Autumn in New York (2000)

User Rating:

4.8/10   

Director:

Joan Chen

Writer (WGA):

Allison Burnett (written by)

Release Date:

11 August 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Romance | Drama

Tagline:

He fell in love for the first time... she fell in love forever.

Plot:

Romantic drama about an aging playboy who falls for a sweet, but terminally ill, young woman.

Plot Keywords:

New York | May December Romance | Older Man Younger Woman Relationship | Philanderer | Death

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Richard Gere	...	Will Keane
Winona Ryder	...	Charlotte Fielding
Anthony LaPaglia	...	John
Elaine Stritch	...	Dolly
Vera Farmiga	...	Lisa Tyler
Sherry Stringfield	...	Sarah
Jill Hennessy	...	Lynn McCale
J.K. Simmons	...	Dr. Tom Grandy
Sam Trammell	...	Simon
Mary Beth Hurt	...	Dr. Sibley
Kali Rocha	...	Shannon
Steven Randazzo	...	Alberto
Toby Poser	...	Autumn Woman #1
George Spielvogel III	...	Netto
Ranjit Chowdhry	...	Fakir

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language and some sensuality.

Runtime:

103 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Certification:

Portugal:M/12 | Malaysia:U | South Korea:15 | UK:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:TE | Denmark:A | Finland:K-7 (DVD rating) | Finland:K-8 (original rating) | France:U | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #37569) | Philippines:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Lakeshore Entertainment

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Charlotte makes a hat specifically to wear to the ball, but she isn't wearing it when she finally gets there; presumably, she got distracted and forgot it.

Quotes:

Charlotte: If you wanted to seduce me you could have just asked.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Music by Gabriel Yared (2005) (V)

Soundtrack:

Beautiful

Just doesn't feel good..

I have watched the movie a couple of times on the cable, mainly because I'm an avid fan of Richard Gere.The story-line has interesting subplots, which sadly don't evolve further,eg- Charlotte's reaction to what Will did to her mum, why does she return the watch{what does it signify or why does she take it in the first place}are examples of how sub-plots are nipped into the bud, as the story enfolds.The intimate scenes aren't electric, or I wonder if they had subtlety as their underlying theme.The background score is heavenly, and so is the scenery,esp.the falling leaves, Central Park. Unfortunately,there's a certain element of depression,moroseness inherent in the storyline from the inception,the photography{though wonderful},all of which exude coldness,just doesn't feel good when you watch the movie- a queasy feeling when some innocent is about to be executed.I wish they had ended it on a happier note, with the cardiac surgeon successfully performing the surgery.The end,where they portray Charlotte's reflection is quite poignant.Only one query-Did it mean that the rest of his life, he'll be true to her memories, and not indulge in his former activities? What say thou? feedback will be appreciated.