In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author
moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three
kids, who help reignite his passion for writing.
Synopsis
A
famous Western novelists struggle with alcoholism has sapped his
passion for writing. He decides to take a lakeside cabin for the summer
in picturesque Belle Isle, and befriends the family next door-an
attractive single mom and her young daughters-who help him find
inspiration again.
A famous Western novelists
struggle with alcoholism has sapped his passion for writing. He decides
to take a lakeside cabin for the summer in picturesque Belle Isle, and
befriends the family next door-an attractive single mom and her …
The Magic of Belle Isle
Storyline
In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three kids, who help reignite his passion for writing.The children are wonderfully cast and fabulous in their given roles, as is Virginia Madsen as their mother.
Yes, Morgan Freeman is a genius actor and plays the part well, but the romantic undertone is a little creepy. He is twenty-five years older than Virgina Madsen, who is exceptionally attractive for a fifty-year-old woman, but they do not fit romantically and his character comes off a little pervy for his subtle lusting after her. If the genders were reversed, it would be a total turn-off for the viewer. The continuation of the much older man/younger woman scenario (think "The Bridges of Madison County") is dated and unrealistic.
The setting is beautiful and the storyline sentimental, so, overall, it is a solid summer film.
Production Details
Directors
Rob Reiner | Director |
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