Passionada (2003)
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58% of critics liked it
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51% of users liked it
(1,421 ratings)
A woman learning to trust men again finds herself falling for a man who may not be trustworthy in this romantic comedy. Celia Amonte (Sofia Milos) is a beautiful woman of Portuguese-American heritage who lost her husband, a fisherman, to an accident at sea. Eight years after his death, Celia remains… More A woman learning to trust men again finds herself falling for a man who may not be trustworthy in this romantic comedy. Celia Amonte (Sofia Milos) is a beautiful woman of Portuguese-American heritage who lost her husband, a fisherman, to an accident at sea. Eight years after his death, Celia remains loyal to her late husband's memory, even though her equally lovely teenage daughter, Vicky (Emmy Rossum), frequently encourages her to start dating again, and has even tried fixing Celia up with eligible men. Unknown to her mother, Vicky has become a frequent visitor to a local gambling casino, where she meets a handsome Englishman named Charlie Beck (Jason Isaacs), who gambles for a living. Vicky urges Charlie to see Celia perform at a local nightclub, where she sings the passionate Portuguese songs of the fado style. Charlie is immediately taken with her, but Celia isn't especially interested in him. Vicky makes a deal with Charlie -- if he'll show her how to cheat at blackjack, she'll persuade Celia to go out with him. In time, Charlie's charm eventually conquers Celia's reservations, and a romance begins to bloom, However, Charlie has made the mistake of telling Celia he's a fisherman, and he's not sure how much longer he can keep up the charade. Passionada also features Theresa Russell, Seymour Cassel, and Lupe Ontiveros. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Dan Ireland
- Written By
- Jim Jermanok, Steve Jermanok
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Aug 15, 2003 Wide
- Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
Critic Reviews
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David Hunter, Hollywood Reporter
Goes down smoothly thanks to the trio of lead actors, whose enthusiasm and chemistry help make up for the routine filmmaking.
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Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Lacks exactly what its title promises, passion, and any real Portuguese flavor.
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Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
Afraid to trust the strength of its simple story, it clutters it up with subplots, some of which seem to have been forgotten in the editing.
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Megan Lehmann, New York Post
Despite its porn-movie title, this predictable and uninspired romantic drama fizzles like a wet squib.
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Marta Barber, Miami Herald
Passionada is not as passionate as you may suspect. It's just a tender story about how opposites attract, and how much the nation is opening toward those who are different.
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Cast
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Jason Isaacs
as Charles Beck
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Sofia Milos
as Celia Amonte
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Emmy Rossum
as Vicky Amonte
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Theresa Russell
as Lois Vargas
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Lupe Ontiveros
as Angelica Amonte
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Seymour Cassel
as Daniel Vargas
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Chris Tardio
as Gianni Martinez
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Marion Eaton
as Betsy
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Luis Colina
as Anthony
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Robert Montano
as Father Emmanuel
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Russ Vigilante
as Roberto
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Anthero Montenegro
as Joseph Amonte
