Tag Archives: love story

47 Ronin (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 28, 2014 by laurarachel4

A band of samurai set out to avenge the death of their master from a shogun. Based on the true story of the 47 Ronin. Starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki The filmmakers take the historical story of 47 … Continue reading →

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Fill the Void (2012) Rated PG

Posted on January 26, 2014 by laurarachel4

A young Hasidic Jewish woman is asked to a levirate marriage with her brother-in-law. Starring Hadas Yaron, Yiftach Klein, Irit Sheleg Wow. We are brought into a glimpse of orthodox Chassidic community in Tel Aviv. This film is beautifully shot and weaves a wonderful love. … Continue reading →

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Brave (2012) Rated PG

Posted on December 8, 2012 by laurarachel4

A determined young Princess will do anything to make her own path in life. Starring Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson Brave is a great story for independent girls. No love story … Continue reading →

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Raintree County (1957)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A Southern belle lures a young pacifist from his high school sweetheart. Then the Civil War breaks out and the belle’s past comes back to haunt them. Starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Eva Marie Saint At first, you … Continue reading →

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Love and Other Drugs (2010)

Posted on August 1, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R A Pharmaceutical representative falls in love while trying to become the top sales rep. It’s based off the book Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman by Jamie Reidy. I have some beef with this film. One, I … Continue reading →

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Thousands Cheer (1943)

Posted on July 18, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Acrobat Eddie Marsh gets drafted into the Army but what he really wants is to join the Air Force. To get a transfer he devices a plan to get involved with his commanding officer’s daughter. I loved the story. … Continue reading →

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The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947)

Posted on February 2, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This movie lifted my spirits. It’s an old-fashioned love story. On top of the love story is an amazing comedy which will make you smile, not laugh, smile. As enjoyable this film was, I felt the only flaw was … Continue reading →

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The Way We Were (1973)

Posted on January 26, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG What a wonderful love story–not. This film is very shaky with  missing gaps in the plot making it very hard to follow. Barbra Streisand overshadows the film making it hard to understand the subplots, e.g. the love between … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Ordinary Days (2005)

Posted on June 3, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR I absolutely adore this film. I love the simplicity of it; the natural flow of the story. This film is more than just a simple love story, it goes deeper.  We follow two people who came from different worlds, fall in love with … Continue reading →

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