Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 08/13./2010 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, some sexual references and male rear nudity Running Time 133 Minutes Genre Drama, Comedy Director Ryan Murphy Writer Ryan Murphy Cast Julia Roberts, Richard Jenkins, Javier Bardem, Viola Davis, Billy Crudup Studio Columbia Pictures |
EAT PRAY LOVE (2010)
SYNOPSIS
Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) is a modern woman on a
quest to marvel at and travel the world while
rediscovering and reconnecting with her true inner self
in Eat Pray Love. At a crossroads after a divorce,
Gilbert takes a year-long sabbatical from her job and
steps uncharacteristically out of her comfort zone,
risking everything to change her life. In her wondrous
and exotic travels, she experiences the simple
pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of
prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner
peace and balance of love in Bali. Based on an inspiring
true story, Eat Pray Love proves that there really is
more than one way to let yourself go and see the world.
. --© Columbia Pictures
Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) is a modern woman on a
quest to marvel at and travel the world while
rediscovering and reconnecting with her true inner self
in Eat Pray Love. At a crossroads after a divorce,
Gilbert takes a year-long sabbatical from her job and
steps uncharacteristically out of her comfort zone,
risking everything to change her life. In her wondrous
and exotic travels, she experiences the simple
pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of
prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner
peace and balance of love in Bali. Based on an inspiring
true story, Eat Pray Love proves that there really is
more than one way to let yourself go and see the world.
. --© Columbia Pictures
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Primetime writers Ryan Murphy (Glee, Nip/Tuck) and Jennifer Salt (Nip/Tuck) team up with writer Elizabeth
Gilbert to create the screenplay for Gilbert’s bestselling memoir, Eat Pray Love. In the memoir Gilbert
documents her year long journey to spiritual freedom. In narrative writing the reader is able to indulge in
the descriptive passages; whereas, on screen the movie comes off bland and boring. The audience is not
able to connect with Liz (played by America’s sweetheart Julia Roberts); and therefore, does not care
about her struggles. The two men that send Gilbert on her quest for self-discovery are downplayed in the
movie (to leave time for her journey around the world) and as a result Liz comes off as self-indulgent and
whiny. The most enjoyable part of the movie is Liz’s trip to Bali. In Bali, Liz shadows the medicine man she
had met before starting her journey and finally finds balance. She also meets Felipe (played by the Javier
Bardem). The chemistry between Bardem and Roberts is natural and for once in the movie the audience is
able to connect with Liz. The cinematography is breathtaking; however, two and half hours of beautiful
landscapes and shoddy dialogue is not enough to keep the audience entertained.
Gilbert to create the screenplay for Gilbert’s bestselling memoir, Eat Pray Love. In the memoir Gilbert
documents her year long journey to spiritual freedom. In narrative writing the reader is able to indulge in
the descriptive passages; whereas, on screen the movie comes off bland and boring. The audience is not
able to connect with Liz (played by America’s sweetheart Julia Roberts); and therefore, does not care
about her struggles. The two men that send Gilbert on her quest for self-discovery are downplayed in the
movie (to leave time for her journey around the world) and as a result Liz comes off as self-indulgent and
whiny. The most enjoyable part of the movie is Liz’s trip to Bali. In Bali, Liz shadows the medicine man she
had met before starting her journey and finally finds balance. She also meets Felipe (played by the Javier
Bardem). The chemistry between Bardem and Roberts is natural and for once in the movie the audience is
able to connect with Liz. The cinematography is breathtaking; however, two and half hours of beautiful
landscapes and shoddy dialogue is not enough to keep the audience entertained.
By Brenda Ladd