Mostly Martha (2001)

My personal Favorite!

Our German class had to watch this movie which is where I fell in love with in. Being a now 3rd year culinary student minoring in German language, I could watch this beautiful movie constantly! December 7, 2008

Mostly Martha

This movie is really charming, not a bit trite like it's distant U.S. cousin "No Reservations" . The German take on this improbable love story is refreshing. It has drama, adventure, and delicate humor. You must see this film. Have a wonderful time! November 27, 2008

Mostly Martha

Beyond great! A true tour of the heart and a reminder that the sun rises - always. An absolute "upper'
I was lifted up by this film! There was so much unassuming joy scattered throughout this story. It was so hopeful in the face of the worst kind of loss; a message that there is light at the end of all of our dark tunnels. And a clear reminder that we are not in control. The whole script seemed a solid comment on the resilience of the spirit and the strength of the truest kind of love, that of a child.
It was without any offensive content, save one mild curse word and my 9 year old enjoyed it as much as my husband and I. Even where almost uncontrollable passion was represented, it certainly got the message across without going too far.... left something to one's imagination, which is always more fun. Less CAN be more.
Martina Gedeck (Martha) is a master at conveying her character's deepest thought and emotion through the smallest gesture and her colorful body language, she is a natural actress and natural beauty. Her role was perfectly cast.
Sergio Castellito (Mario)'s performance carries 1/2 the weight of this beautiful film so easily and unassumingly, but it was Mario's soulful eyes and open and uncorrupted manner that pushed me over the edge and made me love him.
It is one of the top 5 best "feel good" movies I have ever seen
Other movies that made me feel like this were MARTIAN CHILD with John Cusack and AUGUST RUSH.
I cannot finish without mentioning the incredible performance, by Maxime Foerste, who played the 8 year old girl, Lina, was heart wrenching and at the same time healing and filled with hope. I am a mother of three. This film plucked at those strings I so vehmently protect and made me remember what or who really matters and that it's best to show them - now.
I would recommend it to anyone... as soon as they can read! September 28, 2008

Oh so worthwhile...

This is a moving and wonderful film...lovely to look at...well done on all fronts! 5 Stars for Martha. July 27, 2008

The Best

This movie is one of the best that I have ever watched. I have seen it maybe 25 times... I don't seem to tire of it. It has almost everything you could want in a movie - tension, love, sweetness, hope, loss... everything.
The actors are marvelous - they are not perfect looking people - that makes it even better. The scenes with the therapist are wonderful. The small niece is very believable.

The American movie version RESERVATIONS with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart is awful compared to this original. There is no real feeling in it, nor does it make much sense. Please see this one! You will in no way be disappointed. I have recommended it to everyone I know! July 13, 2008

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