Some people reviewed this movie as too simple, too predictable. I must admit - I initially decided to watch it only for Joshua Jackson (I also thought it would not be more than 5/10). But I was very surprised. Personally, I love the feeling when you're going to watch a movie you know very little about and don't expect much from and then, halfway through it, you know you've found a little jewel. Not too shiny, not too loud, just a simple, elegant masterpiece. This is how I felt watching this film. Yes, it's a bit predictable but that doesn't change the fact that thoughts in the script are beautiful and universally true, the acting is easy and unforced and the scenery is breathtaking. The time passes very slowly and you get the feeling you're on vacation in Tuscany along with he characters, just sitting on a bench or taking a stroll through the fields... If you're a fan of Ridley Scott's Good Year, I'm sure you're going to love this movie as much as I did. Bon voyage!

well, what can I say...it has been a while since I watched a movie so distasteful it makes you cringe. I was thinking that Harvey Keitel could mean quality, but i guess i was mistaken (the acting was OK though, its the plot and the dialogues that are the killers). The latter sounded like they were intended for the 5 year olds, some supposedly genial and beautiful phrases seemed to have been extracted from really cheap and cheesy novels. I also expected to see some beautiful Italian sceneries like in "Under the Tuscan sun" - well, there are some, but definitely not enough to substitute for the lack of everything else. So, in a nutshell, if you want to see a beautiful movie - don't watch it, if you want to hear witty conversations - don't watch it, if you are in for a romantic story - there's hardly any. I really can't think of a reason why anyone would enjoy watching this film because its a complete time waster.

It would seem that you just can't please some people if the last review of this movie I read is deemed to be correct. As I was unable to find this movie on DVD locally I bought it from overseas.I loved the story. OK, so it is a feel good movie, it doesn't contain violence, its not action packed and it won't give you the answers to life, the universe and everything, BUT it is a great movie for a rainy Sunday afternoon. It is filled with humour, wit and a touch of tenderness. It both puts a smile on your face and can bring a tear to the eye. The cinematography is beautiful, the actors are well cast, the dialogue snappy. Having watched this several times with friends and family, everyone has enjoyed it and its well worth the time.

A wonderful atmospheric film.... It really caught the flavour of summer in Italy..... reminiscent of "Chocolat" in style and touch.... a must see/buy the DVD...Harvey Keitel's best performance in ages.... He is really great as an irascible author, who doesn't want his retirement disturbed/or to be reminded that his glory days as a writer may well be behind him.Claire Forlani as the author's daughter is scrumptiousJoshua Jackson as the young publisher who is tasked with finding Keitel and persuading him to sign to his company and start writing again is also believable and smart in the role.Do not miss this film.....