Writer Alex Sheldon (Luke Wilson) must finish his novel within a month. If he doesn't, he won't get paid. And, if that happens, angry Mafia types to whom he owes money will come looking for him. In order to expedite things, Alex hires typist Emma Dinsmore (Kate Hudson) and begins dictating his novel. The book is about a doomed love affair between a character similar to Alex and a character named Polina Delacroix (Sophie Marceau). But, as Alex falls for Emma, his work takes a different turn..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 96 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, Romance
✓ Stars: Luke Wilson, Kate Hudson, Sophie Marceau, David Paymer, Paul Wilson
✓ Director: Janet Hirshenson, Rob Reiner, Robert Leighton, Jane Jenkins, Marc Shaiman
The Alex & Emma (2003) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Alex & Emma (2003) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Alex & Emma (2003) is staring with Luke Wilson, Kate Hudson, Sophie Marceau, David Paymer, Paul Wilson, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Janet Hirshenson, Rob Reiner, Robert Leighton, Jane Jenkins, Marc Shaiman juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.