On paper the story of Bride Flight might be told in 5 sentences but it's all executed in a convincing fashion with a keen and convincing eye for locale and historic atmosphere. The movie is about three women that fly to find their future in New Zealand in the fifties. On the plane is a man that will influence and tie their lives together in an unforeseen manner. The strength of the movie lies in the characters and the convincing way they are portrayed. Waldemar Torenstra is very convincing as the charismatic and Deanesque Frank that makes the other male characters (but not their performers) pale in comparison. Karina Smulders is delicious with her big naive gazing eyes. In fact the whole cast turns in solid performances and the young and old versions of the characters are very much in line with each other. All in all it's not an epic movie like "de Tweeling", director Ben Sombogaard previous movie, but it increasingly takes you by the throat as the story unwinds and relationships become clearer. A pity we did not see more of Rutger Hauer though.
32 Reviews
Great acting in great cinema
gunneman-119 October 2008
I saw the trailer of this movie several times and I just hated it. Bombastic overpowering music that overloaded my senses and gave the impression of an average movie. The complete movie is totally different and I loved every minute of it (all 130). The acting is subtle and strong and New Zealand provides a beautiful background for some amazing shots. The story has real power and all twists and turns feel very natural. You get a real good feel about all the characters involved and their motivations. They all evolve together to the end of the movie. Special mention for me are two of the main characters, Frank and Ada. The (erotic) tension between these actors is one of the most intense I've ever seen in cinema. If you like well told drama with great acting this is the movie for you. Forget the trailer, go to see the real thing!
Bride Flight
cartercrisp24 May 2011
Oh, what a tangled web we weave. But to how many webs do we belong? How many decisions were made outside our comprehension that changed the course of life forever? How many of those decisions became regrets? It doesn't really matter because yesterday happened, but it is interesting to consider the interconnected backstage of existence. And then tremble at the great unknown that is your parent's past. There's just so much we'll never know. And that's mostly OK. Bride Flight is a film that I admired because its leading characters were not only exquisitely defined, but their stories felt distinct and complete, almost separate within a greater whole. These people kept things from one another, and yet they were all so pivotal to each other. The dramatic irony fires on all cylinders. And the ensemble has absolutely excellent chemistry to pull it off. You never doubt the natural unfolding of events because every glance they give or catch is so engaging. New Zealand serves as a breathtakingly epic backdrop to this romance that jumps back and forth on a timeline much more gracefully than so many other examples. When it does jump back you start to become very happy certain rigid social customs have been left behind, and that's a testament to how fully yet subtly its realized. This was a pleasant surprise to watch.
old-fashion romantic melodrama
SnoopyStyle2 October 2016
In the present day, successful winemaker Frank de Rooy dies and three women are requested at his funeral. In 1953, a KLM flight breaks a record traveling from London to Christchurch. Frank meets Ada van Holland, Esther Cahn, and Marjorie Mullin who are three of the brides on their way to New Zealand. Frank lost his family in colonial Indonesia during the war. He falls for country girl Ada but she's already married by proxy to Calvinist Derk Visser. She goes on to live a loveless marriage in a bunker having several children. The only passion is the exchange of letters with Frank until he discovers them. Esther is an independent Jewish woman after losing everyone in the Holocaust. She refuses to live with ghosts from the past and charges forward making a career as a successful fashion designer. Marjorie marries Hans Doorman. After Esther gives birth, Marjorie adopts the baby as her own.
It's an old-fashion romantic melodrama. Ada's quiet suffering is devastating and her life is worthy of any pulp romance. This is all very pulpy with Marjorie and Esther. The movie should stop flashing forward to the modern era so much. It should have stopped after Rutger Hauer died. Every time it goes modern, the movie grinds to a halt. The modern era should be tiny bookends. Otherwise, this is a good old fashion melodrama if one is inclined towards such things.
It's an old-fashion romantic melodrama. Ada's quiet suffering is devastating and her life is worthy of any pulp romance. This is all very pulpy with Marjorie and Esther. The movie should stop flashing forward to the modern era so much. It should have stopped after Rutger Hauer died. Every time it goes modern, the movie grinds to a halt. The modern era should be tiny bookends. Otherwise, this is a good old fashion melodrama if one is inclined towards such things.
In one word 'amazing'
riannelaros17 October 2008
This is a fantastic film. The trailer for this film tells of a passionate love affair between two people who can't be together. OK, the film is about these two people, but it is about so much more! The bond between these four people who met on a plane in 1953. The secrets some of them kept for 55 years. The expectations of starting a new life in a new country. And the scenery is amazing. I love New Zealand, and I thoroughly enjoyed the background in the film. I recommend this film to anyone. Although, fair to say, I guess it's more of a girl's film. It's an epic drama; there are no car chases or high tech gadgets. This is what a film is supposed to be. And the 130 minutes fly by! Also pay attention to the beautiful song at the end.
Simply Loved It
guidodanen26 November 2008
Normally I'm not a big fan of Dutch films, but when a friend of mine convinced me to see it and I actually saw the film, I was just blown away! Nothing like the usual Dutch films I was used too, it was way better! to start with the cast, in one word fantastic!! It was so refreshing to see other actors and actresses than we see in so many Dutch films. Waldemar Torenstra, Anna Drijver, Karina Smulders (and of course the other actors/actresses) were really at their best!
When I read the plot outline I was expecting some sort of chick-flick, but it turned out to be a story with much more depth than I was expecting. the way the story unfolds itself is very clever and Ben Sombogaart deserves a big compliment for this. Then the setting, New Zealand, is perfect for this story. The laid-back people in contrast to the strict catholic dutchies was very interesting to witness. and of course, New Zealand is a beautiful country which leads to great shots!
This all makes me very happy that I came over my prejudices and went to see the film! I wouldn't have wanted to miss it and I can recommend it to everyone!
When I read the plot outline I was expecting some sort of chick-flick, but it turned out to be a story with much more depth than I was expecting. the way the story unfolds itself is very clever and Ben Sombogaart deserves a big compliment for this. Then the setting, New Zealand, is perfect for this story. The laid-back people in contrast to the strict catholic dutchies was very interesting to witness. and of course, New Zealand is a beautiful country which leads to great shots!
This all makes me very happy that I came over my prejudices and went to see the film! I wouldn't have wanted to miss it and I can recommend it to everyone!
Touching and Mesmerizing!!
gdt0724 May 2011
Bride Flight is an absolutely beautiful movie that serves as a window into the lives of 4 people, and the connections between them after they met and bonded on a plane to a new start in New Zealand. Its a romantic drama that takes it beyond just the romance shared between two of the characters and makes it about the relationships these four people have with each other throughout their lives. It goes beyond a love story and makes it a story about life, the relationships we have with the people around us, the choices we make, and the regrets and satisfactions that come from those choices after we've lived out our lives and reached old age. I'm not really into chick flick love stories, but the fact that it is more about life in general and the outcomes from our choices made the movie a lot more relevant to me. The four principle characters are absolutely fantastic! Their acting is superb and each one of them makes you fall in love with them in their own unique way. The ending is emotionally touching as the three women look back at the man that changed all their lives in a way they never thought possible, and ride away together reminiscing on the lives they've lived, and their relationships together. It's absolutely touching and beautiful!
And they all lived miserably ever after
gradgurl23 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
I was curious about this film and was hoping to see more of Rutger Hauer. Alas, he's killed off in the first few minutes.
This film felt like "Our Town," a play everyone raves about and I'm left questioning the damn point of the whole thing. And the ending of Bride Flight really pissed me off.
The plot is simple. Three women on their way to meet their husbands in New Zealand bond with Frank. Frank shares a lot of chemistry with Ada, but she is already married by proxy and pregnant by her husband, I think. Turns out her husband is an abusive religious zealot.
As a grandchild of a woman who had three husbands and I can't find any divorce records, it bothers me that Ada just doesn't disappear with Frank when they land. I'm sure Marjorie and Esther would have helped. Marjorie loses her ability to have children and Esther, having a one night stand with Frank, gives them her baby. I was kinda hoping Esther and Frank would get together, but no... poor Frank is just there to be used by the women.
Ada flees her husband and goes to Frank. They share a great interlude, but she gets all weepy over leaving her children behind and returns to the abusive jerk. Leaving Frank all alone. Surely she could have taken the dang kids and fled.
The past is interspersed with scenes of the three women getting invitations to Frank's funeral and gathering together to say goodbye.
Poor Frank! He never knew he was a father.
At the funeral, Marjorie and Esther agree to never tell their son he's adopted... sure that will last long in the age of DNA tests... Ada is still with abusive ex (WHY?) and they all ride home in a car... happy? Esther had the most potential and I feel she got the best ending, as she seems content in her life as a single woman... this film just pissed me off.
Poor Frank.
This film felt like "Our Town," a play everyone raves about and I'm left questioning the damn point of the whole thing. And the ending of Bride Flight really pissed me off.
The plot is simple. Three women on their way to meet their husbands in New Zealand bond with Frank. Frank shares a lot of chemistry with Ada, but she is already married by proxy and pregnant by her husband, I think. Turns out her husband is an abusive religious zealot.
As a grandchild of a woman who had three husbands and I can't find any divorce records, it bothers me that Ada just doesn't disappear with Frank when they land. I'm sure Marjorie and Esther would have helped. Marjorie loses her ability to have children and Esther, having a one night stand with Frank, gives them her baby. I was kinda hoping Esther and Frank would get together, but no... poor Frank is just there to be used by the women.
Ada flees her husband and goes to Frank. They share a great interlude, but she gets all weepy over leaving her children behind and returns to the abusive jerk. Leaving Frank all alone. Surely she could have taken the dang kids and fled.
The past is interspersed with scenes of the three women getting invitations to Frank's funeral and gathering together to say goodbye.
Poor Frank! He never knew he was a father.
At the funeral, Marjorie and Esther agree to never tell their son he's adopted... sure that will last long in the age of DNA tests... Ada is still with abusive ex (WHY?) and they all ride home in a car... happy? Esther had the most potential and I feel she got the best ending, as she seems content in her life as a single woman... this film just pissed me off.
Poor Frank.
Solid drama about finding "home".
labrang22 September 2009
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After reading the previous comments from (mostly) Dutch viewers I feel I have to add some more. This movie has to be seen with the historic background in mind : early 50's in post-war Holland, the recent loss of Indonesia as colony, (war) broken families, and a recent flood disaster. There are a few references to these events. In this time a lot of Dutchies migrated to New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the USA (incl. my relatives). Young people wanting a new start, after the WW-II war. Some of them were born and raised in Indonesia, suffered from the Japanese camps, and when they were forced to relocate to post-war Netherlands after Indonesia's independence the Netherlands was like an unknown country for them. This movie's Frank is an example of such a young man. Lost and looking out for a new life, with no attachments to his "mothercountry".
All main characters have their personal baggage from these tragic events they experienced during their young years. Marjorie is a little of an exception to this. Which translates in the plot. The storyline really tells subtly and in complexity how this generation walked away from their past, leave it behind and looking out for a prosperous future in their chosen promised land.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10. Production is solid, as is the acting. Scenery adds up to this feeling of "promised land".
All main characters have their personal baggage from these tragic events they experienced during their young years. Marjorie is a little of an exception to this. Which translates in the plot. The storyline really tells subtly and in complexity how this generation walked away from their past, leave it behind and looking out for a prosperous future in their chosen promised land.
I give this movie an 8 out of 10. Production is solid, as is the acting. Scenery adds up to this feeling of "promised land".
Amazing movie!
Harald-at-IMDb27 November 2008
My wife lured me to this movie, she had the evening off and we wanted to do something together. In the theater I was the only male, the rest of the viewers were all women. But I did enjoy the movie. Great acting, the director took the time needed to build the atmosphere for each scene. I must say that sometimes the camera was too close. Very intimate. And also the twist at the end could have been somewhat more dramatic (although I cannot exactly say in which way). But it was enough to make me think about the story (stories!) the whole next day. I even decided to write this review. I agree fully with an other review, that the trailer does not reflect the movie: the latter is much more intense! and Ada, what a great actress Karina Smulders is, the stars came off the screen! The casting (two actresses for the young and old main characters) was also very good. I can recommend this movie to everyone!
Great Film
WilliamCKH7 March 2012
Although it took me two nights to view this film, I must say I was very satisfied with it at the end. The arc of the story, spanning over 50 years or so really was truly grand. The film touches on the many personal issues and emotions of its central characters, yet maintains a certain distance, careful not to have us rooting for or against certain characters, while showing sweeping historical changes take place in the background.
The cast is top-notch, especially Karina Smulders, who plays Ada Van Holland, a young, unwordly bride-to-be traveling, for the first time, from Holland to New Zealand. There is a natural, non self-consciousness about her performance that is very appealing. The other members of the cast are also very wonderful. Many flawed characters occupy the screen, but no one beyond redemption and forgiveness. The cumulative affect of the storytelling, between flashback and modern day, was, in the end, deeply personal, and awe-inspiring.
The cast is top-notch, especially Karina Smulders, who plays Ada Van Holland, a young, unwordly bride-to-be traveling, for the first time, from Holland to New Zealand. There is a natural, non self-consciousness about her performance that is very appealing. The other members of the cast are also very wonderful. Many flawed characters occupy the screen, but no one beyond redemption and forgiveness. The cumulative affect of the storytelling, between flashback and modern day, was, in the end, deeply personal, and awe-inspiring.
Disappointing, but worthwhile.
pietterbeek10 April 2009
The first twenty minutes I wondered which way this film was going, in more than one sense. The acting was not great, the dialogues where not convincing, the scenes in the plane where clumsy and Dutch international movie star Rutger Hauer's character died not long after the beginning. Honestly, with a few exceptions I am not very impressed by the Dutch cinema, was this another Dutch movie? Then the story started to roll and got me more in its grip. The acting was getting better, sometimes real good. What I think is a pity, is that the storyline is filled with flash forwards that do not add much to the story, which is all about the life of Dutch immigrants in New Zealand in 1953 and farther. The film could have been much better if the story was told chronologically and ended somewhere in the 70's or 80's. Now there are two actors for each character, and for me, also knowing the old respectable actors from the old days, this was sometimes quite disturbing. I found it hard to intermingle a character, I saw Willeke van Ammelrooy, not the character that grew old and looked little alike with the younger woman she once had been in the film. I had strongly the impression that the known actors where mostly used to put known names on the billboards. Their parts are relatively small and of little importance for the basic line of the story.
A New Land; Intertwined Fates
nahum24-765-8414641 June 2011
This is an absolute GEM of a movie that tells the story of 3 women and 1 man who meet on a flight as they are emigrating in the early 50's from the Netherlands to New Zealand, leaving behind floods and terrible economic conditions. Many of the women on this flight(like our protagonists) have already accepted proposals of marriage from New Zealand men whom they have not even met. These 4 actors embark on a new life; but as things work out ,their lives become intertwined in unusual and unimagined ways.As events unfold, we see the consequences of decisions, some of which should have been reconsidered and were not,some which could be renounced and were, and some which were allowed to play out with tumultuous results.This intriguing saga is at times agonizing,at times uplifting, at times poignant but always compelling. The actors are excellent and fully photogenic! If you are interested in a superb,engrossing and captivating drama, get on board,buckle up and enjoy the flight.
Rich character development, excellent plot and magnificent setting.
FilmRap4 July 2011
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The white subtitles, translating Dutch to English, on mostly white background, especially at the beginning of the, film mixed with some rapid flashbacks to different time periods, also early in the film, were found to be quite bothersome by myself and the three others with whom I attended this movie . This was especially true as the characters and storyline was being established. Despite this distraction, as the movie progressed we all found it to be quite engrossing. There was some very rich character development, excellent plot lines and a magnificent beautiful setting in New Zealand. The story begins in post World War II Holland in the 1950s as three young women (Karina Smulders, Anna Drijver and Elise Schaap) are boarding an airplane for New Zealand to join their new husbands and start a new life. One of them is Jewish and the trauma of the holocaust will have a very subtle cast on the film. On board they also meet Frank (Wakdenar Torenstra ) a young man, somewhat of a free spirit, also seeking a new life as a farmer and ultimately a wine maker who will play prominently in their lives. The story captures the frontier life in New Zealand at this time, the conflicts of religion, passion, friendships and good old fashioned romance. There is also a theme of an important family secret that hovers in the story and should be one that you have seen and thought about in other settings. In alternating time sequences, we get to know these people as their lives progress to a point 40 or 50 years later. There is a coming together at the conclusion of the film, which is poignant and quite moving. This is the story about these people but the background atmosphere is the post war settlement of this small beautiful land. After seeing this film whenever you enjoy a glass of New Zealand wine you may reflect on this movie and the people whose lives you came to understand. FilmRap.net
A beautiful story about life after WOII
rgiessen15 October 2008
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This movie carried me away, to New Sealand. The scenery is beautiful en the story lines are intriguing. When the main characters are in the airplane, you don't know where the story is going, you don't know how it's going to develop. But when you see that they are all connected to each other, you begin to understand how it must feel to live in a country so far from your homeland, with none of your relatives en friends. The scenes with Ada en Frank together are beautiful and make you feel happy and sad all at once. I was touched by the sadness and the reality of making choices that you might regret. Ladies: go and see this movie!
Smaltzy soap opera, dripping with nostalgia
socalgranny-309821 January 2018
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This is the story of 4 people who flew together on a plane from the Netherlands to New Zealand to start a new life. It goes downhill from there. Most of the action is around Frank, the Don Juan of the vineyards and the scene where the simmering but repressed Ada stands naked like Venus de Milo before him and they have soft porn sex on screen, something her religious zealot husband is not able to provide. Otherwise, everything is quite conventional, prim and proper.
More Than A Love Story
rashan-dianne24 May 2011
This film is amazing! It is so much more than what it at first seems to be. It's a heartbreaking, intricate film reminiscent of The Notebook. The movie follows the lives and entangling love affairs of three beautiful Dutch women (Marjorie, Ada and Esther) immigrating from post World War II Holland to New Zealand, where their respective fiancés await them. They meet the film's heartthrob, Frank, during their immigration flight. As the plot unfolds, passionate encounters between these four complicate the lives of each character. Yes, this movie an epic love story, but it also captures the historical moment through careful filming and acting to match. Alluring, sensual, quiet and complicated, this film also takes a careful smart eye to watch. By its end, you are left with a smile and a heavy feeling that you've just watched something full of depth and meaning.
Finally saw it... and loved it
sljw-tlc24 May 2011
I have to admit the running time of the film was an initial turn off, but it was definitely worth every minute. I really enjoyed the structure of the film, going back and forth between present and past; it helped emphasize the lasting emotions that lingered from events that had taken place decades earlier. I also loved the way the characters' lives intertwined. I felt such a connection to the four main characters. The complexity of the roles they played in each others' lives tugged at me and took me on that emotional ride that you look for in a film. It was really cool to see such relatable characters dealing with so many tough decisions in such a realistic way. I would recommend this film 100%. Just make sure you set aside enough time to concentrate and enjoy the pace of the film. I, for one, will be setting aside some time to watch it again in the near future.
A story of three women and one man whose lives will be intertwined until the end.
riog-roberts24 May 2011
Going into the screening of Bride Flight, I definitely thought it was going to be a Dutch Notebook. However, I was quickly dissuaded from this notion not too far into the film. Bride Flight can easily be placed in its own category of an intelligent, romantic story. The complexity of each character's life makes you wonder which storyline is your favorite even if they all tie back to each other. The acting and plot line are strong and although the film is over two hours, I enjoyed every minute of it. I wasn't a huge fan of The Notebook, but this is a film I wouldn't mind watching multiple times, no matter how long it is. I'm hoping everyone involved in the process of this film appear in more films I can see in the States.
Melodramatic Movie with WWII and Holocaust Themes
socalgranny-3098211 January 2018
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The movie was mildly engaging, especially the religious aspects where one of the couples in the movie belong to very conservative Dutch religious group and another is a Jewish Holocaust survivor who rejects her heritage somewhat. Overall pretty misogynistic since the career woman had to give up her child and remained unwed while the woman trapped in an unsatisfying marriage with a religious zealot has to strip and bare all as she commits adultery. The handsome guy, a vinter which is a big deal in NZ, who has flings with two of the women has a big funeral where everyone gets together and makes nice. At the end though, it seemed like I had wasted 90 minutes.
A Beautifully Told Tale
SkitzoJohnnyLuva24 May 2011
Normally I'm not one to watch romance films, but I got the chance to see this one and I am so delighted I watched it. First off the characters were portrayed excellently by the actors. I felt the young and old versions of each character were synchronized with their counterpart. I especially enjoyed Waldemar Torenstra as young Frank, he had a charm that all the female characters (and I feel the female audience) grows an attraction for. The scenery in New Zealand is beautiful and a perfect setting for an intriguing and timeless tale. The plot is full of twist and turns that are subtle yet brilliant, that keep you hooked until the end. Even though it's just over 2 hours, you don't notice. All in all a wonderful film that I can't wait to add to my collection.
Nice Surprise
cfromsd717 March 2013
I just streamed this Dutch movie on Netflix and thought it was very good. Had to rewind the beginning to get the characters straight because of all the flashbacks, but that's a minor complaint. The acting was wonderful, especially by Waldemar Torenstra. I'd never heard of him, which is surprising, because he has incredible screen presence and charisma. So easy to see how Ada could fall for him in one flight. Too bad he hasn't been in more movies.
The other actors were very good too, and the storyline, based on a real event, was compelling. The scenery was amazing--New Zealand is truly gorgeous--and it was fun to see cars etc. from the fifties. I read that this was one of the most expensive Dutch films ever, maybe because of all the location shooting.
The other actors were very good too, and the storyline, based on a real event, was compelling. The scenery was amazing--New Zealand is truly gorgeous--and it was fun to see cars etc. from the fifties. I read that this was one of the most expensive Dutch films ever, maybe because of all the location shooting.
The Antithesis to Atonement
courtesyflushblush24 May 2011
Remember the old lady in Atonement? What if she led her life without regrets? What if she laid it all on the line before it was too late, before her sister died, before she grew old? Like the Oscar winning film, Bride Flight is about elders (we get three here) reflecting on their past when they reconvene at a funeral. The central elder, Ada, had a choice to make in her youth to either follow Frank (an Adonis of men, perhaps too good to be true, every woman's fantasy) or follow her husband Derk (essentially a Jerk, but represents stability, religion, and order). Ada chose to go with Derk, but in the third act of the movie she had an opportunity to undo her mistake. Where Atonement was about living with regret and sadness, Bride Flight is about living with regret, and then doing something about it. Ada runs off with Frank and puts it all on the line. This film should not go underneath the radar because it's not only a case study of human potential, but also a true cinematic feat.
Fantastic Film!
Vantheman179024 May 2011
I was fortunate enough to see a screening of this recently and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at how incredibly crafted this film was. I had no prior knowledge of the film other than it being a Dutch film, which is what initially intrigued me. While the context of the story is set within post WWII Holland, the emotions and relationships extend to any culture. I found the acting to be very natural and convincing as well, especially by Waldemar Torenstra (Young Frank) and Elise Schaap (Marjorie). Ben Sombogaart does a good job of adding layers to each character's relationships as they grow through time. I'm not sure how much I can divulge but the use of wine as a metaphor was well done, subtle and pertinent. Overall, I would recommend this film to anyone. Its a wonderful drama that I'd put up against any of its kind, such as the Notebook or Atonement.
Brilliant | One of Cinema's Best Non-Dialogue Sequences
metrobiz18 February 2013
In spite of its Lifetime Network title, this film's story was deep, novel'esque, and progressively engrossing, unmasking some of the consequences of mid-20th century morality. The cast ensemble is excellent as their characters' intertwine and orbit about a central character who actually doesn't have much screen time.
A cinema "hobby" is identifying scenes that are among the best or most unique of their kind - the ill wind that blows in "A Very Long Engagement" (highly staged though it has the appearance of serendipitous perfection) or cinema's most intense close-up of the look of Love during a love scene in "Dangerous Beauty" (Catherine McCormack). In "Bride Flight," it's the sequence (near the end) on the airport tarmac and the steps of the DC-3 airliner, and without a word of dialogue.
Fine filmmaking of a Dutch production in New Zealand - and a lovely surprise. Probably this film would rate higher if it had more English dialogue segments. Nevertheless, a really good film.
A cinema "hobby" is identifying scenes that are among the best or most unique of their kind - the ill wind that blows in "A Very Long Engagement" (highly staged though it has the appearance of serendipitous perfection) or cinema's most intense close-up of the look of Love during a love scene in "Dangerous Beauty" (Catherine McCormack). In "Bride Flight," it's the sequence (near the end) on the airport tarmac and the steps of the DC-3 airliner, and without a word of dialogue.
Fine filmmaking of a Dutch production in New Zealand - and a lovely surprise. Probably this film would rate higher if it had more English dialogue segments. Nevertheless, a really good film.
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