PaulDalla

Troy's long monologues, which are worth listening to in the original language to grasp the marked Afro-American cadence, are effective but demanding for the viewer, who requires an effort to fully appreciate a film with a clear theatrical setting, long lasting and total absence of dynamism. Excellent performance of Washington and Davis.

A theme already widely exploited but always captivating: getting satisfaction in extremis before our own announced death. The success of the film rests entirely on the skills of two great actors like Nicholson and Freeman, who, despite some banalities and the tone of a grotesque comedy, know how to convey an uplifting message of hymn to life and friendship.

Family reunification in the beautiful countryside of Borgogne, France, where the two brothers and the sister meed themselves in the old family house among the vaste vineyards. They have to deal with the past and plan the future, following the father's death. Not really a compelling plot, but a pleasant family comedy, where the passion for wine is celebrated with continous tastings. The settings are suggestive and the product is well-finished.