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Autumn Spring (2003)

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Reviews Counted:36

Fresh:35

Rotten:1

Average Rating:7.2/10

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for language

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Theatrical Release:Aug 22, 2003 Limited

Synopsis: A Czech film from director Vladimir Michalek, AUTUMN SPRING tackles the theme of aging and death with subtle humor in this film, which tips its hat to the free-spirited New Wave cinema.... A Czech film from director Vladimir Michalek, AUTUMN SPRING tackles the theme of aging and death with subtle humor in this film, which tips its hat to the free-spirited New Wave cinema. Irrepressible reprobate Fanda (Vlastimil Brodsky) is determined not to go gently into that good night as he enters his eighties. He and partner-in-crime Eda (Stanislav Zindulka) love to pull stunts and gags, such as impersonating wealthy land-buyers, subway officials, and long-lost friends. Unfortunately their abilities are starting to slip due to their advanced age. Hána's long-suffering wife (Stella Zázvorková) meanwhile, is outraged that he is still up to his old tricks when its time to "take life seriously," prepare for their funerals, give up their apartment, and move into a retirement home. This is a warmhearted but unsentimental look into how different people face inevitable demise, and the cast of seasoned seniors pulls it off with great style and humanity. The film is a career capstone for Brodsky. A renowned Czech actor (CLOSELY WATCHED TRAINS, JAKOB THE LIAR), Brodsky committed suicide not long after this life-affirming film was completed. Still, no actor could ask for a more eloquent curtain call; it's a fine, crowd-pleasing little classic, one for which he will surely be long remembered. [More]

Starring: Vlastimil Brodsky, Petra Spalkova, Ondrej Vetchy, Stella Zazvorkova

Starring: Vlastimil Brodsky, Petra Spalkova, Ondrej Vetchy, Stella Zazvorkova, Stanislav Zindulka

Director: Vladimir Michalek

Director: Vladimir Michalek
Screenwriter: Jiri Hubac
Producer: Jasosiav Bosah
Composer: Michal Lorelic
Studio: First Look

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Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out

This wisp of a Czech heart-warmer dubiously offers up amateur imposture as a form of geriatric empowerment.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
08/19/03
David Ng
David Ng
Village Voice

Though more an actors' showcase than a deep meditation on growing old gracefully, this film leavens its ample humor with some affecting moments.

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
09/05/03
E! Online

Tells the story of a cantankerous and death-denying Czech oldster with enough unsentimental nuances and character reversals to make the film an instant classic in a genre that is seldom high on the list of commercially viable projects.

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08/15/03
Andrew Sarris
Andrew Sarris
New York Observer
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Without resorting to schmaltz or sticky pathos, director Vladimir Michalek fashions an allegory about aging, friendship and love that equals the best American movies on those tricky subjects, from Cocoon to On Golden Pond.

Full Review Source: Dallas Observer | comment Comment
11/15/03
Bill Gallo
Bill Gallo
Dallas Observer

Breathes fresh life into the aging genre with a (sometimes morbid) sense of humor that all but removes sentimentality from the picture but still retains heart.

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08/21/03
Bill Pearis
Bill Pearis
Citysearch

A proud and optimistic testament to the youthful spirit of seniors who refuse to let such a trifle as their failed lives get in the way of a bit of fun.

Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
12/11/03
Bill White
Bill White
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Provides a compassionate look at problems of old age that Hollywood rarely bothers to treat seriously.

Full Review Source: Christian Science Monitor | comment Comment
08/21/03
David Sterritt
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor

Though the story line seems grim at times, it's always made lighter by Brodsky's gentle, often hilarious presence.

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09/26/03
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
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A wry, tender embrace of ageing and loving, dying and living, to the fullest, as best one can.

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08/14/03
Donald J. Levit
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Emanuel Levy
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Brodsky inhabits his role with such a charming, low-key charisma that it's hard to resist him.

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04/16/03
Frank Scheck
Frank Scheck
Hollywood Reporter

A sly, wry fable about the refusal to grow old that has poignancy as well as charm.

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12/02/03
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

Autumn Spring is a Czech comedy that reveals that play can rejuvenate a marriage at any stage in the relationship if partners have plenty of patience and are willing to go with the flow.

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08/21/03
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

A subtly comic tale that in effect takes 'About Schmidt' forward by 15 years.

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03/13/03
Harvey S. Karten
Harvey S. Karten
Compuserve

Manages the rare achievement of provoking audience members to tears and laughter during the course of its 95 minute running time.

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08/05/03
James Berardinelli
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