My House in Umbria | 
 enlarge | Director: Richard Loncraine
Actors: Maggie Smith, Ronnie Barker, Chris Cooper, Benno Fürmann, Giancarlo Giannini
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 7235
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language), Italian (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 103
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: HBOD92032D
ISBN: 0783123892
UPC: 026359203220
EAN: 9780783123899
ASIN: B0000CE684
Theatrical Release Date: May 25, 2003
Release Date: November 25, 2003
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Product Description
An unlikely group of people find solace and friendship after being thrown together in the wake of a terrorist attack. Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 12/12/2006 Run time: 103 minutes Rating: Nr
Amazon.com
Falling neatly into the Enchanted April and Under the Tuscan Sun category, the made-for-HBO My House in Umbria boasts lovely Italian vistas and comforting Englishness. But it begins with a note of violence: on a train rolling through the sunny countryside, a terrorist bomb detonates, killing a handful of passengers. The strangers that survive recuperate at the villa of an eccentric but kindly romance novelist, also a survivor of the blast. She's played by Maggie Smith, who bustles through the role with a pleasing mix of gin and daffodils. Chris Cooper is an uptight American who comes to the villa to pick up his orphaned niece and bristles at the bohemian atmosphere. Director Richard Loncraine maintains the melancholy mood amidst the sun-dappled gardens of Umbria, but Smith really holds the film together with her authority and slightly tipsy humor. --Robert Horton
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 My House in Umbria January 9, 2009
Maggie Smith is exceptional. The visuals of the Italian countryside were simply marvelous. Loved it!
Simply Beautiful December 31, 2008
Maggie Smith and Ronnie Barker work so wonderfully together in this beautiful film. Every expression on Maggie Smith's face reveals a different aspect of her character, and Ronnie Barker's straight perfomance (as opposed to his usual comedy) is perfect. The scenery is luxurious - the image of the meal on the terrace on a summer evening is one to brighten even the coldest of winter days! The story itself, though simple, is very touching and so many elements of it are revealed without words. Maggie Smith gently stroking the spines of her books and talking of them, unaware that the man to whom she was speaking has left the room is so poignant. It's a truly feel-good film with excellent actors and glorious settings!
Most Beautiful Princess
I've always loved this movie December 1, 2008
This is a wonderful, uplifting film that will remind you that even out of tragedy can come remarkable goodness. I'm glad to finally own it!
click and it's there November 3, 2008
I really like the suggestions Amazon gives when you are searching for products. This movie was an excellent choice. Maggie is such an interesting actor and this role suits her nicely. Thanks
My House In Umbria September 18, 2008
This is a quintessential Maggie Smith movie which takes place in the beautiful Umbrian countryside. The story is tender and the movie is artful. A great way to spend a relaxing Saturday afternoon.
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