Who would have thought that Colin Farrell could make such a wonderful romantic lead. Whoever did the casting in Winter's Tale, knew something that most didn't. If you want to see one movie which depicts a love story which totally embraces love, time travel, and mythology, then this is it.
What a beautiful story. A thief (Colin Farrell) who has a fight on his hand with an old nemeses (a demon played aptly by Russell Crowe) has a beautiful white horse come into his life (Pegasus) and while he burglars a particular house falls for a girl who is dying. She eventually dies in his arms, but not before the most wonderful love scenes of sincerity and joy have taken place. Plus lots of philosophy of life.
Then his nemeses sees him dead, except somehow he arrives not knowing who he is in our time. Here he encounters another person (Jennifer Connelly) who has a daughter who is dying from cancer. It is how this story unfolds and how although he thought he was supposed to save the original red haired girl, it turns out he can save the young red haired girl instead. He also gets to destroy the demon, and flies away on Pegasus. Sounds a bit much, but really it is beautifully done. Akiva Goldsman who co-wrote and directed this movie has done a wonderful job of bringing a sensitive, hard to put into movie form story. I believe he did it. (I know many critics say it didn't). But as I sat there with tears in my eyes (at the end) I was so glad I saw it and so did my friends who were there with me.
This is a beautiful love story, soft, gentle and leaves you with the feeling that love is real. Enjoy all of life fully while you can. Go see this beautiful story. The settings are wonderful. Especially those set back in time. Oh yes, can't not mention Will Smith who has a small role as the 'Judge', (the Devil). As usual he is great!. Plus Eva Marie Saint has a small role. Great to see her also. A Winter's Tale, is definitely a winter winner!
4 out of 5.
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