Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)

In most movies, it is allowed and forgiven adultery for men, but If women did it they are killed such as this movie. Whyyyyyyyy? This film did not any reaction this prejudiceIf a thing is wrong, it will be bad for all not only women.If a thing is wrong, it will be bad for all not only women.In most movies, it is allowed and forgiven adultery for men, but If women did it they are killed such as this movie. Whyyyyyyyy? This film did not any reaction this prejudiceIn most movies, it is allowed and forgiven adultery for men, but If women did it they are killed such as this movie. Whyyyyyyyy? This film did not any reaction this prejudiceIn most movies, it is allowed and forgiven adultery for men, but If women did it they are killed such as this movie. Whyyyyyyyy? This film did not any reaction this prejudice

"Love In The Time Of Cholera" got panned despite its broad cast so I had to give it a go. I was glad I did.Florentino Ariza (Javier Bardem) meets Fermina Dazza (Giovanna Mezzogiorno) in a chance encounter. Though this first meeting does not see the two of them together, Florentino lives the rest of his life trying to get back to the woman of his dreams, ironically finding sex as the only cure to his want.This was a truly beautiful film. I was completely captivated by it from the beginning. The story is just wonderful, the acting is magnificent, and the sets are terrific. I really can't say enough about "Love In The Time Of Cholera", it's just that good.See it.

I loved this movie. Apparently the courtship was loosely based on Gabriel García Márquez's parents' romance. I read the book (in Engish) many years ago and was very happy with the transition to film. It was a little strange to see Bardem (No Country for Old Men) in the lead role but as the movie continued he seemed very well cast for the role. It was cast before No Country in any event and if not I doubt he would have got the role. As an English speaking person I have no criticsism of the choice of language or the adaptation. The essence and magic of the story are 100% there for me. I think the movie should have been Oscar nominated. I would like to see someone attempt to put Gabriel García Márquez's "100 Years of Solitude" to film. That would be difficult.

Before writing this commentary, I went through most of the reviews- skimmed and scanned those which did not meet my expectations. Here is what I think of this film: To be honest, the movie in most parts covers the entire book bearing in mind that the three and half hundred page book has been written by one of the world greatest fiction maestros. Who would have ever thought that the makers of this movie will bring that Belgian photographer “taking Fermina Daza and her cousin’s pictures” on screen or watching the poetry function scene- the same amount of time- attended by Fermina, Florentina and Juvenal where at one point the amateur from China wins. And so on and so forth… The music is spellbinding as if you are in a beautiful spring night dream. The songs are by Shakira and obviously are timeless. Cinematography is brilliant- as if being in a painting exhibition.If some movie goers think there are minor facial or make up flaws, which I personally don’t think there are, it’s because the movie is filmed in a steamy and humid portal city of Columbia. It’s Caribbean climate! Make up artists had to apply it again and again every minute. Speaking of setting, it took director years to convince the author to give him the right to make this movie. At first they had Brazil as the set in mind but later they decided to change the location to Columbia.Giovanna Mezzogiorno playing Fermina Daza for me is the highlight of the movie who performs her role very well. The part when Florentina Ariza meets Fermina Daza after almost quarter of a century professing his fidelity and everlasting love; in return tormented Fermina replies “Florentino Ariza, get out of here! And don’t show your face again for the years of life that are left to you.” I thought that was outstanding.Language critics must adhere that the readers and makers of the movie are English speakers; it’s as simple as that. Committee decision!Those who have read the novel will find the movie more enjoyable for it has achieved every element of Marquez’s book from sex and taboos to metaphors and poetry. Those who haven’t, I implore them to read the book first, forget being dyspeptic and watch it with uncluttered mind.8.5/10