Russell Crowe reunites with director Ridley Scott in A Good Year. London-based investment expert Max Skinner (Crowe) moves to Provence to sell a small vineyard he has inherited from his late uncle. As Max reluctantly settles into what ultimately becomes an intoxicating new chapter in his life, he encounters a beautiful California woman who also lays claim to the property.
Holy snooze fest, Batman! This movie couldn't not have been more predictable if it tried. Really busy/selfish guy inherits a house that reminds him of his childhood and meets a girl there that makes him have to decide between the easy life he used to love or the crazy/hectic mess he thrives in now. This movie could have probably been really awesome if there would have been any kind of an emotional hook in the story or characters whatsoever. Unfortunately, there was absolutely nothing . . . . seriously . . . . . nada. I couldn't have cared less about Russel Crowe's character if I tried. Even WW was willing to shut this movie off early since we completely knew where it was going to go and were making a list of things we could be doing instead of finishing this gigantic nap of a movie.
I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. I really can't believe that this movie was from Ridley Scott and starred Russel Crowe.
