Message in a Bottle

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Kevin Costner as Garret and Robin Wright Penn as Theresa bring high-voltage star power to Message in a Bottle, a tale of love lost and found based on Nicholas Sparks' bestseller.
  • Starring: Kevin Costner, Robin Wright Penn
  • Directed by: Luis Mandoki
  • Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes
  • Release year: 1999
  • Studio: Warner Bros.
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Synopsis: Kevin Costner as Garret and Robin Wright Penn as Theresa bring high-voltage star power to Message in a Bottle, a tale of love lost and found based on Nicholas Sparks' bestseller.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Robin Wright Penn
Supporting actors: John Savage, Illeana Douglas, Robbie Coltrane, Paul Newman
Directed by: Luis Mandoki
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes
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Release year: 1999
Studio: Warner Bros.
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for a scene of sexuality
ASIN: B004GF2TJK (Rental) and B004GF0S6Q (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: Feburary 12, 1999
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for a scene of sexuality
  • Production Company: Bel Air Entertainment, DiNovi Pictures, Tig Productions
  • Filming Locations: Bath, Maine, USA | Chicago, Illinois, USA | Falls Lake, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA | New Harbor, Maine, USA | Phippsburg, Maine, USA

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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“ This movie took one of Nicholas Sparks's wonderful book and turned it all around. ” Chelsea  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Paul Newman plays a great role, as does Robin Wright Penn and Kevin Costner. ” S. Deaton  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
“ This was a very good movie with minimal actors. ” G. Dhar  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE January 14, 2000
By "ireneph"
Format:DVD
I found this movie absolutely fascinating;the story was a typical romance. It explored the human emotion and curiosity that we all feel when we find an insight into another person's relationship. Kevin Costner was your typical man of the sea and portrayed a man not ready to move on with his life after the tragic loss of his partner. It took someone like Robyn Penn Wright to stir the deeply hidden emotions but even then she could not compare to his lost love. She gave him inspiration and made him dig deep to find his true self. Paul Newman was superb as the crusty kindly father and without his inclusion in the film, be it as a supporting role, a lot of the emotion would hasve been lost. The pain suffered by the inlaws at the loss of their daughter was so true to life when someone they love dies so tragically. All in all the scenery was superb and the DVD is recommended
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Treat For Romantics...and... Paul Newman As A Bonus! November 26, 2005
By L. Shirley TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
This review refers to the DVD widescreen edition of "Message in a Bottle(Warner Bros)...

"Dear Catherine....You Are My True North...." Sigh...Who wouldn't want to hear those words?

The story is touching, romantic and spellbinding.Teresa is a single mother, doing her best to raise her son, still stinging form the infidelities of her ex-husband. She has a promising career as a journalist and her days are filled with work, and her young son. She isn't trying to find the love her her life, but perhaps it has found her. While jogging on a beach in Cape Cod, Teresa discovers..yes..a message in a bottle. She is so touched by the beautiful words of the sender, that she can't help but to try and locate him.(It helps being a journalist, and having lots of resources at your fingertips).Little did she know that finding the author of this beautiful letter would change her life forever.

"Message In A Bottle" is not only a beautiful story of real love, but one that is also a journey of self awareness, of opening up to the possibilities that life has to offer.It is one that you will probably need a hanky or two as well.It is for the lover of really romantic stories. It may be a little tough, for someone who is not into tear jerkers to sit through. It's Great film for a girl's night together... and some, like me, may enjoy it for the beckoning scenes of the sea and the sail.

A fabulous cast of course. Kevin Costner and Robin Wright Penn have a wonderful on screen chemistry. Illeana Douglas and Robbie Coltrane add their talents, and can you ever go wrong when Paul Newman Shows up in any film? He, has always been and still is my True North, and was the bonus feature for me!

Warner has made a very nice presentation on DVD. Sharp, clear, excellent colors. The water looks very inviting. It is presented in widescreen, and has great sound in dol Dig 5.1. Surround.Features include commentary by Director Mandoki,and if you navigate around the features menu, every once in a while, a bottle will pop up, click on , these are 5 "Easter Eggs", hidden special features about the making of the film.

Enjoy....Laurie

also recommended - for a long drive the audio book:Message in a Bottle
or curl up with:Love Story
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "Jackets like that don't come along every week, you know..." April 21, 2005
By L Gontzes VINE™ VOICE
Format:VHS Tape
Message in a Bottle, brings to the screen the love story between a recently widowed man from a small fishing village in North Carolina and a divorced journalist out of Chicago.

It is a film about human relations, hope and second chances, but most importantly about trust, love, and inner strength.

Kevin Costner, Robin Wright Penn, Paul Newman, and the rest of the cast, have truly outdone themselves with their performances, which are exceptional to say the least! All the actors, without exceptions, give it their 100% and it really shows (the chemistry is AMAZING)! Very well written and very well presented, the movie is without a doubt guaranteed to provide a few laughs, not to mention a few tears. The film is simple enough, but does a great job of describing people's every day lives and the problems they face. It just goes to show that simplicity is often far better than complexity, when trying to present issues of a human nature.

The only setbacks are in relation to some weak lines that Robbie Coltrane's character has to say, and also in relation to the little boy; is there really any reason why the boy has to look like a girl???

The setting, the plot, the dialogues and the music are all wonderful!

In short, Message in a Bottle is a movie definitely worth watching and one to seriously consider adding to your movie collection! 4½ Stars
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2.0 out of 5 stars Message in a Bottle - Had no Message
I rented Message in a Bottle and put it on my Kindle to watch on a 3 hour plane trip. Well, I felt like I was wasting time, even sitting on a plane. Read more
Published 23 days ago by preschoolteacher
4.0 out of 5 stars An emotional and heart wrenching love story.
I think that this story is more likely to appeal to women than to men because they can more readily identify with the feelings expressed in the story. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Richard N. Sater
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS MOVIE !!
This is my ALL TIME favorite movie. I watch it repeatedly. Love everything about it. If I want a good cry, this is it !!
Published 28 days ago by Kathleen M Doerwald
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
This isn't the best of the Nicholas Sparks books turned to movie but I still enjoyed it. I watched it with my mom, who hadn't read the book yet and she was still able to follow the... Read more
Published 29 days ago by jo
3.0 out of 5 stars Really?
It's a love story of bad timing. As a mariner, the ending ruined the movie for me. I'll leave it at that for anyone who wants to watch it.
Published 1 month ago by Polly PZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written love story
Well written love story. The story sets upon a very romantic layout with true to life characters perfect for their script. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Candice Mia Panny
5.0 out of 5 stars love.
I love this movie. Only a few things differed from the book. Great story, one of my favs. A must see!
Published 1 month ago by Jennifer Lie
4.0 out of 5 stars Message in a Bottle
I gave it 4 stars as it was somewhat different then the book. So if you have read the book, be prepared for that. The movie overall was still a good movie so I would recommend it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kitty56082
5.0 out of 5 stars i love this movie
I read this book and I loved it, so I really wanted to see the movie. I love Nicholas Sparks.
Published 2 months ago by Devon
3.0 out of 5 stars not worthy
The characters didn't have a chemistry. The plot was dry. I am sorry I paid for this . I enjoy Kevin Costner movies but very disappointed in this one.
Published 2 months ago by Jill ZAK
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