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Truly,Madly,Deeply

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The Brits really have something over the Americans when it comes to subjects like this. Compare this movie with Ghost and you'll know what I'm talking about. It's nice to see something done with intelligence for a change--especially in the "romance" genre.

It is refreshing to see actors who resemble REAL people, not some pre-fabricated, air-brushed, version of humanity that Hollywood *thinks* we want.

Alan Rickman and Juliet Stevenson are terrific as usual, as is the entire cast.

TMD made me sob in the theatre more than a decade ago. It was well worth it.

long before anthony minghella made the english patient or the recent cold mountain, he blessed up with a little known but wonderful little gem called truly, madly, deeply. here you have a very touching, subtle film with romantic undertones & dialogue which ranks with some fo the best woody allen comedy/dramas we've seen such as "alice" or "hannah & her sisters". truly, madly , deply has often been referred to as the thinking person's "ghost" or "kiss me good-bye" although i'd say that's an understatement. it's hard to believe it's been over 12 years since i initially watched this & it still holds up mighty well. juliet stevenson plays a sweet, lonely widow who literally stays depressed after the loss of her husband & can't bring herself to move on with her own life or to possibly fall in love again. sensing her loneliness & sadness from the other side, her husband(played flawlessly by the ever great alan rickman) returns & even brings a few of his friends back with him. from this point on, the film takes a softer & more light-hearted view. who would've though ghosts from the other side would so darn cold though? throughout the course of the film, nina finds gentleman friend & falls in love. will she chose to live with her husband's ghost & his friends or will she choose the teacher? find out for yourself with this irresistible heartwarming, witty film today. if you are interested, then why are you still reading? go get the movie !!!

One of the finest films about grieving and death I have ever seen. Humorous as well as infinitely touching, this film examines the depths to which we can fall in not letting go of one we love. Alan Rickman, Juliet Stevenson and Michael Maloney all give absolutely riviting, beautiful performances. Alan Rickman, one of the finest actors of our generation, again proves himself master at subtle comic delivery and timing, as well as breaking our hearts. Juliet Stevenson gives a magnificent performance as a woman who cannot let go, and gets that second chance she has dreamed of; she reaches to places few actors dare to go. Michael Maloney is charming and moving as the man who dares to love Juliet despite herself. In the best of British tradition, this film moves slowly and quietly, creating characters we come to love, encompassing both pain and humor as it illustrates the need for each of us to accept and move on. Beautiful. You will not be disappointed. (PS: The cello scene is one of the most moving ever captured on film...you will know it when you see it!>)

This film has leaped into the top five for my all-time favorites. Thank goodness, too, since there hasn't been much out there to cheer about for years. I wish it hadn't taken me a decade to discover this wonderful film.

I won't go into a synopsis of the story, as many here have already done so admirably. Let it just be known that this is a delightful, wonderful, very English film. Those of you who love English films will know of what I speak. The English do not put their most glamorous actresses in their films, they don't get their actor's teeth fixed for the close-ups (Rickman's teeth are snaggly, but it doesn't take away from his charm and sexiness one whit), and they don't even dress everyone up in particularly attractive clothes. In other words, the real-ness of these characters adds to the charm of the film.

Loved seeing Rickman and Stevenson sing together, and it was priceless when I showed that scene to my kids and they said, "Snape can sing!" Kudos to Rickman for learning the cello to play his parts without being dubbed. Doggone it, I think I just may take up the cello as well.

This is one to own. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

The commentary of Anthony Minghella was extremely interesting. In addition to the usual insider tidbits about the film, Minghella gave us a great deal of information about how little he knew about film making when he directed the film, how short the shooting schedule was (28 days), and what a small budget they had ($650,000). He pointed out every directorial mistake he made; things that he 'would never do now' because he would be embarrassed by them. Being the writer as well as the director, he also shared with the viewers that he thought he was writing a comedy. Only later upon seeing the reaction of audiences did he come to realize what strong emotions the film could evoke and how viewers perceived the message as being about how to handle grief, so much so that it has become a tool used by professionals to help the bereaved handle their loss.

Given how much more personal this film is than 'The English Patient', the viewer might infer that directors can often be more effective when they don't know so much about their craft and they are not trying so hard to manipulate their audience with camera angles, wide shots, pans, etc. etc. What the viewer might more clearly discern is that this film is so successful, so entertaining, and so powerful almost solely due to the cast. The writer actually meant to say something else, the director was uneducated in his craft, but the actors more than made up for all those shortcomings. The cast, particularly the three main characters, transcended all the flaws, found meaning the writer didn't write, and turned in top notch, grade-A, 100% flawless performances.

This film encompasses more than a lesson in grief management. It is an education in all we can learn about love, true love. Showing what it truly means to love totally and completely, so much so that we will do absolutely anything for the welfare of those we love, including helping them get over their love for us if necessary. Alan Rickman, according to the director, played his role with almost no emotion because it was what the role required. Rickman is superb enough at his craft to appear to be superficial, irritating, and insensitive and still manage to exude more heartfelt emotion than most actors can display when they are giving their best effort. Using only his arms and hands in a loving embrace, Rickman conveys more to the viewer than 20 pages of a script would reveal. Juliet Stevenson displayed every possible emotion one can experience when dealing with both grief and with love, with the sorrow of the mingling of the two, and the happiness of discovering the latter. The supporting cast, comprised of a group of well-known, highly regarded English actors and a variety of friends and relatives of the writer/director, fulfilled their roles admirably.

When watching a film primarily for the purposes of seeing Alan Rickman's performance, his presence is often the best thing about the film. Not so with 'Truly, Madly, Deeply'. Alan and Juliet together make the film all that it is, and that is wonderfully entertaining and deeply touching. This movie makes 'Ghost' seem as lightweight as a wisp of wind and a waif of smoke. 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' is the 'real thing'. The film touches your heart and stirs a multitude of human emotions. Alan and Juliet alternately, or sometimes simultaneously, bring tears to your eyes, laughter to your lips, and ample amounts of pain and joy to your heart. Speaking of 'tears to your eyes', don't even attempt to watch this film without a box of tissues handy. You will definitely need them. You will be entertained and touched, and you will be glad you made the decision to watch this movie, not just for the first time either.

Truly Madly Deeply is an amazing film, it's moving, it's humorous and it's romantic. It has everything you want in a film. Being an absolute Alan Rickman fan, I couldn't resist buying Truly Madly Deeply and I must say it's an instant classic.
Nina, a thirty something translator, fantastically played by Juliet Stevenson, loses the love of her life, Jamie, who was a cellist.
As her life and her flat falls apart, it seems she's on the edge of an emotional breakdown but while she plays a half-finished Bach duet on the piano, she turns around and Jamie's there, playing the cello.
It's bliss at first but then he starts rearranging the furniture, inviting his ghostly friends to her flat to watch old movies on video and Nina's passion turns into irritation.
The ending is so moving but I won't spoil it, I loved the acting, Juliet Stevenson and Alan Rickman are brilliant, it's a pity they aren't appreciated as well as they should be.
This movie isn't a British re-make of the US film "Ghost" but a touching story about a woman who learning to cope with grief and anger and carrying on with her life. We've all been there and it's something everyone can relate to.
If you like romantic movies without the Hollywood glamour, Truly Madly Deeply is highly recommended!

super sweet love story..with a major twist. heartbreaking and wonderful too.

The adagio that Jamie & Nina play is in fact the second movement of Bach's Sonata No. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029. Maisky & Argerich's version on the DG disc 415 471-2 (J.S. Bach, Cello Sonaten BWV 1027-1029) is excellent.s

For Italgen - The music performed by Jamie and Nina is a piano concerto, *not* one of the unaccompanied-cello pieces. Try Bach's Piano Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1058 [2nd movement].

The story might seem like fluff, especially when broken down in a brief review (many good ones have already been written). But I assure you, this is a deeply moving, deeply felt, funny, touching, and wonderful story told with love and a terrific attention to detail. AND the acting is terrific -- Juliet Stevenson is a MASTER!!!

The music is wonderful. The cinematography is simple and beautiful. (Did I already say the acting is great? Can I say it again???) The story is great. What more could you want?

Unless all you like is wrestling and monster trucks (no offense to those of you who do), you will enjoy this movie. And if you love a good soul-mate story, you will LOVE IT! I watch it over and over. It's a classic! (Oh, and get out the tissues...)