This is an emotional portrait of love lost and found. A recently divorced reporter/writer(Robin Wright Penn)finds a tragic love letter in a bottle. The letter is written by a ship building sailor(Kevin Costner)who is still grieving the death of his wife. Another letter is found and forwarded to the Chicago Tribune and the fascinated reporter tracks down the love shy sailor.
The dialogue is no great shakes. But the body language and character interaction spoke brilliantly. Even the dialogue between the sailor and his father(Paul Newman)showed love and concern. Fantastic camera work. The rhythm of the sea and the lonely beach were poetic. Chick flick, so what? It puts you in the mood for romance on a lazy afternoon.
Very enjoyable soundtrack featuring: Sheryl Crowe, Faith Hill, Marc Cohn and Hootie & The Blowfish.
Along with Costner,Penn and Newman are John Savage, Robbie Coltrane and Susan Brightbill. Take two hours and six minutes to feel the romance.
The dialogue is no great shakes. But the body language and character interaction spoke brilliantly. Even the dialogue between the sailor and his father(Paul Newman)showed love and concern. Fantastic camera work. The rhythm of the sea and the lonely beach were poetic. Chick flick, so what? It puts you in the mood for romance on a lazy afternoon.
Very enjoyable soundtrack featuring: Sheryl Crowe, Faith Hill, Marc Cohn and Hootie & The Blowfish.
Along with Costner,Penn and Newman are John Savage, Robbie Coltrane and Susan Brightbill. Take two hours and six minutes to feel the romance.