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09/28/03
Autumn Spring (2003)
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Reviews Counted:36
Fresh:35
Rotten:1
Average Rating:7.2/10
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.... [More]
Starring: Vlastimil Brodsky, Petra Spalkova, Ondrej Vetchy, Stella Zazvorkova
Director: Vladimir Michalek
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Reviews for Autumn Spring
Though the story line seems grim at times, it's always made lighter by Brodsky's gentle, often hilarious presence.
09/26/03
Top CriticMarks an expansively funny memorial for Brodsky.
09/26/03
Though more an actors' showcase than a deep meditation on growing old gracefully, this film leavens its ample humor with some affecting moments.
09/05/03
Charms, due chiefly to the wonderful talent of Brodsky.
08/22/03
Top CriticA charming mix of Walter Mitty and About Schmidt.
08/21/03
A wonderful tribute to a wonderful actor.
08/21/03
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.
08/21/03
Provides a compassionate look at problems of old age that Hollywood rarely bothers to treat seriously.
08/21/03
Blithely bittersweet comedy is a paean to personal freedom, and to the glories of '60s Czech cinema.
08/21/03
Top CriticAutumn 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.
08/21/03
This wisp of a Czech heart-warmer dubiously offers up amateur imposture as a form of geriatric empowerment.
08/19/03
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.
08/15/03
Top CriticA wry, tender embrace of ageing and loving, dying and living, to the fullest, as best one can.
08/14/03
Manages the rare achievement of provoking audience members to tears and laughter during the course of its 95 minute running time.
08/05/03
Top CriticA rare salute to the possibilities of life waiting to be lived.
07/27/03
A guide, a vade mecum, of old age.
07/19/03
Brodsky inhabits his role with such a charming, low-key charisma that it's hard to resist him.
04/16/03
Mr. Brodsky's final screen performance in one of his richest roles finds overlapping layers of humor and pathos.
04/03/03
Top Critic[Director Vladimír] Michálek dexterously balances the film’s rueful somberness with infectious optimism.
03/19/03
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