Miranda Richardson,
Joan Plowright,
Josie Lawrence,
Alfred Molina,
Polly Walker
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Previously filmed in 1935 with Ann Harding, Enchanted April, a romantic novel by Elizabeth, was remade in 1992. The first film skips along superficially at 66 minutes: the second, directed by the alwa... read more
DVD Release Date: May 5, 2009
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March 21, 2008A period 'romantic comedy' with an amazing ensemble cast.
Funny, romantic and a little magical.
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March 13, 2012The Enchanted April is quirky, full of humour, of misunderstandings, of instances of characters miscommunicating and misjudging one another's intentions. Yet it's also charming and sweet which candidly explores, albeit somewhat lightheartedly, the heartache four women are nursing... read more
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September 11, 2009Charming and wonderfully produced. The costumes and cinematography are excellent. Slow moving, but it is appropriate for the film, nicely written. The acting is top notch.
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October 10, 2008I love this movie, simple as that. It is slow paced, but that is the whole point... we are always in such a rush, and before you know it, our life is at an end and we are left wishing we'd taken that month in April to center our souls.
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May 30, 2007Don't let the pace fool you -- there is ALWAYS something going on with the characters. Joan Plowright was robbed of the Oscar.
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April 12, 2007This is my all time "feel-good" movie. Yeah, I know it can be considered a chick flick - but I love the movie anyway.
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March 17, 2007not one of those period pieces that slog on & on. this one is all about greenery, intuition, love & being able to change the life that was given you in an instant. was one of the main reasons i was compelled to go to italy. it planted the seeds of regrowth, renaissance, and ho... read more
Critic Reviews
May 27, 2011
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
July 6, 2010
Variety Staff, Variety
Strong cast's reliable playing is undercut by a script that dawdles over well-trod territory. Full Review
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times
The ladies are well bred, the scenery is lovely and the dialogue is polished and polite. It helps that the same villa in Portofino where Miss von Armin wrote the novel has been used to fine effect as ... Full Review
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
Is it fair to ask why usually sophisticated Americans turn to mush over this particular variety of moribund ersatz art? Full Review
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Personalities clash but are cheerfully reconciled, and marital tensions are swiftly resolved. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
It would seem from a spate of films lately that the English can only find their warmer, truer selves abroad -- usually in Italy. Enchanted April takes this familiar path, but traipses along with charm... Full Review
April 5, 1992
Entertainment Weekly
That's what's appealing about the movie (everyone walks away happy) and also forgettable (everyone walks away mush). Full Review
May 27, 2011
TV Guide's Movie Guide
The whole thing seems like it was dreamed up during a sleepy afternoon by the Italian seaside, and is guaranteed to put viewers into a similarly soporific state. Full Review
February 17, 2011
S. Jhoanna Robledo, Common Sense Media
Elegant period film explores deep emotions. Full Review
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