Love in the Time of Cholera

Director Mike Newell reduces the classic novel by Gabriel García Márquez into a mediocre film which is a shame. A lavish and beautiful film with a talented cast does not make a great film. Several key characters miscast while some talents wasted. The film should serve as a lesson for others for years to come. Biggest problem is clearly the choice of director who fails on almost every level, then to film it in English in a time when the audience more than ever is aware of authenticity. The only thing that stands out is the cinematography by Affonso Beato. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.