munrovictoria Such an escapism! Will watch it again with a pleasure any time!

DuffyShort This is an entertaining movie. I watched it when it came out in 2006, and then recently read the book by Peter Mayle, in 2016. I re-watched the movie and noted some differences. I think the movie watered down, as it is, is just as good a story. In the book, Max quits his job within four hours of the story and he is destitute. In the movie, he resigns and gets a significant golden parachute, i.e. lots of zeroes. The book has more intrigue, with much emphasis on fraud, the lawyer and people impersonating police. In the book, Charlie Willis is a former brother in law and real estate agent, and just the latter in the movie. However, the movie is wonderful, the music enchanting, and now that I am familiar with Marion Cotillard, as Fanny, I am a happier person. Surprising how far down in the credits she was

ptamilne Ask me my favorite movie and I will not hesitate with this one. I keep coming back to this movie every time I need a little visual inspiration. It's easy to get into the chaos of day to day work and this film helps to remind me to take it a little easier in life. The older I get the more this movie makes sense. Take that time, enjoy the simple things, simple pleasures and surround yourself with the people and events you care about the most. The story line has a point, the setting is beautiful and the acting is an all-star cast that delivers. The comedy is smart and does not insult ones intelligence. This is one of the rare films out there that keeps things comfortable, positive and classy. I appreciate the film and it's creativity that continues to inspire and charm. After all, one can day dream about owning a French vineyard someday.

killajerro Don't read the reviews most of the critics had written on this one-it's a film full of joy,smiles and sunshine!)The main location is simply beautiful(somewhere in Provance),the cast is all so wonderful(especially,Marion Cotillard)and Ridley Scott,as always,does an incredible job.Light,fun and joyful movie for everyone to see,especially if you're in a bad mood.Forget everything and just be there,wake up your own childhood memories-the best of them...The film will touch something so deep in you-it'll touch your soul...Well,in any case,it did touch mine,so all I can say to everybody who's done something to make this film the way it is-thank you...