A Good Year (2006):

Starring:

Russell Crowe - Max Skinner

Albert Finney - Uncle Henry

Marion Cortillard - Fanny Chenal

Freddie Highmore - Young Max

Abbie Cornish - Christie Roberts

Tom Hollander - Charlie Willis

Rafe Spall - Kenny

Archie Panjabi - Gemma

Richard Coyle - Amis

Director:

Ridley Scott (Alien; Prometheus; Robin Hood)

Synopsis:

A British investment broker inherits his uncle's chateau and vineyard in Provence, where he spent much of his childhood. He discovers a new laid-back lifestyle as he tries to renovate the estate to be sold.

Review:

Russell Crowe, great dramatic, action actor. Horrible comedian. His British accent is almost as bad.Slap stick Russell? Really? I know that Ridley Scott & Russell have a great relationship & he puts Crowe in almost everyone of his movies, but your really telling me that he thought this was a good casting idea? The movie is very light hearted, it's not by any means horrible to watch. The cast around Crowe is great, they are funnier than he is. They all add something to an otherwise boring premise. Albert Finney great like always. Several super attractive ladies. Marion Cortillard, BABE. Abbie Cornish, BABE. Archie Panjabi, British accented-Indian BABE! (My one & only weakness). Back to Crowe. Don't you hate actors who don't actually wear glasses but then have to wear them throughout an entire film? Because he constantly keeps adjusting & touching them. Overall it has good intentions & it's funny.... but for all the wrong reasons. This honestly feels like it should have been a Woody Allen film & not a Ridley Scott. He should stick to what he knows, Russell Crowe action films. There is also more than one gorgeous butt shot. Enjoy.

Rotten Tomatoes: 25%

Flixster: 62%

53%

Lead Acting: 5/15

Supporting Cast: 10/15

Plot: 5/10

Compared To The Genre: 5/10

Cinematography: 11/20

Intrigue:9/20

Extra: 8/10