Shadows in the Sun (The Shadow Dancer)
Last night I was in the mood for a movie that would take me back to Italy. I
decided to watch Shadows in the Sun which takes place in a small village in beautiful Tuscany. I made a good selection and enjoyed this somewhat predictable movie. It stars Harvey Keitel, Joshua Jackson, and the very beautiful Claire Forlani.
It follows the story of Jeremy (Jackson) a young writer who works for an English publishing house. Jeremy dreams of being a novelist but can't quite get past his fear of making the commitment needed to do so. He is sent to Italy to find a famous reclusive writer Weldon Parish (Keitel) and convince him to write again. What follows is a journey of exploration as Weldon tries to break Jeremy out of his shell, forcing him to experience life… but the sword cuts both ways as Jeremy tries to make Weldon face his own fears.
Keitel is absolutely fantastic as the older writer afraid he can never be what he once was. Claire Forlani plays Weldon's daughter and Jeremy's love interest. The chemistry between them works very well. Giancarlo Giannini is the village priest and is absolutely wonderful.
This is an enjoyable and beautifully done movie. I recommend it.