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The Republic of Love (2003)

The Republic of Love (2003)
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In Deepa Mehta's poignant and heartbreaking romance, Emilia Fox plays Fay, a generally content, thirtysomething Torontoite suffering in a relationship of quiet desperation with her boyfriend; Bruce Greenwood is Tom Avery, a loser in the ways of romance with three broken-hearted marriages behind him, who hosts a late-night call-in radio program. The two meet and grow deeply smitten with one another, but must ultimately learn to accept one another unconditionally. Life seems just about perfect, until an unforeseen calamity challenges everything Fay has come to rely on as stable and solid. Mehta adapted the novel of the same title by Canadian author Carol Shields. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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Starring:
Bruce Greenwood, Emilia Fox, (more)
Director(s):
Deepa Mehta
Format(s):
DVD
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In Deepa Mehta's poignant and heartbreaking romance, Emilia Fox plays Fay, a generally content, thirtysomething Torontoite suffering in a relationship of quiet desperation with her boyfriend; Bruce Greenwood is Tom Avery, a loser in the ways of romance with three broken-hearted marriages behind him, who hosts a late-night call-in radio program. The two meet and grow deeply smitten with one another, but must ultimately learn to accept one another unconditionally. Life seems just about perfect, until an unforeseen calamity challenges everything Fay has come to rely on as stable and solid. Mehta adapted the novel of the same title by Canadian author Carol Shields. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
Deepa Mehta
Writer(s):
Esta Spalding, Deepa Mehta
Producer(s):
Julie Baines, Anna Stratton
Categories:
Romance
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    Courtney J.

    DVD Talk Review: While an imperfect vision of love and romance, it rang true and gave this 40-something reviewer plenty to think about in his own social life. Check it out if you want to walk a bit off the beaten path, noting that you might find as much to like as I did. by Don Houston

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    Robin D.

    I loved Water and Fire by Deepa Mehta and I had high hopes for this movie even after I read the poor reviews. However, my hopes were soon dashed about fifteen-twenty minutes into the story. There was no element of sweetness and warmth. There was no chemistry between the main characters. I didn't care about either one of them, and I wanted to. I watched it to the bitter end. Not good!

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    James V.

    Yet another swell movie from Film Movement, THE REPUBLIC OF LOVE ought to have made a full-fledged star out of Bruce Greenwood, erstwhile next-big-thing. Greenwood's been good to brilliant in everything from "The Sweet Hereafter" to "Double Jeopardy," "Thirteen Days" (he played JFK), "Ararat" and so many more. He actually executive-produced this one, so clearly, he knows a good script and a good role: a wee-hours disc jockey with a "love" problem. Surrounded by other fine actors like Edward Fox and his daughter Emilia, Martha Henry, Claire Bloom, Rebecca Jenkins and--yes!--Jackie Burroughs, Greenwood still stands out--for his looks, charm and the reality he brings to each moment. Directed/co-written by Deepa Mehta from Carol Shield's novel, the movie doesn't always find the precise visual needed for a scene (the sudden plant growth toward the end is a bit much). But so many things are right about this look at love and maturity that I don't want to carp. I suspect you won’t, either.

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