Ignore the idiotic title that belongs on a cheesy romance novel, because it's not representative of "Passion's Way." Instead, this moderately steamy costume drama is based on Edith Wharton's novel "The Reef," and more or less follows the book faithfully, with some beautiful settings and (mostly) excellent acting. Charles Darrow (Timothy Dalton) has been reunited with his first love Anna (Sela Ward), now a widow living in France. He plans to propose to her, but on the train receives a telegram telling... more info
An Excellent movie:
Passion's way movie is based on the Novel "The Reef" by Edith Wharton. The American novelist Edith Wharton spent most of her professional life in Europe. "The Reef" exemplifies her close observation of Americans in France, their inner lives and social conflicts. On his way to France to see his beloved, the widowed Anna Leath (outstanding perfomance by the always beautiful and talented Sela Ward), Charles Darrow (Timothy Dalton-former James Bond) receives a telegram telling him not to come due to an... more info
Not much passion:
This film is set in France in 1911. Timothy Dalton meets an old girlfriend who he hasn't seen for years, since they last met she has been married and widowed and has an adult stepson. She invites him to stay at her place in the country, but then sends him a telegram putting him off at the last moment. Thinking she doesn't care for him any more, he embarks on an affair with a young girl he has previously been acquainted with who is at a loose end in Paris. Later he gets a letter from old girlfriend and... more info
Attractive Period Drama:
First of all I am a huge Timothy Dalton fan. I also adore period movies. So these 2 factors were enough for me to buy this film. Did not know what to expect but was happilly surprised at how drawn in I was by this story. I guess this is more a chick flik. But sensitive men should enjoy it too. Good acting all around. Would make a great addition to anyone's collection who enjoys these sorts of films.
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