You Will Be My Son

Name: You Will Be My Son
Genre: Drama
Released: August 16, 2013
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 67

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Cohen Media Group | Release Date: August 16, 2013 | R

Summary: A story that focuses on the problematic relationship between Paul Marseul, owner of a prestigious vineyard in Saint Emilion and his son, Martin, who works with him on the family estate. Paul is a demanding and passionate wine-maker but is a domineering father. He is not happy that his son may one day succeed him. He dreams of a son who isA story that focuses on the problematic relationship between Paul Marseul, owner of a prestigious vineyard in Saint Emilion and his son, Martin, who works with him on the family estate. Paul is a demanding and passionate wine-maker but is a domineering father. He is not happy that his son may one day succeed him. He dreams of a son who is more talented, more charismatic . . . and more in line with his own aspirations. Things deteriorate as Paul's trusted manager Francois is dying of cancer. When Francois' son Philip, also in the wine business, returns from California to look after his father, Paul sees Philip as his ideal son and turns away from his own flesh and blood.… Expand

Director: Gilles Legrand

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: R

Runtime: 102 min

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The Playlist Gabe Toro

May 6, 2013

There’s a ton of truth and ugliness to You Will Be My Son, and the minor digressions into soapy territory keep threatening to derail. It never does thanks to Arstrup, a force of nature who grabs his scenes by the throat and never lets go. Read full review

Boyd van Hoeij

May 6, 2013

There are no big surprises in store in terms of where this setup is headed...But the pic’s pleasures are nonetheless numerous, starting with its talented cast. Read full review

Stephen Holden

Aug 15, 2013

[A] beautifully acted movie. Read full review

Frank Scheck

May 6, 2013

The film overcomes its schematic plot elements with finely observed characterizations and rich dialogue. Read full review

Matthew Kassel

Aug 13, 2013

Mr. Arestrup gives a full-bodied performance as the film’s most intriguing character, who blurs the line between senile irascibility and out and out malice. Read full review

The Telegraph Robbie Collin

May 6, 2013

As metaphors for life go, wine has a very high yield, and Gilles Legrand’s sensitive screenplay tramples out every last drop of juice. Read full review

Andrew Schenker

Aug 11, 2013

For all of the director's willingness to explore his characters' unexpected depths, he's still hamstrung by his perpetually tasteful cinema-of-quality aesthetic. Read full review

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netflic

Sep 23, 2013

It is a classic story of a father-and-son conflict.

A father is a well-known French wine maker who does not treat his son too well. The movie has a potential to be a brilliant one: it is shot very well, acting is superb, all details are done to the best of French cinematography.It is a classic story of a father-and-son conflict.

A father is a well-known French wine maker who does not treat his son too well.

The movie has a potential to be a brilliant one: it is shot very well, acting is superb, all details are done to the best of French cinematography. Unfortunately, the twist near the end turns this drama into a some kind of a thriller. In my opinion, not believable, not necessary and not tasteful...

If not for the ending I would give this movie a "9"...… Expand

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