Music from Another Room (1998)
Music From Another Room is a romantic comedy that follows the exploits of Danny, a young man who grew up believing he was destined to marry the girl he helped deliver as a five year old boy when his neighbor went into emergency labor. Twenty-five years later, Danny returns to his hometown and finds the irresistible Anna Swann but she finds it easy to resist him since she is already engaged to dreamboat Eric, a very practical match. In pursuit of Anna, Danny finds himself entangled with each of the eccentric Swanns including blind, sheltered Nina, cynical sister Karen, big brother Bill and dramatic mother Grace as he fights to prove that fate should never be messed with and passion should never be practical.
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It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.
It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review
.Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.
As a little boy, Jude Law (as Danny Kowalski), helped deliver a baby. Because his hand was small, young "Danny" (Cory Buck) was able to reach in, and uncurl the umbilical cord from around the neck of the baby. So, the baby girl is born healthy; and, the little boy, who will grow up to be Jude Law, declares, "I'm gonna marry her." Twenty-five years later, Law returns to Los Angeles, from an education in London. He loses his girlfriend, and has trouble finding employment; he's a tile artist. Then, while delivering a cake, he returns to the house where he long ago delivered the baby; she has grown into beautiful Gretchen Mol (as Anna Swan). Law falls madly in love with Ms. Mol, and wants to fulfill his childhood pledge to marry her; but, she is pledged to another man.Swan family matriarch Brenda Blethyn (as Grace Swan) enables womb-reaching Law to become a employee/companion to the family; but, despite his close quarters, he finds Mol a tough love-nut to crack. Law is a very likable leading man, but his romantic interest in, and rapport with, Mol is nil. He might have been better off considering Martha Plimpton (as Karen Swan). The most entertaining relationship occurs between blind sister Jennifer Tilly (as Nina Swan) and Spanish savior Vincent Laresca (as Jesus). By the way, they meet in a nightclub where males are stabbed for refusing accept an invitation to dance; still, the place is crowded.Director/writer Charlie Peters includes many references to Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina". Julian Lennon's "Day After Day" leads off a sweet soundtrack. In short, the leading relationship would have been more interesting with Ms. Plimpton as "Anna". Ms. Blethyn and Mr. Laresca contribute strong supporting characterizations.***** Music from Another Room (4/24/98) Charlie Peters ~ Jude Law, Gretchen Mol, Jennifer Tilly
This movie was just plain sweet. I loved it. It's nice to see movies that are romantic and funny during these trying times we live in. I would recommend this movie to anyone that is in love, looking for love, or just needs something to warm their heart. Jude Lawe was excellent, as were Mol and the rest of the cast. I liked the other story lines that flowed along with it and really enjoyed how the ending brought it all together and tied up all the lose ends. This movie was predictable but had you cheering on Jude Lawe and wishing you could be the one he was in love with. The filming was well done, the cinematography simple yet beautiful.
I'm not used with romance movies but they're useful on some days. like this one and specially the blind-test riding scene! superb idea. and GRETCHEN is so attractive........... (she can also be viewed on THE 13TH FLOOR) in the same order watch MARTHA MEET FRANK DANIEL LAWRENCE, SHE-S THE ONE, PICTURE PERFECT. bye
I loved this movie. It was brilliant, original, unique and more. The story was such a beautiful one. All the actors were amazing in it (especially Jude Law and Jennifer Tilly) it was so nice to see a movie that wasn't all soppy and typical. This movie is in no way a classic love story. It has twists and turns all through it and the occasional moment of humor. Some of the scenes were so touching. Just an all round great feelgood movie - 9/10