The warm, reassuring gravitas of Morgan Freeman anchors Feast of Love, a multi-character meditation on the mysteries of that oh-so-powerful emotion. Bradley (Greg Kinnear, Little Miss Sunshine), owner of a coffee shop in O... more »regon, thinks his marriage is idyllic--until his wife (Selma Blair, Hellboy) leaves him for another woman. One of Bradley's baristas (Toby Hemingway, The Covenant) falls head over heels for a girl who comes looking for a job (Alexa Davalos, The Chronicles of Riddick), but his abusive father (Fred Ward, Miami Blues) spells trouble for the relationship. Finally, a professor (Freeman) and his wife (Jane Alexander, Kramer vs. Kramer) struggle to find purpose in life in the aftermath of a personal tragedy. Though some scenes are a bit precious and the dialogue leans too much on semi-philosophical pronouncements, viewers will find it hard not to identify with the universal trials of romance and the yearning for a family. Also starring Radha Mitchell (High Art, Pitch Black) as a real estate broker who can't stop seeing a married man. Warning: Feast of Love is predominantly about the ways of the heart, it features several fairly explicit sex scenes. Directed by Robert Benton (Places in the Heart, Nobody's Fool). --Bret Fetzer
Really interesting interconnected lives that makes for a great story. The problem was that common themes drove down the rating. Had some tearjerking moments especially the ending.
John C. from CUTLER BAY, FL Reviewed on 6/29/2019...
What an unexpected joy! The movie moved me.
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Wayne F. (WWIIpfc) from COLORADO SPGS, CO Reviewed on 10/24/2015...
We very much enjoyed this crazy but very realistic DVD.
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Jennifer D. (jennicat) from ST AUGUSTINE, FL Reviewed on 1/3/2015...
I loved this movie, Greg Kinnear made me believe this movie.
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Belinda S. (niara) from NEW YORK, NY Reviewed on 12/26/2013...
Harry Stevenson: God is either dead or he despises us.
Bradley Smith: You don't really believe that.
Bradley Smith: God doesn't hate us, Harry. If he did, he wouldn't have made our hearts so brave.
Maybe it was just the mood I was in (a month after my 51st birthday) or the time (Christmas Day) that influenced me as I sat on my sofa and watched this deeply touching film. Christmas is like one of those old-fashioned spin tops: you pull the top and it makes the thing whirl out of control, briefly, beautifully, and then it slows down and just stops. Once the packages are open and the dinner is eaten, you're sitting there surrounded by pieces of wrapping paper and a pile of dishes in the sink and life just goes back to the maddening rush, like the top while it whirled.
Watching this movie in a quiet house made me sit and think. Looking back, it came at a perfect time: it unfolded, like a beautiful flower, as it buds and then blooms. You have to take your time over it; luxuriate over the beautiful dialogue, and the bravura acting. Morgan Freeman and Jane Alexander, folks I would gladly pay money to see them stand in front of an audience and read the phone book. Newcomers Alexa Davalos and Toby Hemingway, who reminded us of the beauty of young love, a story as old as Romeo and Juliet; Radha Mitchell in a prime Ice Queen Melting role and Greg Kinnear, who has demonstrated more range than I thought possible.
This one was marketed completely WRONG. It is NOT your basic RomCom and if anything, actually anti-RomCom. No goofiness, no silliness. No Jennifer's in sight (Aniston or Lopez or Garner). Just a thoughtful rumination on love -- being in love, to love and to be loved back. A joy.
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Gerald R. from RACINE, WI Reviewed on 9/20/2011...
Interwoven stories of love and healing. Of people following their hearts and their lust. Worth watching.
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Gayle V. from CLARKSVILLE, TN Reviewed on 6/14/2010...
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Jack P. from WILMINGTON, DE Reviewed on 3/13/2010...
A very interesting pic.
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Peter Q. (Petequig) Reviewed on 2/21/2010...
Interesting mix of love stories. Central figure of Morgan Freeman ties it all together.
1 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Danielle T. (sugarkane) from FITCHBURG, WI Reviewed on 11/23/2008...
Feast of Love is precisely that, a movie about love, all different kinds of love. It isn't always flowers and candy, it isn't always pretty, but this movie was very touching. Standout performances by Freeman, Kinnear, Jane Alexander, and Alexa Davalos (who really sparkled). I highly recommend!