"The most unusual and enchanting musical in years" (Roger Ebert), this cinematic ode to legendary composer Cole Porter is at once buoyantly fun and "heartbreakingly beautiful" (Liz Smith). OscarĀ(r) winner* Kevin Kline (Th... more »e Ice Storm) is "perfection" (Rolling Stone) as the elegant and deeply complex Porter in a film that offers "knockout performances" (Gene Shalit) from Natalie Cole, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Diana Krall, Alanis Morissette and Robbie Williams, and "melancholy, wit and style to burn" (The Philadelphia Inquirer)! From Paris to Venice to Broadway to Hollywood, the lives of Cole (Kline) and Linda (Ashley Judd) Porter were never less thanglamorous and wildly unconventional. Though Cole's thirst for life strained their marriage, Linda never stopped being his muse, inspiring some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century.*1988: Supporting Actor, A Fish Called Wanda« less
Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL Reviewed on 5/18/2022...
I love that era and found this fascinating. I had no idea about Mr. Porter, but then again, those things were kept secret back then.
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K. K. (GAMER) Reviewed on 4/8/2022...
Others seem to like this but we could not get into it.
Alice B. from SANDY, UT Reviewed on 2/16/2014...
This is quite an interesting story about the life of Cole Porter. In Paris, younger Cole meets the beautiful, vibrant Linda Lee Thomas who becomes his wife and the whole backbone of his life. Linda and Cole live in Paris, Venice, New York, Hollywood and Massachusetts . With out Linda's love and support Cole would have done nothing. When Linda leaves him, Cole rides a horse to his death and end up with 2 broken legs.Linda will not let them amputate. So after years over 20 operations Cole limps with 2 canes and help. When Linda dies of lung disease Cole is crushed and loses a leg. HE finishes his last musical. A most interesting story with lot of great music.
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Geraldine M. from AUBURN, CA Reviewed on 5/25/2012...
Beautiful story, and beautiful music about the life of Cole Porter and his very unknown private life.
3 of 5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Peter Q. (Petequig) Reviewed on 1/28/2010...
Fascinating life story. Great acting
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Melinda G. from BUFORD, GA Reviewed on 2/5/2008...
I love this movie and find the music enchanting and the acting wonderful.
4 of 5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Lorraine S. (rainey) from WOODLAND HLS, CA Reviewed on 11/15/2007...
LOVED this movie! I thought it was terribly under appreciated by reviewers at the time of its release.
The songs are among the finest interpretations of Cole Porter's catalogue ever! I utterly readjusted my respect for Sheryl Crow as a serious performer after hearing her sing "Begin the Begine" as though her life depended on it.
The love story is complicated to be sure and very touching in its way. Ashley Judd will rip your heart out and Kevin Kline is both charming as the young Porter and stunning in his flawless portrayal of Porter's aging voice.