Omar is a graduate student who wants to write an authorized biography about a famous Latin American writer. However, he receives a letter from his estate denying him permission to write the book. Omar's girlfriend convinces him to just show up at the family home and ask them in person for permission...though this means going all the way to the middle of no where in Uruguay to meet them.
When Omar arrives, he's welcomed by the dead author's mistress. Oddly, she lives with the widow (Laura Linney) as well as the author's brother (Anthony Hopkins) and they invite him to stay. Omar does...in the hope that they will change their mind.
Over time, Omar finds him falling for the dead man's mistress. But at about the same time, there is an accident and Omar is soon in a coma in a hospital. The family calls Omar's girlfriend, who comes to see him. You very quickly see and realize that their relationship is not healthy, as the girlfriend is controlling and mother's Omar instead of loving him. What's next? See the film.
The acting is very nice in this film. But the story itself is SLOW...glacially slow. I know that director James Ivory is known for this sort of pacing...but here it really made it difficult to stick with the film or stay awake. Technically, a very good film...but one that is tough to love...at least for me.
When Omar arrives, he's welcomed by the dead author's mistress. Oddly, she lives with the widow (Laura Linney) as well as the author's brother (Anthony Hopkins) and they invite him to stay. Omar does...in the hope that they will change their mind.
Over time, Omar finds him falling for the dead man's mistress. But at about the same time, there is an accident and Omar is soon in a coma in a hospital. The family calls Omar's girlfriend, who comes to see him. You very quickly see and realize that their relationship is not healthy, as the girlfriend is controlling and mother's Omar instead of loving him. What's next? See the film.
The acting is very nice in this film. But the story itself is SLOW...glacially slow. I know that director James Ivory is known for this sort of pacing...but here it really made it difficult to stick with the film or stay awake. Technically, a very good film...but one that is tough to love...at least for me.