This is a movie I would recommend to my kids. Real people with real lives in a real place- you hardly can find that any more.
The Scotland of the Isles is the real star of this movie- what a beautiful place, moody, misty, and genuine.
I don't know of any other movie the leading lady was in, but she is wonderful in this- headstrong (see previous comment) barely covers it. Yet, she is not so self-involved (despite her self-assurance) that she fails to see the honor and courage and innate goodness of the island folk around her. Eccentric, yes, but the proverbial Salt of the Earth.
And, the whirlpool has to be seen to be appreciated. Filmed at the sight of one of only five actual "Maelstroms" on earth, it is magnificent to see.
If you enjoy movies about real people- no glamor, no special effects, no CG, no exploding cars- I think you will enjoy this one.
The Scotland of the Isles is the real star of this movie- what a beautiful place, moody, misty, and genuine.
I don't know of any other movie the leading lady was in, but she is wonderful in this- headstrong (see previous comment) barely covers it. Yet, she is not so self-involved (despite her self-assurance) that she fails to see the honor and courage and innate goodness of the island folk around her. Eccentric, yes, but the proverbial Salt of the Earth.
And, the whirlpool has to be seen to be appreciated. Filmed at the sight of one of only five actual "Maelstroms" on earth, it is magnificent to see.
If you enjoy movies about real people- no glamor, no special effects, no CG, no exploding cars- I think you will enjoy this one.