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1990

Rated:
60
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When two strangers agree to a marriage of convenience, they think it's going to be hassle-free. But before they know it, the two opposites are faced with more difficulties than most married couples could ever imagine. And worst yet, they may just be falling in love. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Original) Screenplay. Read more

Starring	Gerard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, Robert Prosky, Bebe Neuwirth
Director	Peter Weir
Genres	Comedy, Romance

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Critics' reviews (6) of Green Card
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Gérard Depardieu's much-anticipated English language debut was, to some extent, lost in the fuss created by the revelations about his wild youth that appeared around the time of its release. Despite being unoriginal, full of narrative improbabilities and not as funny as it should be, this easy-going comedy from director Peter Weir has undeniable charm and features two thoroughly engaging performances, with Andie MacDowell winning you over to her initially cold, calculating Manhattanite. Weir is a little heavy-handed with the comic set pieces, but he develops the romance with some care and turns the immigration inquiry into a nail-biting tear-jerker. It's slight and trite, but so what?
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
French musician George Faure (Depardieu) needs a green card to work in America; New York horticulturist Brontë Parrish... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...An effortlessly engaging love story whose ace in the hole is the almost indecent magnetism of Gerard Depardieu..."
- Los Angeles Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Green Card
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful

entertaining

one of gerard depardieu's earlier films.

he is well contrasted to the lovely andie mcdowell in this romantic comedy.

some super scenes...watch him play piano as never seen before!!

suprise ending...
- - A customer from liverpool,england
  - Posted 01 Sep 2004 19:11
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

boring

i was really disappointed with this film. could have been better. didnt feel as if they really fell in love.
- - A customer from surrey, england
  - Posted 11 Aug 2006 18:30
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Uninspiring

This is a bog standard run of the mill “chick flick”. Something you can go watch with your girlfriend for a nice romantic evening. Apart from that this movie cannot serve any other purpose. Andie MacDowell’s performance is appalling unlike Gerard Depardieu. I suppose there are a couple of funny moments but not worth seeing the whole movie for.
- - Niky from Brent
  - Posted 16 Dec 2003 08:50
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Green Card
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

boring

i was really disappointed with this film. could have been better. didnt feel as if they really fell in love.
- - A customer from surrey, england
  - Posted 11 Aug 2006 18:30
[Highly rated reviewer]

Good Fun

Just the ticket (or card) for a Saturday early evening film. (We needed to get it in before CSI Files on TV!)

Just good fun but pleasantly filmed and acted. Good to see some places in Central Park where we've visited. Music excellent and appropriate.
- - crispin40 from Stirling, Scotland
  - Posted 23 Sep 2006 20:57

8 out of 8 people found this review helpful

entertaining

one of gerard depardieu's earlier films.

he is well contrasted to the lovely andie mcdowell in this romantic comedy.

some super scenes...watch him play piano as never seen before!!

suprise ending...
- - A customer from liverpool,england
  - Posted 01 Sep 2004 19:11
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

boring

i was really disappointed with this film. could have been better. didnt feel as if they really fell in love.
- - A customer from surrey, england
  - Posted 11 Aug 2006 18:30
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Uninspiring

This is a bog standard run of the mill “chick flick”. Something you can go watch with your girlfriend for a nice romantic evening. Apart from that this movie cannot serve any other purpose. Andie MacDowell’s performance is appalling unlike Gerard Depardieu. I suppose there are a couple of funny moments but not worth seeing the whole movie for.
- - Niky from Brent
  - Posted 16 Dec 2003 08:50
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Enjoyable

It was written in the description that it was a romantic comedy. I would say it is a fusion of a romantic comedy and light drama. Enjoyable. Both, Gerard Depardieu and Andie MacDowell, are great.
- - A customer from England
  - Posted 05 Jun 2006 21:45
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Still Entertaining

Even after all these years this is still a very good film that is well worth watching.
- - A customer from Cheshire
  - Posted 11 Mar 2005 12:04
Easy watching

This was a good chick flick and made enjoyable evening viewing. Love outcome was of course predictable.
- - A customer from essex
  - Posted 06 Apr 2006 19:01
worth a watch

This film i think is worth watching once, its not a film you will want to watch over and over again. It is slightly outdated now but a few good laughs to be had. One for the ladies i think definately not a blokey film!
- - A customer from plymouth
  - Posted 11 May 2006 14:49
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

sorry

sorry but this film had nothing what so ever, it couldn't even keep me awake while watching it, so i can't tell you what a wonderful ending it might of had.
- - A customer from birmingham
  - Posted 24 May 2006 19:22
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this film was definately a chick flick! the story was a bit predictable but it had some good laughs. i thought andie mcdowell was great in it although the ending could have been better
- - A customer from southport, england
  - Posted 20 Jun 2006 18:24
[Highly rated reviewer]

Good Fun

Just the ticket (or card) for a Saturday early evening film. (We needed to get it in before CSI Files on TV!)

Just good fun but pleasantly filmed and acted. Good to see some places in Central Park where we've visited. Music excellent and appropriate.
- - crispin40 from Stirling, Scotland
  - Posted 23 Sep 2006 20:57

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Critics' reviews (6)
Gérard Depardieu's much-anticipated English language debut was, to some extent, lost in the fuss created by the revelations about his wild youth that appeared around the time of its release. Despite being unoriginal, full of narrative improbabilities and not as funny as it should be, this easy-going comedy from director Peter Weir has undeniable charm and features two thoroughly engaging performances, with Andie MacDowell winning you over to her initially cold, calculating Manhattanite. Weir is a little heavy-handed with the comic set pieces, but he develops the romance with some care and turns the immigration inquiry into a nail-biting tear-jerker. It's slight and trite, but so what?
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
French musician George Faure (Depardieu) needs a green card to work in America; New York horticulturist Brontë Parrish... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...An effortlessly engaging love story whose ace in the hole is the almost indecent magnetism of Gerard Depardieu..."
- Los Angeles Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...Depardieu's charm recognizes no language barriers....[MacDowell] proves a fine, sexy foil..."
- Rolling Stone
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Amiable romantic tale of an odd couple.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
"...Breezy..." -- Rating: A-
- Entertainment Weekly
- Posted 11 Mar 2005