Vadim Jean, of Leon the Pig Farmer fame, turns his hand to an altogether different genre in One More Kiss, a serious drama about living life to the full when you've got a terminal illness. It's by no means an original
theme, but thoughtfully handled, it manages to avoid mawkish cliches along
the way.
When Sarah (Edmond) discovers she a has brain tumour, she leaves her
successful life in New York and returns to her home town in the Scottish
Borders, hoping to hook up with her childhood sweetheart, Sam (Butler).
Incidental facts such as that she broke his heart seven years ago and that
he is now married anyway do not deter her, and she embarks upon a series
of sky-diving, kite-flying adventures with her former love in a final
attempt to achieve her "Things I want(ed) to do" list.
One of the film's successes is Edmond. She portrays the demanding Sarah as
smart-arsed, selfish and belligerent but also ultimately likeable human
being coping stoically with the hand she has been dealt. One More Kiss is
not about the physical effects of illness - Sarah is healthily handsome
throughout - but the psychological effects of being given a life sentence,
and Edmond never overplays her cards. With equally excellent performances
from the three other main cast members, this is fine ensemble acting.
But it's not just about performances. Set against of the austere beauty of
Scotland, One More Kiss is director Jean's most cinematic film to date. Making the most of a seaside location and using only natural light, Jean
makes both dour grey drizzle and luminous sunsets atmospheric.
Despite the inevitability of its finale (no miracle cures here), the
outcome of this film is surprisingly life affirming, with a sincere and
heart-felt message. Perhaps a film which might be overlooked in favour of
more flashy fodder, One More Kiss nevertheless should inspire and move all those who see it.
Reviewed by Monika Maurer
Reader comments about One More Kiss
Nicola McDaid (mcdaid_nicola@euroclear.com) writes:
I loved the movie and bought the soundtrack - Trying to find any websites or more info -
email me with anything that comes up.
Nicola
Barbara (babsita22@yahoo.com) writes:
Me and my mum loved the movie! I bought the soundtrack and tried to buy the film but couldn't find it anywhere!
Where can I buy it?????
Hope you can help me....Many Thanks,
Barbara
Seyth (Email address withheld) writes:
Pretty easy to find with a Google search, just typed the name of the movie and added "to buy" you will, however need a credit card.
<http://www.loaded247.co.uk/index.php?s=2&id=18386>
Jeannie (jbrokens@yahoo.com) writes:
I bought the movie at Amazon.co.uk and really enjoyed it. A question for those of you who have the soundtrack - what is the name of the opera piece toward to end of the movie? It was so beautiful.
Thanks for any help.
BeverlyWV (beverlywv@gmail.com) writes:
Just was curious to see if anyone answered your request for more info on this 'OMK' movie?
Have you seen Gerard Butler's awesome website?
http://gerardbutler.net/
Fantastic group of fans there and many are very knowledgeable about his movie, and about Gerry. You'd really like it there...
Please take a moment to check out this link where we discuss One More Kiss > http://gerardbutler.net/haven/index.php?act=Search&nav=lv&CODE=show&searchid=89d8869fd5152421b01ae027362abe88&search_in=topics&result_type=topics&lastdate=
Hope you'll drop in and stay for a visit, you'll be welcomed to join in!
BeverlyWV
Sue (irishtyme@aol.com) writes:
I loved this movie...but than again I love all of Gerry Butler's movies!
I didn't have a problem finding the movie to buy (ebay has quite a few) but I sure can't seem to find the soundtrack. Does anyone know if it is still available and where I can get it? Thanks for any help.
Fran USA (Francessag@aol.com) writes:
I thought the movie was pretty good. I was a little put off by Sarah though as she seemed a little too pushy and needy. I realize she was dying but she had hurt Sam (Gerard Butler) once several years ago and left him to make a new life for himself which he did. He moved on with a wife and somewhat good business only to risk it once again for what? If I was his wife I would have felt the same way. (This could be a spoiler) As it got toward the end and at the opera I was crying right along with the wife. It seemed that Sam had made his choice. Although I felt bad for him in the end he got what he deserved, his luggage all packed and waiting for him.
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