn't seem like my type of movie. I have a confession to make. I'm a guy, but actually a big romantic person. I like mushy stuff, if it's done correctly. This movie is the furthest thing from being done correctly. It was so boring that I couldn't finish it. The cinematography is gorgeous. The shots of the water in the opening on the beach are breathtaking. Everybody looks uncomfortable in this movie, except for Penn. She gives the best performance. Paul Newman deserved better. Costner tries hard, but is defeated by the crappy material. Even women may be bored by this movie!