Shadows In The Sun

This movie checks all the boxes for me. Humor, drama, romance, bromance, and location kept my interest throughout the story. And it's believably cast; each character is well-represented. That it's filmed in a small Italian village sets the stage perfectly, to me. It touches all the bases without overdoing any of them.

I enjoyed this movie so much that I can watch it over and over again. The casting is perfect and all the actors are superb. The only problem is, there is another entirely different movie with different cast with the same title! This is the one that is filmed in Tuscany, and stars Harvey Keitel, Joshua Jackson, and Claire Forlani, with Giancarlo Giannini. Harvey Keitel is perfect for this part as an eccentric, famous author, Welden Parish, who has, to the dismay of his fans, stopped writing and now owns a vineyard in Tuscany, living the life of a recluse. Keitel is at his best in this role. Joshua Jackson was charming as the young book editor, sent to Italy to convince Weldon Parish to start writing again. With charm, charisma and good looks, Joshua Jackson portrays his character with intelligence and integrity as well as being comedic and bumbling. He was well cast with Claire Forlani who seemed well suited for her role as Isabella, who has a romantic interest in Jeramy Taylor (Joshua Jackson). And what can you say about Carlo Giannini? He is ALWAYS outstanding; one of the best actors ever and, as usual, contributes much to the enjoyment of the movie. And then there's the scenery. Ahhhh, that beautiful Italian countryside and the charming villas. I loved the story, the scenery, the music, and characters, and for those who love a feel-good movie, I highly recommend Shadows In The Sun!

Shadows in the Sun is a touching movie about a young editor, Jeremy (played by Joshua Jackson), who is told to convince an older author, Weldon Parish (played by Harvey Keitel), to write another book to be published by the company Jeremy works for. Weldon has not written a book for twenty years. He stopped writing after his wife was killed in a car accident. He is an off the wall kind of man who lives the way he wants to live not caring in the slightest what others might think. Jeremy wants to be a writer but doesn't know what he would have to say. He envies Weldon because the man has incredible talent. Jeremy also feels frustrated with Weldon because Weldon refuses to write. Weldon says he doesn't write because he believes he does not have anything left to say. The scene that I love the most in this movie is when Weldon sits before his typewriter with his fingers poised above the keys. Tears collect in his eyes, and his emotions overwhelm him. His fear and grief are written all over his face. The next scene that touches my heart is the one where Weldon says to his three beautiful adult daughters, "What? Haven't you ever seen a writer?" The daughters hug their father and cry because their father, whom they love dearly, has begun to write again. The movie is funny in many places. I love it when Weldon convinces Jeremy to steal a cow. The movie also moves me to tears. Weldon says something like this, "Aren't all artists crazy? There are many talented people out there who do not make any money. You don't choose to be an artist. It chooses you." I can relate. I did not wake up one day and say, "I suppose I should write novels. Yes, that's a good idea. I want to make pennies per hour and have a small chance of being read." True writers write simply to write regardless of the outcome. Writers write because they have something to say, and this movie captures that truth in an entertaining and moving way.

A neat, little movie with a good storyline with a point, fine acting, humor and of course , Tuscan scenery. Very enjoyable.

A story of healing, purpose, and love. Great movie!

The scenery is beautiful. The acting is ok. It is the script that really fails; highly predictable and cliche! It is a sweet story. I have not read the book. All-in-all, it is a B-rated movie for boring and banal. The reasons for not allowing children to watch, besides the fact that they would be bored out of their skull, is the several scenes where a couple having sex is being overheard, and the one brief partial nude scene of lovemaking. Harvey Kytel being naked at a swimming hole is nothing to be concerned about, nothing shows.

Loved everything about it ! Story, actors ( some of my favorites !) - the beautiful village in Tuscany. The family and the people. A wonderful story. Real keeper !

This film had a very contrived plot.Some scenes were just corny and cringe worthy. The scenery of Italy was very pleasing and it was mildly entertaining.

Shadows in the sun ist ein wunderbarer Film über das Leben. Den Sinn den wir unserem Leben geben, was uns aus der Bahn wirft und wie es ist wenn Menschen ins Leben treten und man beginnt zu heilen und Schmerz und Freude zu zulassen. Es ist eine wunderbare, leichtfüßige, spielerische, ernste und lustige Geschichte. Sehr schön erzählt und Harvey Keitel und alle anderen Schauspieler machen einen fastischen, nahbaren Job. Wenn ich könnte würde ich mehr als 5 Sterne geben.

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Visually beautiful and enjoyable. It is a wonderfully written story which throws in a bit of comedy and romance. One of Josh's best performances with a truly believable character. Great acting.

I bought this film as I wanted to watch Joshua Jackson in something other than Dawson's Creek (yes, I admit it!). I'd never heard of this film before so didn't expect much from it, but it was actually very good. I watched it with my fiance and he loved it too. It was really easy to watch and thankfully not too cheesy (I don't like cheesy, corny films). The romance part wasn't too in your face, there were a few laughs along the way and it was a lovely way to spend the evening watching it. I am really glad I bought it, it's a bit if a different story line, in a lovely setting with great actors. If anyone is thinking about buying it, I'd say go for it, it's worth a watch.

J'ai beaucoup apprécier cette comédie qui se passe sous un soleil de Toscane à donner envie de s'y rendre en vacances tout de suite. On aimerait bien résider dans ce petit hôtel très pittoresque qui accueille le jeune héros de cette histoire. Servi par une "brochette" d'excellents comédiens, ce scénario très romantique, presque romanesque, est intéressant. Pour obtenir la signature d'un contrat auprès d'un écrivain acariâtre mais talentueux, retiré depuis longtemps du milieu de l'édition depuis le décès de son épouse, l'aventure rythmée et dynamique de ce jeune citadin londonien, qui doit s'intègrer dans une communauté rurale très enracinée dans sa terre de Toscane, est vraiment agréable à regarder. On aimerait bien faire partie de cette joyeuse équipe .Bonne soirée en perspective. Ah l'Amour !!!! plus fort que tout !!! ++++ pour les personnes un brin romantiques ++++