Like a romantic version of Israel's Wailing Wall, countless people travel to Verona, Italy each year to leave messages for Juliet, the female side of William Shakespeare's legendary pair of lovers, many of which receive an answer by a rotating cadre of volunteers. After the release of the 2006 book 'Letters to Juliet,' director Gary Winick ('Bride Wars,' '13 Going on 30') brings the book to life with the upcoming film of the same name.
When 'Mean Girls' and 'Mamma Mia!' alum Amanda Seyfried travels to Verona with fiancee Gael Garcia Bernal, she comes across a wall "where the heartbroken leave notes asking Juliet for her help." After discovering a 50-year old letter from a woman who abandoned plans to meet her lover, Seyfried assumes her inner Yente and writes back to the now-elderly woman (Vanessa Redgrave), hoping to rectify a lost love story a half-century in the making.
But oh, if rom-coms were that simple, Sandra Bullock would have no career. When Seyfried begins to fall for Redgrave's grandson (Christopher Egan, in a role originally planned for Hugh Dancy), so begins a dual tale of love triangles and forgotten love, all nicely played out under a postcard-perfect Italian backdrop.
Who will Seyfried end up with? Will Redgrave find her long-lost paramour Lorenzo (played by Redgrave's real-life husband Franco Nero)? Why couldn't the producers hire Nick Nolte to recreate his famed Italian accent from 'Lorenzo's Oil'? So many questions. But for now, check out the trailer and wait patiently for the film's May 7, 2010 release.
Reader Comments (10)
Tracie Smith at 11:29AM on Nov 20th 2009
Wow, this looks like a GREAT movie. Why did they ruin it by playing TAYLOR SWIFT? There are SO talented musicians out there that could've done a better job. What about Michael Buble'?
Christina at 1:04PM on Nov 20th 2009
oh my gosh, this movie looks so beautiful!
sam at 3:00PM on Nov 20th 2009
I love Taylor Swift. WRONG!!!!!!
ronald at 3:00PM on Nov 20th 2009
shes very beautiful but her deep gulges make her look real unatractive. she should stop frowning so much
chris at 10:57PM on Nov 20th 2009
can't wait but also think taylor swift was not the best choice for music.
Chelsea at 12:40AM on Nov 24th 2009
Really? I thought Taylor Swift's "Love Story" was an excellent choice. This film goes along the lines of a Romeo and Juliet story, and the song is about a Romeo and Juliet Story. But I suppose everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
This movie looks good though.
john at 8:25AM on Nov 21st 2009
I started to cry, what a moving ,moving film. I just want to share it with some really hot nimfo gumnist who will rock my - O never mind. Sorry/not.
AlphaD at 9:40PM on Nov 21st 2009
Well, thanks to the above trailer, I will not need to spend the $10 to see this film, even though it looks like it could be good. Why? Okay--Blonde girl helps older lady find long-lost true love, while falling in love herself with cute blond guy. Cut to happy reunion scene ending. Got it. Okay, on to the next movie.
Emi at 9:41PM on Jan 16th 2010
I agree, however, i'd still like to see it. But i think I'll wait because it will be on television too after some time :)
and, I love taylor swift and I think they picked the right song
Remy at 7:15PM on Nov 22nd 2009
Awww this movie looks so good =]
its a must watch for me which is a shocker, since i always like horror/action/adventure movies, it would be nice to get a new kind of movie for a change.