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The Republic of Love

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The Republic of Love (2003)

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Reviews Counted:9

Fresh:4

Rotten:5

Average Rating:5.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: This romantic comedy based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Carol Shields takes a clever look at the pitfalls of modern-day romance. While Tom is barely 40, he's already been married and... This romantic comedy based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Carol Shields takes a clever look at the pitfalls of modern-day romance. While Tom is barely 40, he's already been married and divorced several times. On the other end of the spectrum lies Fay, a well-educated woman who believes--based on her parent's idyllic pairing--that who one marries is the most important decision a person makes in their life. Despite their many differences, Tom and Fay fall head over heels in love with each other from the moment they meet. Their future together hints at the promise of wedding bells until Fay's parents make the shocking and sudden announcement that after 40 years of being happily wedded, they are getting divorced. Thrown into emotional upheaval by this news, Fay will require all the convincing in the world to believe once more that love is worth the risk. Director Deepa Mehta (BOLLYWOOD/HOLLYWOOD) displays a great sense for visual storytelling, making each scene a true feast for the eye. [More]

Starring: Kate Lynch, Brooke D'Orsay

Starring: Kate Lynch, Brooke D'Orsay

Director: Deepa Mehta

Director: Deepa Mehta

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02/09/06
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Wintry symbolism has never felt so forced -- and in a film that ought to have been played as a romantic comedy, it's never been more out of place, either.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
07/25/04
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
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A quaintly uncomplicated romance that struggles to keep up with the quality of its acting.

Full Review Source: Toronto Star | comment Comment
02/13/04
Peter Howell
Peter Howell
Toronto Star
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Mehta's screenplay never effectively addresses one of the major themes of the story.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
02/13/04
Louis B. Hobson
Louis B. Hobson
Jam! Movies

A modest endeavour but there is much to quietly savour here.

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02/13/04
Bruce Kirkland
Bruce Kirkland
Jam! Movies

The charisma of the cast goes a long way to bring warmth to this story of winter love.

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
02/13/04
Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
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The tiresome zaniness and Seinfeldian conceits might be forgivable if the romantic plot weren’t so full of empty truisms and nonsense lines that would stump a Zen monk.

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02/12/04
Brian Gibson
Brian Gibson
Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)

The lack of vitality and dramatic storyline renders this tale about faith in love underwhelming and artificial.

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02/12/04
Angela Baldassarre
Angela Baldassarre
Sympatico.ca

...remains entertaining because of the two stars, both of whom give incredibly charismatic performances.

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02/11/04
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02/11/04
Kim Linekin
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Mehta's confidently crafted film is more intelligent and serious than your standard romantic comedy.

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02/10/04
Dan Jardine
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