Autumn in New York

Starring:Richard Gere, Winona Ryder
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

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Autumn in New York is a by-the-numbers love story, right down to its opening shot of, yes, autumn in New York. Richard Gere stars as restaurateur/lady's man Will, while Winona Ryder plays the airy-fairy, oh-too-delicate-for-this-world Charlotte. Will is 48, Charlotte is 22, and it just keeps getting creepier: Will actually used to hang out with Charlotte's mom. She plays artily with beads and sparkly things, he notices how elfin and different she is (inspiring such stomach-churning dialogue as "I find you completely unprecedented and therefore utterly unpredictable"), and soon they're in love. Ah, but it's doomed: she has a tumor in her heart (just in case you missed the significance, Charlotte says "I'm sick in my heart!"). Does Charlotte have enough time left to teach Will to truly love? While Gere does a stoic job, Ryder spends a lot of time being darling and winsome, aided by the fact that Charlotte has managed to catch one of those special movie diseases where you never look bad or get tubes stuck up your nose. Director Joan Chen doesn't have much of a script to work with, but at least she knows how to pick a cinematographer; the whole movie is shot in gorgeous fall-leaf colors. Several excellent supporting actors are trapped in this movie: Jill Hennessey and Anthony LaPaglia do their very best, but what can they do in the face of such a sweeping, creepy love? Autumn in New York is nothing if not an earnest movie, and it certainly means well. Much like Charlotte, it seems to cry, "Can you let me love you? Please?" No. --Ali Davis

Description

Before he met her, he was convinced that no love could last forever. Now, he'd give anything to prove himself wrong. Richard Gere (Runaway Bride) and Golden GlobeÂ(r) winner Winona Ryder (Girl, Interrupted) star in this tender, compelling love story that will stir your soul and touch your heart. At 48 years old, Manhattan restaurateur Will Keane (Gere) is handsome, successful, single and determined to keep it that way. A consummate playboy who's perfected the art of casual romance, Will adores women, but has never thought seriously about marriage or commitment until he meets Charlotte Fielding (Ryder). Charming, vivacious and radiantly beautiful, Charlotte is unlike anyone Will's ever known before, and as their relationship blossoms from a heated one-night stand into something rare and wonderful, they both realize that this love will last a lifetime. But, for Charlotte, a lifetime may be much shorter than either of them is prepared to accept.

Customer Reviews:

The sun never sets when it's autumn in new york!!.......2007-05-05

Tears. Lots and lots of tears when Winona Rider dies at the end. Am I giving away the ending here?? Oh well! LOLzzzzz

Anyway, the movie was great because they first hooked up in the summer, in the fall they fell in love, and then richard gere cheated on winona and it was like SNAP!!! Winona subsequently cheated on Richard, they both finally forgave eachother and then she died after the car crash!!! What the heck, you know?!!??

I DARE YOU NOT TO CRY AT THE END.

Like great wine!.......2007-01-13

I just finished watching this movie for the 100th time, atleast, and it just keeps getting better and better. This movie is like great wine! Richard Gere and Winona Ryder are so beleivable as characters in this movie. They are simply great. Buy it or rent it, you wont be dissapointed. Then put it away, wait a while, see it again... you ll love it even more. Guaranteed!

I'd like to have a date with Charlotte........2006-09-25

I hesitate to give 5 stars to this movie, but I wish to give 4 stars.

The number of stars for this movie was only two and a half when I rent this video. Thus, I had not had expectation before watching it. Though, I watched this video without boredom till end mark appears.

I feel now I'd like to watch this again.

Excellent - Appreciation of life and living in the now.......2006-05-21

This movie has something that cannot be expressed in words, it is the feeling it evokes, along with beautiful photography, and music the meaning is conveyed beautifully. I love this movie and I am surprised at the reviews that are less than glowing. I have now seen this 3-4 times and love it. This last time I noticed even more like any movie you watch several times. I like that it emphasizes living in the now, and also the main character Charlotte refers to herself as a unique.This movie is sad, and yes I did cry,but it is also hopeful.It is a great reminder of living in the now, and appreciating life.

An awful love story!.......2006-04-07

There is a clear similitude between this movie and Love Story; nevertheless this picture maintains a very special charm by its own.

The sexual chemistry between Wynona Ryder and Richard Gere worked out into a perfection level.

Arresting photograph around this poignant and sensitive subject. A love that could not reach the expected peak.

Average customer rating:

The sun never sets when it's autumn in new york!!
Like great wine!
I'd like to have a date with Charlotte.
Excellent - Appreciation of life and living in the now
An awful love story!

Autumn in New York [Region 2]
Starring: Richard Gere , Winona Ryder , Anthony LaPaglia , Elaine Stritch , and Vera Farmiga
Director: Joan Chen
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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DTS | Fully Loaded DVDs | Features | DVD | Video

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Sweet November
Sommersby
Intersection
Final Analysis
Unfaithful (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B00005MOKX

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Customer Reviews:

The sun never sets when it's autumn in new york!!.......2007-05-05

Like great wine!.......2007-01-13

I'd like to have a date with Charlotte........2006-09-25

Excellent - Appreciation of life and living in the now.......2006-05-21

An awful love story!.......2006-04-07

Average customer rating:

The sun never sets when it's autumn in new york!!
Like great wine!
I'd like to have a date with Charlotte.
Excellent - Appreciation of life and living in the now
An awful love story!

Autumn in New York [Region 2]
Starring: Richard Gere , Winona Ryder , Anthony LaPaglia , Elaine Stritch , and Vera Farmiga
Director: Joan Chen
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

( A ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Sweet November
Sommersby
Intersection
Final Analysis
Unfaithful (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B00005N52Z

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Customer Reviews:

The sun never sets when it's autumn in new york!!.......2007-05-05

Like great wine!.......2007-01-13

I'd like to have a date with Charlotte........2006-09-25

Excellent - Appreciation of life and living in the now.......2006-05-21

An awful love story!.......2006-04-07

Average customer rating:

The sun never sets when it's autumn in new york!!
Like great wine!
I'd like to have a date with Charlotte.
Excellent - Appreciation of life and living in the now
An awful love story!

Autumn in New York [Region 2]
Starring: Richard Gere , Winona Ryder , Anthony LaPaglia , Elaine Stritch , and Vera Farmiga
Director: Joan Chen
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video