From the Vine

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film. It had just the right balance of whimsy and realism. The scenes of Italy were just beautiful and will make you want to at least visit an Italian vineyard. The acting, the dialog were fine, no complaints. Not every film has to be a masterpiece. I just want to enjoy what I watch and this one had me smiling all the way through.

A US executive (Joe Pantoliano) moves to Italy to reopen his grandfathers vineyard.

I liked Russell Crowe's "A Good Year" and thought this would be equally charming and engaging but this is really a poor imitation.

Weak plot, poorly executed and not even the beautiful Italian language and landscape can save this one.

From The Vine, was a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting this film to bring so much joy and lift up my mood, especially in times like this. The beautiful landscapes and on top of that the brilliant performance by Joe Pantoliano, my main reason to watch this film, really brings a whole different atmosphere to this film.

Through brilliant pacing, acting, director and, cinematography this film manages to immerse you in its world and with that make you care about its characters and take you on a beautiful journey of hardship and perseverance.

Heartfelt and sometimes funny; "From The Vine" finds Joe Pantoliano in fine form but it's premise leaves you thirsty for more.

In this comedy-drama, a man with an ethical crisis travels back to his hometown in rural Italy to revive his grandfather's vineyard.

An overall cute family dramedy, but "From The Vine" doesn't always hit the mark you'd expect. Although Pantoliano really shines in this role, he is seemingly loveable and always manages to put a smile on your face. Beautiful landscapes and what seems to be savoury wine, this film will make you thirsty but will leave you wanting more out of the characters and storyline.

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I watched this film with my mom and we both really enjoyed, which is impressive in its own way since its hard for us to find a film we both love.

The narrative was relatable, cohesive and with just the right amount of romantic flair. Some of the shots in the film were so aesthetically beautiful, it made me wish I could be there in person. Wendy Crewson and Paula Brancati gave great performances as well, bringing a lot of depth to their characters and played well off one another in their shared scenes. Aside from the beautiful script and breathtaking cinematography, the film taught me things about Acerenza and the wine-making process that wouldn't of even crossed my mind (i.e the candle in the cellar). It's almost like a small documentary was tucked into the film, and I can appreciate when a film has so many layers to it.

The best part of the film for me was that it was so relatable. In today's world where our work lives have been disrupted by current events... It was nice to watch a film that told you "It's okay to start over. Work and money isn't all that life has to offer.".. which is a really beautiful kind of message that people, myself included, need right now. It's just such a feel good film.