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Under the Tuscan Sun [Fullscreen]

Actor(s): Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan, Raoul Bova, Vincent Riotta
Director(s): Audrey Wells
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: PG-13
Content Advisory: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Movie Release: 2003
DVD Release: 02/03/2004
Format: DVD - Pan and Scan - Closed Captioned
Edition: Dual Layered
Audio Tracks: English, French
Subtitles: Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 53 mins
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Total Copies: 4
Genres: Comedy Drama, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Comedy of Manners
See Also: Under the Tuscan Sun [Widescreen]

DVD Synopsis

A woman starts her life over with a new home in a new land in this romantic comedy drama . Frances (Diane Lane) is a writer in her mid-'30s who feels emotionally derailed after her divorce. Unhappy and unable to write, she isn't sure what to do with her life, and her best friend Patti (Sandra Oh) decides she needs some time away from her problems. With that in mind, Patti gives Frances a ticket for a two-week tour of the Tuscany region of Italy; while there, Frances finds a dilapidated old villa. Charmed by the warmth, beauty, and charm of the small town of Cortona, Frances impulsively decides to buy the villa, thinking she can fix it up herself. The home proves to be more of a handyman's special than she imagined, but as she slowly gets the hang of household maintenance, Italian style, Frances develops a new confidence as she makes friends with her neighbors and finds love with a handsome local named Marcello (Raoul Bova). Under the Tuscan Sun is loosely adapted from the memoir by Frances Mayes, who (unlike the leading character of the film) remained happily married during her sojourn in Tuscany. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Actors

Diane Lane - Frances Mayes
Sandra Oh - Patti
Lindsay Duncan - Katherine
Raoul Bova - Marcello
Vincent Riotta - Mr. Martini

Editorial Review of DVD

Diane Lane stars in this screen adaptation of Frances Mayes' best-selling memoir, which has been given a sound presentation for its DVD release. Under the Tuscan Sun has been transferred to disc in pan-and-scan format at the full-screen aspect ratio of 1.33:1. (A letterboxed widescreen edition is also available.) The audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital 5.1. Viewers may choose between the original English soundtrack and a dubbed version in French, while optional Spanish subtitles have also been included. Bonus material includes an audio commentary from director Audrey Wells, several deleted scenes, and a short documentary on the production of the film. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

Elaine D. from VICTORIA, TX wrote on 9/29/2009...

Thoroughly enjoyed this light hearted movie. Brings out what is really important in our lives, not the things but forever the people! Well done!

Sarah F. (Ferdy63) from DALTON, GA wrote on 6/3/2009...

2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This film is so beautiful and fun. You'll fall in love. Diane Lane is a woman betrayed by her husband who, on a whim, buys an old estate in Tuscany. The place is falling apart much like her life. She undertakes the task of fixing the house along with a great cast of characters that you can't help but love. In the process, she also manages to mend her own heart and be happy again.

Alice H. (singlegalkansas) from TOPEKA, KS wrote on 3/2/2009...

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I liked this romantic comedy/drama. It was sweet and gave hope that after divorce you can find love again...and not with whom you expect.