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I am not going to discuss the plot since it has been provided by others. My love for this movie is mainly based on the devotion the two main characters have for each other, the back stories, and the visual beauty of nearly all of the scenes. And, of course, the way it weaves humor into a theme based on tragedy.Reno as Marcello does an excellent job of portraying a somewhat clumsy, obsessive character who has a heart of gold and a bent for mischief. Ruehl's character, Roseanna, is the perfect foil to Marcello and every bit his soul mate. Her sister, Cecilia (Poly Walker) is temperamental and fiery (and Walker's Italian is excellent). There are others in the story who are mainly there to provide back stories - one humorous and the other bitter - as well as to support the main story.To me the scenery is as much a star as the actors. The small Italian town is simply beautiful and captured as almost art in scene after scene. Even the trattoria owned by Marcello and Rosanna had a rustic, authentic quality that made you feel as though you were in it. If I had to pick any one scene as memorable it would be the opening one where the surreal visual of a tightrope walker dropping flowers on a coffin below, timed with the priest's prayer verses, sticks in my mind and epitomizes art. Of course, that scene sets the stage for the laughs, smiles and tears that follow to the feel-good and funny ending.If you love quirky comedies with a range of emotion and beautiful cinematography you will probably love this movie.

The premise of this movie (especially the ending) is a bit silly but an enjoyable performance by Jean Reno and Mercedes Ruehl. Sweet and romantic. The local characters are great.. including the accountant, his girlfriend, and the hair dryer scene (no spoilers!). I found this movie as a VHS at a thrift store many years ago and loved it, now glad it's on Amazon prime.

I saw it on video and bought the DVD just to make sure I can see it again. I love this movie and enjoyed every minute of it. It was hilariously funny and the casting was brilliant. None of the stars are Italian or even of Italian descent but I was raised with Italian relatives and went to Italy 4 times, and they were perfectly cast and credible. This movie is very touching as well as funny.

"For Roseanna" is a wonderfully sweet romantic comedy about a loving husband and his devotion to his dying wife. The film is full of charismatic performances, but Jean Reno steals the show by a narrow margin. Mercedes Ruehl is also warm and lovely in the title role. For a story so focused on the subject of death, the character of Marcello is the embodiment of vitality, and his various efforts to keep his fellow townsmen alive so they don't take up the last graves in the village cemetery are hilarious. Having seen Reno more typically in dramatic roles in movies such as "The Professional," "Mission: Impossible," and "Ronin," I was impressed with the very gifted comic range that he demonstrates here. With very fine talented supporting performances from Polly Walker, Trevor Peacock, Renato Scarpa, Roberto Della Casa, and Mark Frankel (tragically, his final performance), this is a little jewel of a movie. Don't miss it.

Nice movie, sometimes funny, sometimes very touching. Yes, it is odd that it is an Italian setting, but it's all in English... but that is better than subtitles. I recommend this for just an easy going, easy to watch movie appropriate for the whole family. I'm sure that most people will really enjoy it. I won't give away the plot or the story line, just try it for yourself. It's interesting to see the culture, and the beauty of Italy.

I've seen this movie a few times and finally broke down and got myself a copy since Amazon's price was awesome. The scenery and setting are beautiful. The love between the husband and wife is very real and touching. There is also some everyday life humor that makes the drama lighter, and isn't real life like that? I also love that these characters are middle aged, married for years, and still in love. It's not wishy-washy; they have had life through them a few curves. The characters are likable and have depth. I would characterize this movie as drama/romance with a side of humor. I could say more but I don't want to give away the plot!

Love Jean Reno, have ever since i saw him in "Leon".Polly Walker is beautiful, and Mercedes Ruehl volatile and passionate. This is just a great film. Funny, poignant, life (and love) affirming, and well paced. Love the passion and depth of the couple, the beauty of the scenery and village life portayed, and the marvellous Reno as he desperately tries to fulfil his wifes wish to be buried beside her daughter in the overcrowded village cemetery. Does not sound like the recipe for a romantic comedy, but like the wine and food of the region, it is complex without being complicated, and earthy without being crude. Also wonderfully satisfying! This is a real treat of a movie.

This is a great little sleeper movie. Jean Reno shows his talent in this movie. It is funny, heartfelt and pretty wonderful.

Glad to track this down as the title has changed from the original. Funny, heartwarming and totally enjoyable.

Love this movie! DVD was exactly as described!

I bought a copy of this on the old VHS tape format back in the day. And when trying to trade in all my tapes for the new fangled DVD was annoyed that i could never find it anywhere.It was because the title had changed !Marcello is a cafe owner in a sleepy Italian village.His beloved wife is suffering from an unspecified illness that will eventually take her life. Her greatest wish is to be buried in the cemetery alongside their daughter who died as a child. However, the cemetery is almost full.In this endeavour, poor Marcello (played wonderfully by the great Jean Reno) spends most of his time running around the village ensuring nobody does anything stupid or dangerous that might cause them to die and so take up a valuable space that he holds dear in the cemetery.ALL parts are wonderfully cast and beautifully acted. Reno and the often underrated Mercedes Ruehl, make a brilliant couple and with support from Polly Walker and Mark Frankel, it's a fabulous movie and i recommend it.

This is a disgrace! The DVD does not work and looks like a pirated version.I am so bitterly disappointed as it was a birthday gift.

This video was advertised with Dutch and English audio. It arrived with Dutch and French audio and subtitles in Dutch. If I had know this from the description, I would never have purchased the DVD.