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A Walk in the Clouds (1995)

Rate: 9
Viewed: 1/03, 6/04, 7/21

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7/21: Here's an underrated Keanu Reeves picture: A Walk in the Clouds.

Following the same tradition of Como agua para chocolate, the cinematography is top-notch and should've won the Oscar. Many scenes of California's Napa Valley are gorgeous. The story is also terrific with great acting coming from everybody. There are a lot of twists and turns, especially at the end when the father's anger tragically consumes it all.

At first, Keanu Reeves and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón don't show any chemistry, but as time passes, it becomes more evident they're meant to be together. Hence, it didn't make sense why Paul Sutton was thinking of his wife, somebody who he barely knew and had only met for a few days, as a matter of honor.

Then again, Keanu Reeves is an inspired casting choice because what Victoria Aragon said is true: "Paul Sutton...you're the most honorable man I have ever known." The appearances of Giancarlo Giannini and Anthony Quinn make this one special. They're simply perfect.

All in all, A Walk in the Clouds brings back the feel of the 30's and 40's romance films.