Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.
Despite some stunning visuals and a lot of nice moments, the finished product feels like the work of an actor and director who are out of their element.
– Peter Hartlaub,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Nov 2006
rotten:
On a rainy day, A Good Year may be welcome fantasy; the question is whether anyone will remember it after the clouds have parted.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
10 Nov 2006
rotten:
Crowe, a superb dramatic actor, is congenitally incapable of humour, especially when he tries slapstick.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
10 Nov 2006
fresh:
There are some pretty funny things in there.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
13 Nov 2006
rotten:
Russell Crowe has many talents, but a gift for light comedy is not one of them.