Nights in Rodanthe
For those of you who thought The Notebook was the most romantic thing since um... sliced bread, get ready for Nights in Rodanthe with the handsome Richard Gere and the lovely Diane Lane. She plays a woman in an unhappy marriage who tends a friend’s coastal inn for a weekend. Cue Gere, as Dr. Paul Flanner, who arrives at the inn just before a storm arrives. The two of them find solace from their chaotic lives, and enjoy a magical weekend together. Just take a look at the trailer for proof. It’s romance x10.
- Director:
- George C. Wolfe (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Ann PeacockJohn Romano
- Cast:
- Diane LaneRichard GereJames FrancoChristopher MeloniScott GlennMae Whitman
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Reviews & comments
Flicks, Team
flicksThe problem with Nights In Rodanthe is not that it's a schmaltzy romance. There's a time and a place for a good pass-the-hankies weepie love story, and you won't go to see this unless that's what you're after. No, the problem here is that this is so intensely overwrought and manipulative that there are moments where you'll want to throw your shoes at the screen. It's a BAD schmaltzy romance, and in movie terms there are few things more irksome.
The Book is far better...
I downloaded the book to listen to on vacation and forgot to add Part2. It was pretty good so when I got home, I made the mistake of buying the movie to save time. I should not have done that. The movie is nothing like the book and the storyline is so contrived that it is just sappy and rushed. The book tells so much more about the actual characters before...
Village Voice
pressExhibits a certain amount of integrity in its dedication to being uncomplicated, unashamed romantic goo.
Variety
pressHardly groundbreaking, but for those with an appetite for an increasingly rare gust of unapologetic romance, well, as they say, any port in a storm.
The New York Times
pressIt's no wonder the faithful continue to forsake the movies, given junky embarrassments like Nights in Rodanthe.
Roger Ebert
pressThe movie attempts to jerk tears with one clunky device after another, in a plot that is a perfect storm of cliche and contrivance. In fact, it even contains a storm -- an imperfect one.
New Zealand Herald
pressGood performances, great location but terribly predictable and derivative.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA tasteful melodrama courtesy of the easy chemistry between its two leads and a generally restrained touch from Tony-winning director George C. Wolfe in his feature debut.
Empire Magazine
pressIt's like "The Bridges Of Madison County" with more shouting, only not nearly as good. No surprises whatsoever, but nice scenery, attractive stars and another credible, affecting performance from Lane that hoiks it up an extra star.
Flicks, Team
flicksThe problem with Nights In Rodanthe is not that it's a schmaltzy romance. There's a time and a place for a good pass-the-hankies weepie love story, and you won't go to see this unless that's what you're after. No, the problem here is that this is so intensely overwrought and manipulative that there are moments where you'll want to throw your shoes at the screen. It's a BAD schmaltzy romance, and in movie terms there are few things more irksome.
Village Voice
pressExhibits a certain amount of integrity in its dedication to being uncomplicated, unashamed romantic goo.
Variety
pressHardly groundbreaking, but for those with an appetite for an increasingly rare gust of unapologetic romance, well, as they say, any port in a storm.
The New York Times
pressIt's no wonder the faithful continue to forsake the movies, given junky embarrassments like Nights in Rodanthe.
Roger Ebert
pressThe movie attempts to jerk tears with one clunky device after another, in a plot that is a perfect storm of cliche and contrivance. In fact, it even contains a storm -- an imperfect one.
New Zealand Herald
pressGood performances, great location but terribly predictable and derivative.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA tasteful melodrama courtesy of the easy chemistry between its two leads and a generally restrained touch from Tony-winning director George C. Wolfe in his feature debut.
Empire Magazine
pressIt's like "The Bridges Of Madison County" with more shouting, only not nearly as good. No surprises whatsoever, but nice scenery, attractive stars and another credible, affecting performance from Lane that hoiks it up an extra star.
The Book is far better...
I downloaded the book to listen to on vacation and forgot to add Part2. It was pretty good so when I got home, I made the mistake of buying the movie to save time. I should not have done that. The movie is nothing like the book and the storyline is so contrived that it is just sappy and rushed. The book tells so much more about the actual characters...
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