Actor(s): Olivier Martinez, Juliette Binoche, Pierre Arditi, François Cluzet, Jean Yanne
Director(s): Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Publisher: Miramax
Binding: DVD
Brand: Horseman
Language(s): English, French
EAN: 0786936206463
Studio: Miramax
Movie Description
Olivier Martinez (Unfaithful, The Chambermaid) plays Angelo, an exceptionally gallant, Italian soldier-in-exile hiding out from his Austrian enemies in rural France, where a cholera epidemic is sweeping the countryside. Helped in a tough spot by a countess (Juliette Binoche), Angelo swears his unyielding protection to her as she searches for her missing husband. The nobler virtues hold sway as Martinez suppresses his own deepening love and desire for the lady, an admirable posture that has ironic consequences when the countess herself becomes deathly ill. Jean-Paul Rappeneau, maker of the ornamental but empty Cyrano de Bergerac, directs this adventure-romance to a nice pitch of vitality and high drama. The two leads establish a great chemistry (they became offscreen lovers and parents), like watching a pair of thoroughbreds running in the same race. --Tom Keogh
Academy Award(R)-winner Juliette Binoche (Best Supporting Actress, THE ENGLISH PATIENT, 1996) highlights this rousing, passionate adventure! In a world ravaged by revolution and violence, two strangers -- a handsome renegade (Oliver Martinez, UNFAITHFUL) and a beautiful countess (Binoche) -- find their only chance for survival in each other! Together they undertake a perilous cross-country journey where they will also discover unmatched danger, excitement ... and passion! Universally praised by critics and moviegoers, THE HORSEMAN ON THE ROOF is another extraordinary film from the creators of the Academy Award(R)-winning CYRANO DE BERGERAC (Best Costume Design, 1990)!
I wonder what the Italians of old would think of the Swiss decision to build the Gotthard Tunnel dynamited out of the alps that creates a path from Switzerland to Milan expected to be completed by 2015. This movie is a lovely French romance. It's different and interesting and the leading man's character is touchingly tender and chivalrous. But what is going on in Italy that he has to run into Southern France? And how long has this been going on?
"Stars for Angelo"
Written By: Boston Romance Reader
If you are simply looking for the pleasure of watching a very good looking Italian for 2 hrs then by all means get this movie. Its one of the few "romances" which I actually enjoyed the parts before the h/H met more then once they had. The pursuit of Angelo was the most exciting part of the movie, unfortunatly the people chasing him are dead before the first half of the movie is over, and we,re left watching Angelo escort a woman across France who loves another man. Ultimatly this was the source of all the problems I had with the movie. I was never able to get beyond the fact that the heroine was in love with one man while she was supposedly falling in love with Angelo? I never really saw where she stopped loving her husband and started loving him. This just doesn't work as a romance.
""Horseman on the Roof""
Written By: M. Wilkinson
I really enjoyed this French period piece. Drama, action, horses and beautiful locations where Juliette Binoche shines as usual. I definitely recommend this movie which arrived promptly and in excellent condition.
"good movie, end was disappointing"
Written By: Lorie Megan
I loved this movie, and the end had the result I hoped for but seemed very weird, like it was an afterthought just so you would know what happened.
"French cinema at its best!"
Written By: Ankur Mukherjee
A totally amazing film, an overwhelming experience indeed. Juliette Binoche and Oliver Martinez has an outstanding chemistry, you can't take your eyes off them, not for a single moment. The scenery is lovely, the emphasis on 'Cholera' has been shown very well, the death scenes are very believable, moreover shocking and the film as a whole is very genuine, very moving. This is a rare film certain to grab your attention if given a chance. A rare gem of French cinema. The film has a lot to offer! dont miss it.
"fantastic and highly rewatchable but ominous"
"Stars for Angelo"
