Abbie Cornish, Albert Finney, Archie Panjabi

London-based investment expert Max Skinner moves to Provence to sell a small vineyard he has inherited from his late uncle. Max reluctantly settles into what ultimately becomes an intoxicating new cha...( read more  read more... )pter in his life, as he comes to realize that life is meant to be savored.

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123 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 58 min.

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Release Date: November 10, 2006

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DVD Release Date: February 27, 2007

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  • November 6, 2009
    A cliche year.
  • October 29, 2009
    A delight! Russell Crowe has a natural cute charm that he doesn't let out as much as he should. He's lovely and hysterical, and he carries the entire movie with so much ease it's insane.

    Philippe Le Sourd's cinematography is a true discovery. Look out: he's gathering an extraor...( read more)dinary resumé.
  • October 27, 2009
    The story of the cold-hearted investment broker who's learning a lesson about what really counts in life may not be entirely new, but it is told without too much preaching here. The movie may not have anything spectacularly breathtaking to offer in those two hours (well, except f...( read more)or the gorgeous Marion Cotillard and Abbie Cornish), but it flows rather well, is entertaining and just beautifully photographed. The French Provence almost feels like an additional character, and although the idyllic life there maybe contain one or another stereotype it is hard not to fall for it. Decent film, even though rather unusual for a director like Ridley Scott. But why should he not be allowed to make a movie that just celebrates the beauty of life, without anyone getting killed?
  • October 2, 2009
    Remember when Ridley Scott made good films? A while ago eh! This film is fucking awful. You have some terrible acting by a very good cast, pretty cinematography spoilt by lazy camera tricks and what could have been a nice story with a crap script. Crowe's character had absolutely...( read more) no structure what so ever, I can't decide if it was because he was miscast or if he himself was confused due to Scott not really connecting enough with the project. Probably a bit of both. I mean, it?s one thing for an Englishman not to understand French culture (esp. when you've researched) but for an Englishman to get England so wrong is unforgivable! Is this for an American audience by any chance? If so, why did you take the piss out of them? Don't try and tell me it wasn't for the Americans because I think you'll find the French call aubergines, aubergines. Not eggplants. Aubergines!!! The French word!! Utter bollocks!
  • July 3, 2009
    i enjoyed it, nothing special doh
  • November 6, 2009
    L'ho visto nel mio momento Russell Crowe e mi č pure piaciuto.
    La Provenza <3
  • October 27, 2009
    russell crowe is great in this new role
  • October 27, 2009
    Recommended by ruby1029.
  • October 23, 2009
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  • October 23, 2009
    directed by Ridley Scott ; yap Russell Crowe is with him again in A Good Year, which is based on a novel . well the movie was ok with a nice story of a man visiting his past; enjoyable with some nice scenes but i do feel there's something wrong with the way Ridley directed this f...( read more)ilm and the English accent didn't match with Russell , you feel he's trying so hard that you can tell that's not his original accent. but still it's a good movie to watch with your family in the afternoon.

Critic Reviews


November 13, 2006
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Russell Crowe has many talents, but a gift for light comedy is not one of them. full review

November 10, 2006
Pete Hammond, Maxim

It's pleasant stuff, going down about as easy as a vintage merlot. full review

November 10, 2006
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

On a rainy day, A Good Year may be welcome fantasy; the question is whether anyone will remember it after the clouds have parted. full review

November 10, 2006
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

A shamelessly enjoyable retread, an ode to la belle vie that has been well turned on a factory spindle. full review

November 10, 2006
Kurt Loder, MTV

It's an amiable picture, and witty in parts; but it never goes anywhere you don't expect it to, and after a while you may start to lose enthusiasm for going along with it. full review

November 9, 2006
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

There isn't a milliliter of honest feeling from start to finish, and precious little comedy or romance. full review

November 9, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Russell Crowe may find himself discovering the simple joys of life in A Good Year, but audiences will be checking their watches during this joyless attempt at comedy. full review

November 9, 2006
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

In A Good Year, Crowe gets to make jokes and wisecracks that show off his boyishly mischievous comic timing. full review

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  • alldieud
    April 16, 2007
    i love you
  • EnjoiThis
    March 19, 2007
    Awesome movie! Funny, romantic, and interesting. Love this brilliant quote: "Leave the pretty women to the men without imagination."
    Remember: ~Enjoi Life~

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