Home of the starcrossed lovers juliet capulet and romeo montague, verona is apparently where troubled lovers leave letters asking for relationship advice. The film was inspired by the 2006 nonfiction book of the same name which chronicles the letterwriting to shakespeares most famous romantic heroine. This movie is so contrived and so predictable, which makes me wonder why i even liked it but, instead, i actually loved it. Even though the film seems to drag a bit at moments, its beautiful cinematography features many stunning shots of italys verdant countryside. Romeo and juliet is officially classified as a tragedy, but in some respects the play deviates from the tragic genre. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Aspiring writer sophie travels to italy where she meets the secretaries of juliet. Sophie seyfried is part of a team of volunteers who respond to the letters. Sophie dreams of becoming a writer and travels to verona, italy where she meets the secretaries of juliet. In modern verona, where women seeking their romeos leave letters to juliet, a young writer amanda seyfried finds a lifealtering 50yearold letter. Letters to juliet is being released as counterprogramming to the early blockbuster films of the 2010 summer, with its primary competition being iron man 2 and robin hood. By responding to a letter addressed to shakespeares tragic heroine juliet capulet, an american woman in verona, italy, is led in search of romance.
Letters to juliet is a 2010 american romantic comedydrama film starring amanda seyfried, christopher egan, gael garcia bernal, vanessa redgrave and. Indeed, this movie has no designs on potential viewers of those two films. Amanda seyfried, christopher egan, gael garcia bernal. All contents are provided by nonaffiliated third parties.
May 11, 2010 letters to juliet is being released as counterprogramming to the early blockbuster films of the 2010 summer, with its primary competition being iron man 2 and robin hood. The city of verona sets the stage, as it did in william shakespeares romantic tragedy, romeo and juliet. When a young american travels to the city of verona, home of the starcrossed lover juliet capulet of romeo and juliet fame, she joins a group of volunteers who respond to letters to juliet seeking advice about love. May 17, 2010 letters to juliet by lisa schwarzbaum updated may 17, 2010 at 04. Letters to juliet by lisa schwarzbaum updated may 17, 2010 at 04. Guys will not enjoy letters to juliet because if you take away the lovely locations and the forced attempts to create a romantic atmosphere there is not much happening visually or vocally.
The first letters to juliet filming locations in verona are establishing shots of this dropdead gorgeous city the first is a view of the river adige, the santa anastasia church and the lamberti tower. After answering one letter dated 1951, she inspires its author to travel to italy in search of her longlost love and sets when a young american travels to the city of. As an antidote to the sugar, what we need now is a grumpy film called letters to lady macbeth, in which malcontents leave ragefilled missives. An american girl on vacation in italy finds an unanswered letter to juliet one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lovers verona courtyard, which are typically answered. Letters to juliet succeeds in being just what its meant to be, a feelgood romantic comedy about love lost and love found, in which love triumphs in the face of cynicism.
Letters to juliet has a refreshingly earnest romantic charm, but it suffers from limp dialogue and an utter lack of surprises. Will ferrer gives us a comedy mixed in a racing movie genre. Movies like letters to juliet if you like letters to juliet you are looking for touching, romantic and sentimental movies about with romance, letter, love and romance, youth, beautiful scenery, fall in love and love affair themes of adventure, comedy and drama genre shot in usa. Letters to juliet cast, info, trivia famous birthdays. May 14, 2010 from a cinematic perspective letters to juliet relies on the formulaic cliches that most films of this genre employ. Nonton film drama letters to juliet 2010 subtitle indonesia. Instead, the story describes the love between two ordinary teenagers. I will be waiting, trying to be patient, for your next letter, my dear. Sophie is engaged to victor who opening an italian restaurant in new york city. Letters to juliet is a 2010 american romantic comedydrama film starring amanda seyfried, christopher egan, gael garcia bernal, vanessa redgrave and franco nero.
I know letters to juliet is a soppy melodrama, and i dont mind in the least. Sometimes we have personal reasons for responding to a film. Nonton movie online letters to juliet 2010 sub indo. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Jul 18, 20 one of the great joys in life is having ones hair brushed. Vanessa redgrave and gael garcia bernal costar in this lush romantic comedy drama. The film was released theatrically in north america and other countries on may 14, 2010. Jun 10, 2010 letters to juliet 2 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars. Letters to juliet trailer an american girl on vacation in italy finds an unanswered letter to juliet one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lovers verona courtyard, which are typically answered by a the secretaries of juliet and she goes on a quest to find the lovers referenced in the letter. The irresistible italian locations are more alluring than the storyline, and when the italian soundtrack kicks in, the movie starts to seem like an extended travel show. By responding to a letter addressed to shakespeares tragic heroine juliet capulet, an american. Find all 12 songs in letters to juliet soundtrack, with scene descriptions. How to choose great movies to watch written by edward hirt published on july 30, 2019 july 24, 2019 after a long week at work, many people hit the clubs and local bars to relax with a drink or two while others prefer to read a book or go hunting or fishing. Juliet i would just like to tell you that you truly are my love and the only thing alive that keeps me going.
May 14, 2010 find all 12 songs in letters to juliet soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Dont let people miss on a great quote from the letters to juliet movie add it here. Best rated movies which are similar to letters to juliet. Letters to juliet is a surprisingly chaste, charming, entertaining movie with some cute humor. The first letters to juliet filming locations in verona are establishing shots of this dropdead gorgeous city. Letters to juliet quotes, movie quotes movie quotes. The movie falls into the category of romantic drama. Letters to juliet 2010 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Inspired by the book of the same name, and filmed against the beautiful backdrop of verona, italy, the movie tells the story of how troubled young women seek advice from. The idea for the film was inspired by the 2006 nonfiction book letters to juliet, by lise.
While vacationing in italy, a young american woman amanda seyfried finds a lost love letter and tries to locate its recipient, discovering a decadeslong romance in the process. Movies based on books, comedies, romantic movies, romantic comedies. When a young american amanda seyfried travels to the city of verona, home of the starcrossed lover juliet capulet of romeo and juliet fame, she joins a group of volunteers who respond to letters to juliet seeking advice about love. Get letters to juliet dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. See more ideas about letters to juliet, chick flicks and amanda seyfried. With amanda seyfried, gael garcia bernal, vanessa redgrave, marcia debonis.
Letters to juliet soundtrack music complete song list. Amanda seyfried on the setup to the movie oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. When i see you next, it will be a blessing, as it always is. In verona, theres a wall where the lovelorn leave notes, hoping that juliet will answer their inquiries about love. Oct 28, 2010 letters to juliet with the song love story by taylor swift. Drama letters to juliet dvds for sale in stock ebay. Jul 30, 2019 how to choose great movies to watch written by edward hirt published on july 30, 2019 july 24, 2019 after a long week at work, many people hit the clubs and local bars to relax with a drink or two while others prefer to read a book or go hunting or fishing. Rated pg for brief rude behavior, some language and incidental smoking. Furious 7 2015 with the movies stunts, real car crashes and driving, any audience, regardless if they are car enthusiasts or not, would truly agree that the furious 7 has perfected the formula for an ideal car movie. Refusing to use cgi, the movie delivers a raw and authentic action that will fuel moviegoers with excitement.
Movies like letters to juliet in the list below weve found similar top rated movies which include keywords like romantic comedy, letter and wedding. Unlike other shakespearean tragedies such as macbeth, king lear, and julius caesar, romeo and juliet is not concerned with a noble character whose actions have widespread consequence. The books authors are lise friedman and ceil friedman. One of the great joys in life is having ones hair brushed. When a young american travels to the city of verona, home of the starcrossed lover juliet capulet of romeo and juliet fame, she joins a group of volunteers who. Letters to juliet filming locations in verona and tuscany. How to choose great movies to watch letters to juliet. The movie drew inspiration from a work titled letters to juliet released in 2006. Though it ostensibly takes place in 2010, the movie cant seem to help but revel in romantic notions of yorefinding true love, following destiny. The message of romantic love being timeless and one that can cross many generations was very well appreciated and felt. Letters to juliet dvd release date september 14, 2010.
An american girl on vacation in italy finds an unanswered letter to juliet one. There really is a group of 15 women who reply to the lovelorn letters to juliet, and it wouldnt be surprising if theres an upsurge in letters and heartsick visitors to verona. After our young couple, sophie and victor, leave new york, they head to verona. Letters to juliet is a poor excuse for a film a tragedy. Letters to juliet has a refreshingly earnest romantic charm, but it suffers from limp. Letters to juliet with the song love story by taylor swift. Letters to juliet represents an interesting paradox.
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