adonis98-743-186503
Romantic drama about an aging playboy who falls for a sweet, but terminally ill, young woman. Autumn in New York is predictable and it's not the kind of film that i would amazing it's a standard romantic drama that even when the sad thing happens it doesn't hit the dramatic element that it might hoped but in terms of good things about it? I liked the cast and their perfomances, the settings and the soundtrack was good and if people see the movie with low expectations might like it. (7/10)
tolerford-1
Nor could they have cast anybody better than Elaine Stritch.Beautiful in every way -- the cinematography, the music, the patience of the direction. You could feel the ease Gere and Ryder felt. They were allowed their best selves. The portrayal was wholly believable. There was exquisite nuance and not an iota of artifice, not even one.This was an experience in true life portrayal; genuine, and somehow dug down to where we all really live, especially Gere's transformation, Ryder's delicacy in one particular scene, and Stritch's hallmark capacity for authenticity.The actor playing Gere's best friend was just as commendable, the actress playing the daughter, and the feel about the medical rush. I haven't checked yet who did the casting or cinematography or music or direction, but this movie is put together with world-class people.There is an element of deep reality throughout that rings true.
sylvain-14
Perhaps Autumn in New York professes to be a romance movie with an alternative twist, or perhaps it simply wishes to appeal to feminine romantic sensibilities to the exclusion of masculine viewers, but either way, it doesn't say much for the standards of its makers. Indeed, it is worth noting that our little heart-on-her-sleeve protagonist, even in her desperate bid for true love, is savvy enough to be sure to target a real catch and date upwards – considerably so. The film cannot escape the clichés of all anti-male biases that exist among female writers portraying modern love – i.e.: guys are irresponsible and should be chastised when they display an aversion to attachment – they must be punished when they wander or cheat - because they invariably do – or when they just want to be free, (how dare they?) and most of all, no matter how women love to complain about men, they will persistently dream of being swept off their feet by the most beautiful and glitzy-rich among them, as they stage foggy erotic fantasies of wealth wrapped in obligatory tragedy. Precious Manhattanites with great penthouse apartments and seven figure lifestyles suffer too, wouldn't you know
So does everyone else on earth, of course, even if the Hoi Polloi haven't got the great view to reflect on it. If this a glimpse into someone's idea of what women might want as a conflict and resolution fantasies - an alternative to Hollywood's male driven macho escapist dreams - it is easy to see why smart men and women may prefer to stick with the unpredictable twists of our mundane reality; this may explain why this film did not meet with success. The fires of hell and the pain of solitude seem like heaven compared to this shallow and materialistic estrogen-driven daydream - Iron John to the rescue, please!
jasonsouza77
This movie is really recommended for the broken hearted as well as the still hearted..basically those who have been or are in love..the storyline may be a little predictable..but the set locations...the casting..screenplay...they are all close to perfection.. Richard Gere..well...he's cool and suave as we remember him in Pretty Woman,but his character in this motion picture makes the viewer feel for him and not just for Charlotte(Ms Ryder's character)..and their chemistry is definitely on full reaction mode...subtle...but seriously gentle for the heart and mind.. and the song that plays when the movie fades to black and the credits roll..Jenifer Paige's Beautiful...that really describes the whole movie..it was really so beautiful..i was really shocked that Joan Chen directed this gem..she did a good if not excellent job..a MUST see for all viewers interested in the romance/drama genre..
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