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The Golden Bowl (2000)

Starring: Uma Thurman, Jeremy Northam Director: James Ivory Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
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Based on the Henry James novel, The Golden Bowl earns a regal place in the long line of lavish Ismail Merchant and James Ivory productions casting spectacular mise en scène in the lead role. The crumbling Italian palazzo that opens the film and the magnificent English country houses that encase the unfolding drama play, as always, an intrinsic part in the ruptured psyche of whatever gentry Merchant and Ivory have elected to pursue. In this case, divided attention is paid to erstwhile glories and turn-of-the-century ambitions. Impoverished Italian prince Amerigo (Jeremy Northam) is to marry heiress Maggie Verver (Kate Beckinsale), school friend of Charlotte (Uma Thurman), who in turn weds American industrialist and art collector Adam Verver (Nick Nolte), Maggie's father. Amerigo and Charlotte, having previously been lovers, are helpless to resist an adulterous affair. A study of life's covetous designs failing to imitate the perceived perfections of art, The Golden Bowl is likewise flawed but alluring. --Fionn Meade

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Set in england and italy during the early 1900s is the story of maggie the daughter of an american tycoon adam verver who marries an impoverished yet charming italian aristocrat prince amerigo. Through a twist of fate adam marries the princes former lover charlotte stant. Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 07/20/2004 Starring: Uma Thurman Anjelica Huston Run time: 120 minutes Rating: R Director: James Ivory

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49 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Northam Makes the Film, October 10, 2001
By Beth Johnston (Cambridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews
Unlike other reviewers, I haven't read _The Golden Bowl_ and I hate Henry James. Perhaps that's why I adored this film. Visually, it is even more sumptuous than most Merchant and Ivory films. But what makes the movie more than just a pretty package is Jeremy Northam, who in addition to being stunningly handsome as ever, delivers a performance of depth and nuance. Along with his wonderful roles in _Emma_ and _The Winslow Boy_, the part of Amerigo should help establish Northam as one of the best actors around, up there in my mind with Kenneth Branagh and . . . well I can't think of many others as good. Kate Beckinsale is also astonishing in this film, doing a much better job of playing an ingenue who finds unknown inner strength in a time of need than Winona Ryder did in _The Age of Innocence_. And the ever-reliable Nick Nolte delivers a believable, complex performance. The only thing that made this film a four-star rather than five-star film in my book was the appalling performance of Uma Thurman, who is so bad that at the climax of the film, when she delivers what should be the most poignant line of the movie, I actually burst out laughing in the theatre (very embarrassing). I can't think why directors haven't noticed that Ms. Thurman is these days merely a pretty face, but the rest of the cast and the production was stellar, and the story gripped my interest throughout.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars a portrait of a marriage, December 10, 2002
By Gwen A Orel (Millburn, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews
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I found this movie fascinating. I have not read the book, though I have read much of James. In the movie, at least, it is not at all clear that Amerigo would rather be with Charlotte, and is marrying Maggie only for the money. It seems instead that he is marrying Maggie in hopes of a happy life (which yes, includes money) but that he allows Charlotte to think he still loves her so she can save face. Charlotte chases Amerigo all through the movie and though she finally manages to seduce him, it's true what the Colonel says to his wife, that he doesn't really care for her. He admires her and is attracted to her but he doesn't love her.

In contrast, he clearly does love Maggie and his son. He doesn't admire her until he first hears her say she doesn't like someone; at that moment she becomes more interesting to him, and when she confronts him, he falls in love with her. Somehow this all made perfect sense to me. In some way by Maggie pretending not to see she also let him think she didn't care.

When he realizes what his choices are, there is simply no contest.

It didn't seem to me that Maggie was manipulative in getting her father to take Charlotte away, although I suppose she was-- but it also was kind.

Anyway, maybe it's just that I saw this after the Sopranos finale (!) but I thought this was one of the most nuanced depictions of the levels in human relationships, particularly in marriage, that I've ever seen captured on film.

it's also beautiful to look at. A fascinating film in every respect.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, flawless adapation of Henry James novel, May 26, 2001
By "igabriela" (Santa Rosa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
To do this magnificent film justice, I can only quote from Kevin Thomas' review in the Los Angeles Times: " "The Golden Bowl" is yet another Merchant Ivory triumph, with impeccable performances and equally flawless, grand period settings. As in previous films, the venerable team makes the past as immediate and vital as the present, summoning a vanquished world in such detail and perception that it is possible to see ourselves in people and places that would seem far removed."

As worthy of Henry James, the dialog of the screen adaptation is brilliant: the intrigue and suspense are developed by the clever double entendres as the characters eloquently let one another know they are aware of the duplicity in their relationships while never speaking overtly of their suspicions. Nick Nolte displays impressive, nuanced subtlety in his acting; Uma Thurman, as always, is elegant and incandescent, her acting perfection.

The settings in Italian castles and British grand estates alone are worth a trip to the theater; the costumes are opulent and beautifully designed. This film held our undivided attention from the first moment to the end. If you like films of this genre, do not miss it. "The Golden Bowl" is one of the best movies we have seen in many years, worthy of the top Oscar nominations.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Unsatisfying, horrible casting and acting, don't just give MI a pass
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4.0 out of 5 stars 'The Golden Bowl"
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1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid this one
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4.0 out of 5 stars Does not go anywhere
Golden Bowl is beautifully photographed and actors are wonderful. I had seen it on the big screen before, but it still does not go anywhere. Seems the story has no meaning. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Eve Holmes

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT one of those hardcore Merchant Ivory fans with a lovelust for any and all English boys
I like this movie. I watch it almost every time I find it playing on cable for Kate Beckinsale doing her lethal American impression, definitely MORE devastating than her... Read more
Published on August 9, 2006 by Dwight

5.0 out of 5 stars The almost invisible fracture that flaws relationships...
I'm amazed this film has drawn so many - and so varied - responses! Anyone deciding on whether or not to purchase the DVD may well end up confused. Is this a good film? Read more
Published on May 28, 2006 by Ingrid Heyn

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Adaptation ~ Nick Nolte is Superb!
Rather than repeat the plot that is well summarized elsewhere, I'll simply say that I found this to be an excellent adaptation of a complex work by Henry James with strong... Read more
Published on March 23, 2006 by Anna

1.0 out of 5 stars Major Disappointment
As a student of the Merchant Ivory films (Howard's End, Room with a View, Maurice, Remains of the Day, and Mr & Mrs Bridge)I found Golden Bowl to be all glitter but no gold. Read more
Published on January 16, 2006 by M. Foy

1.0 out of 5 stars Passionate but on the annoying side...
Note: If you don't want to know some things about the story you may want to skip my review. It may tell more than you would like to know if you plan to watch it. Read more
Published on November 20, 2005 by Tams

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