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Hope Springs (2003) 5.4
Colin's a sad-eyed British artist holed up in a rundown hotel in small-town Vermont after being dumped by his fiancée. The hotel owner plays matchmaker and introduces him to a local girl. ... See full summary » Director:Mark Herman |
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Colin Ware
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Doug Reed
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Harold Peterson
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Webster
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Martha
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Mr. West
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Mr. Golfer
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Colin's a sad-eyed British artist holed up in a rundown hotel in small-town Vermont after being dumped by his fiancée. The hotel owner plays matchmaker and introduces him to a local girl. Romance ensues, though Colin's ex may be looking to reunite. Written by Anonymous
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She loves me... she loves me not. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 May 2003 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
New Cardiff See more »Filming Locations:
Fort Langley Community Hall, Fort Langley, Langley Township, British Columbia, Canada See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£366,352 (UK) (9 May 2003)Gross:
£958,336 (UK) (23 May 2003)Company Credits
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Colin Ware: Welsh. Well, half Welsh.
Joanie Fisher: Half Welsh and half...
Colin Ware: Monster.
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Written by Raul Malo and Al Anderson
Performed by The Mavericks
Courtesy of MCA-Nashville/Universal-Island Records Limited
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Did You Know?
Goofs
The film is set in Vermont, however numerous vehicles are seen with British Columbia license plates. See more »Quotes
Joanie Fisher: And she's English?Colin Ware: Welsh. Well, half Welsh.
Joanie Fisher: Half Welsh and half...
Colin Ware: Monster.
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Crazy Credits
A bottle of the mineral water "Hope Springs Eternal" mentioned in the movie by mayor Doug Red is depicted after the credits. It has a portrait of the Queen of Hope Vera on it. The slogan below reads: "Available at a stockist near this cinema." See more »Soundtracks
All You Ever Do Is Bring Me DownWritten by Raul Malo and Al Anderson
Performed by The Mavericks
Courtesy of MCA-Nashville/Universal-Island Records Limited
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I finally saw the film!! It was a delightful subtle piece of filmmaking. The movie is based on the book(New Cardiff) by author Charles Webb, of "The Graduate" fame. Mark Hermann, doing double duty as screenwriter and director, does an adequate job of translating the book to film.
Colin Firth is on the money as Colin Ware, a jilted artist who comes to America to forget his romantic troubles. He jumps out of the fire and into the frying pan, so to speak. By virtue of the hotel manager, he finds a new romantic interest in Heather Graham who plays Mandy, a 'caregiver' by trade. He gets acquainted with this quirky little town whether he wants to or not.
He starts to do portraits of the townsfolk. I found these portrait scenes to be quite entertaining. All is well until now ex-fiancee Vera reappears on the scene in Hope. There is good caustic interplay between Mandy and Vera in their fight over the same man.
Good performances from great ensemble cast made of up Oliver Platt, the Mayor of Hope, Mary Steenburgen as oh-so-tacky matchmaking Hotel manager and Frank Collison as her eccentric husband.
If you are looking for something more subtle than this summer's blockbuster fare, try this delightful little gem of a film! You won't be disappointed.
P.S. For Colin fans out there, he looks gorgeous! I can't wait for the DVD to appreciate him in all his glory.
Michele