Under the Tuscan Sun-Movie
Sep 13th, 2003, 08:15 PM
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I just saw it too and I have a feeling that people who read the book will be dissapointed.
Also it really bugged me that in two scenes, the microphone could be seen at the top of the screen. That's one of my pet peeves, if I can see it right away, can't the directors/editors see it?
Though the scenery was beautiful, I did find the story a little bit simple, but it was enjoyable.
Also it really bugged me that in two scenes, the microphone could be seen at the top of the screen. That's one of my pet peeves, if I can see it right away, can't the directors/editors see it?
Though the scenery was beautiful, I did find the story a little bit simple, but it was enjoyable.
Sep 13th, 2003, 08:19 PM
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And the movie story is completely unrelated to the book. Must be nice to write a book, reap all the royalties, and then get money from a movie that is completely unrelated to your book.Mind you, I don't care, I just think it's a bit strange. I guess all you need to make millions these days is a TITLE.
Sep 13th, 2003, 09:31 PM
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Calamari,
It depends on the 9 year old and what you want your daughter to see. I assume it's your daughter.
I don't want to give away the whole plot, but there is a lesbian couple, a quick romance, in which there is sex scene, though she does have her bra on. There is also another quick sex scene with another couple.
I know some people who wouldn't be bothered by their daughter seeing the movie, and some might not want to. I suggest you ask some friends who know you and your daughter and have seen the movie and ask them.
It depends on the 9 year old and what you want your daughter to see. I assume it's your daughter.
I don't want to give away the whole plot, but there is a lesbian couple, a quick romance, in which there is sex scene, though she does have her bra on. There is also another quick sex scene with another couple.
I know some people who wouldn't be bothered by their daughter seeing the movie, and some might not want to. I suggest you ask some friends who know you and your daughter and have seen the movie and ask them.
Sep 14th, 2003, 04:55 AM
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I haven't read the book but saw the previews in California about a dozen times. I don't know the entire story, but I thought it was funny that half the preview was clearly Positano, but it is called "TUSCAN" sun. Did they move Positano since I was there?
Sep 14th, 2003, 07:35 AM
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I *hated* the book. I thought it was increadibly boring and pretentious (which I did not think it was possible when describing moving to Tuscany, LOL!). Would I still enjoy the movie? Are there enough scenes of Italy itself to make it bearable?
Sep 14th, 2003, 09:42 AM
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It's a "chick flick" through and through, with quite a few shots of Tuscan hills and Firenze, enough of Positano to make my husband go "Oooh" and one shot of the "typewriter" to establish she was in Rome. The couple next to us recognized the street of antique shops in Rome too.
I'd take a 9 year old in a heartbeat; I've seen more sex in a Victoria's Secret commercial.
But you might have to explain what a lesbian is, and, perhaps, how one manages to have a baby.
I'd take a 9 year old in a heartbeat; I've seen more sex in a Victoria's Secret commercial.
But you might have to explain what a lesbian is, and, perhaps, how one manages to have a baby.
Sep 14th, 2003, 09:53 AM
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I was disappointed in the film. The script is very weak, has too many sub-plots and none developed well enough for my taste. I wanted to see more of Tuscany as I will be going there in Oct. and altho I enjoyed the views of Positano, it sure was a stretch for something entitled, "Under the Tuscan Sun." For anyone who did read the book, there was a token scene of the female lead dishing out lots & lots of dishes. It all looked delicious!
