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Autumn Tale
October Films


8.5

based on 26 reviews
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MPAA RATING: PG for mild thematic elements

Starring Marie Riviere, Beatrice Romand, Alain Libolt, Didier Sandre, and Alexia Portal

The final chapter in French director Eric Rohmer's "Four Seasons" series tells the story of a 45-year old widow whose friends are determined to find her a new lover.

GENRE(S):	Romance
WRITTEN BY:	Eric Rohmer
DIRECTED BY:	Eric Rohmer
RELEASE DATE:	Video: November 23, 1999 Theatrical: August 6, 1999
RUNNING TIME:	110 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	France
LANGUAGE(S):	French (with English subtitles)

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

Rohmer treasures the undervalued glories of discourse and the intimacy of conversation over the obviousness of action or sexual display.

100

San Francisco Chronicle Mick LaSalle

They talk and talk, and somehow it's delightful.

100

Chicago Tribune Michael Wilmington

A film which should gratify any audience starved for intelligent dialogue, realistic portrayals of romance and lovely, non-cliched open-air photography.

100

Boston Globe Jay Carr

Few, if any, films this year will approach, let alone equal, Autumn Tale in its subtle sparkle.

100

Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

Rohmer elegantly seduces us with people who have all of the alarming unpredictability of life.

Portland Oregonian Shawn Levy

The acting is so persuasive as to be transparent.

Washington Post Desson Thomson

A movie that dares you to slow down and enjoy the subtleties of life.

Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

Droll and delicious.

Philadelphia Inquirer Steven Rea

With deft and subtle performances and an uncomplicated but savvy script, Autumn Tale gets to the inner lives of its characters.

Village Voice J. Hoberman

If the carefully planted romantic intrigue is serenely slow to ripen, the process is never less than intriguing.

Film.com Tom Keogh

Rohmer's trademark dialogue...is as poetic in its plainness as ever.

Newsweek David Ansen

Will be remembered as a vintage Rohmer harvest.

The New York Times Dana Stevens

As sublimely warming an experience as the autumn sun that shines benevolently on the vineyard owned by the film's central character.

Film.com John Hartl

Typically low-key and lovely.

Mr. Showbiz Michael Atkinson

The summer's best cinematic equivalent to a lazy afternoon in the shade with a cool drink.

Miami Herald Phoebe Flowers

Somewhat lumbering but ultimately rewarding plot.

Baltimore Sun Ann Hornaday

It's the talk...and the extraordinarily expressive faces of those who do the talking, that accounts for its engrossing, enchanting powers.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer William Arnold

An almost documentary reality and voyeuristic appeal.

New York Daily News Jack Mathews

One of Rohmer's more engaging slices of life. The acting is impeccable.

Dallas Observer Bill Gallo

Exceptionally smart and charming.

Chicago Reader Jonathan Rosenbaum

The last and best of his "Tales of the Four Seasons."

Variety Lisa Nesselson

A typically deftly layered meditation on men, women, friendship and the prospect of romance.

Austin Chronicle Marjorie Baumgarten

A quietly interesting but unusually perceptive story about love and relationships.

New York Post Rod Dreher

Somnolent, draggy but occasionally warm-hearted.

TV Guide Sandra Contreras

(Rohmer's) simple script and methods capture a sense of place and character that eludes far more conspicuously stylish directors.

Film.com Ernest Hardy

Remind(s) us of the power of good old-fashioned character-driven movies.

The average user rating for this movie is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Andrew T. gave it a9:
Charming fill. Rohmer keeps us guessing how each character truly feels throughout the whole film. The end result is moving and satisfying.

John B. gave it an 8:
Not the absolute best of the director's films, but still very enjoyable indeed.

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