Alejandro Agresti's 'The Lake House' is an unusual love story where two lovers are separated by two years. It couldn't have been easy to bring such a story on screen and there are some confusing moments and a few plot holes but Agresti makes up for this with some wonderful visuals, the actors and the overall subtle romantic feel. Generally, I am not a big fan of romantic dramas but there is a certain gentleness, innocence and subtlety about 'The Lake House' which works for me.
Moreover, the lead actors Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves (reuniting on screen after 12 years since the 1994 movie 'Speed') share an electric chemistry. Their scenes together are among the highlights. Reeves, though he is a little off in a few sequences, is suitably restrained most of the time. The actor shows improvement and growth. However, the star of the movie is Sandra Bullock. Though, at times, Bullock's Kate does remind one of her Lucy character (from the 1996 movie 'While You Were Sleeping'), Kate is more ambivalent and indecisive. The viewer can easily empathize with, and on some level relate to, Kate's loneliness and her strive for happiness. Shohreh Agdashloo and Christopher Plummer lend fine support. The soundtrack goes well with the silence and tranquility of the film and the cinematography is good.
My first viewing of 'The Lake House' was two years ago and I had mixed opinions mostly due to the confusion of the plot. I watched it again recently and this time I really enjoyed it. The flaws are still there and bits of it are still complex to follow but this time I took more notice of the positive. It's a great date movie but also a brilliant choice for a rainy day or for a cold winter's night.
Moreover, the lead actors Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves (reuniting on screen after 12 years since the 1994 movie 'Speed') share an electric chemistry. Their scenes together are among the highlights. Reeves, though he is a little off in a few sequences, is suitably restrained most of the time. The actor shows improvement and growth. However, the star of the movie is Sandra Bullock. Though, at times, Bullock's Kate does remind one of her Lucy character (from the 1996 movie 'While You Were Sleeping'), Kate is more ambivalent and indecisive. The viewer can easily empathize with, and on some level relate to, Kate's loneliness and her strive for happiness. Shohreh Agdashloo and Christopher Plummer lend fine support. The soundtrack goes well with the silence and tranquility of the film and the cinematography is good.
My first viewing of 'The Lake House' was two years ago and I had mixed opinions mostly due to the confusion of the plot. I watched it again recently and this time I really enjoyed it. The flaws are still there and bits of it are still complex to follow but this time I took more notice of the positive. It's a great date movie but also a brilliant choice for a rainy day or for a cold winter's night.