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**_“Love Story” in New York with an older man, younger woman_**
A handsome restaurateur in upscale Manhattan is also a notorious womanizer (Richard Gere). When he is wowed by a too-young woman (Winona Ryder), will she become the catalyst...
Autumn in New York
2000Movie103 minEnglish
Will Keane, a Manhattan restaurateur, is content with his playboy lifestyle until he meets Charlotte Fielding, a free-spirited young woman. Together the pair pursue a passionate affair that forces them both to reevaluate what they want out of life, even as fate threatens to steal away their future.
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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users47%
Director: Joan Chen•Genres: Romance, Drama
Plot Summary
A wealthy, commitment-phobic restaurateur falls for a young woman with a terminal illness. As their romance blossoms amidst the colorful backdrop of autumn in New York City, he grapples with his fear of loss and she faces her mortality with grace and courage. Their love story becomes a race against time, with each moment cherished.
Critical Reception
Autumn in New York was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely criticized its clichéd plot, sappy melodrama, and the lack of chemistry between the lead actors. Audiences also found the film to be overly sentimental and predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- A saccharine and predictable romance that relies heavily on melodrama.
- Richard Gere and Winona Ryder have little chemistry, undermining the film's central love story.
- The film's exploration of serious themes is handled with a superficial and clichéd approach.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be overly sentimental and predictable, with many expressing disappointment in the lead actors' performance and the overall lack of emotional depth.
Fun Fact
Winona Ryder initially turned down the role of Charlotte Fielding before accepting it.
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