Here each week we recommend a film for each type of filmgoer that we believe they’ll love – taking the guesswork out of going to the video store.
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
Written By: Dean Georgaris
Starring: James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell
Plot: An affair between the second in line to Britain's throne (Franco) and the princess of the feuding Irish (Myles) spells doom for the young lovers.
What We Say: Tristan & Isolde combines the sweet and beautiful love in The Notebook with the utterly tragic and unseverable love in Romeo & Juliet creating a heartfelt journey right to the end. Tristan & Isolde screams unconditional love in the face of every obstacle; the kind of love where they can see into each other’s souls with just one glance. James Franco and Sophia Myles are amazing in their roles and even Rufus Sewell’s character (who is slightly more a villain) ends up having an unexpected amount of tenderness and emotional depth. Even the scenery and period clothing, though very dreary and almost monotone in nature, create shots that are the epitome of “aesthetically pleasing.” As you get sucked into their star-crossed love affair and an on-going war, it leaves you guessing until the end, instead of following a love story blueprint.
V-Day Back Up Plan: Stranger Than Fiction, Love Actually, Up in the Air
Offbeat Pick:
Directed by: Max Mayer
Written By: Max Mayer
Starring: Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne
Plot: Soon after moving in, Beth, a brainy, beautiful writer damaged from a past relationship encounters Adam, the handsome, but odd, fellow in the downstairs apartment whose awkwardness is perplexing. Beth and Adam's ultimate connection leads to a tricky relationship that exemplifies something universal: truly reaching another person means bravely stretching into uncomfortable territory and the resulting shake-up can be liberating.
What We Say: Surprise yourself with Adam this Valentine’s Day with a true offbeat love story. Adam has Asperger's, which is described in the film as high-functioning autism. People with it can be quite intelligent and functioning, but lack ordinary social skills or insights. Beth on the other hand is too self-centered which probably accounts for her checkered dating past. The two neighbors meet and slowly develop feeling for each other and learn to work with each other’s quirks. While not outstanding, has plenty of value and feels original in a world of Love Happens.
V-Day Back Up Plan: Punch Drunk Love, Two Lovers, Up in the Air
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