Feast of Love (2007)

A meditation on love and its various incarnations, set within a community of friends in Oregon. and is described as an exploration of the magical, mysterious and sometimes painful incarnations of love.

Director:

Robert Benton

Writers:

Allison Burnett (screenplay), Charles Baxter (novel)

Stars:

Morgan Freeman, Greg Kinnear, Radha Mitchell

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Morgan Freeman	...	Harry Stevenson
Greg Kinnear	...	Bradley Smith
Radha Mitchell	...	Diana Croce
Billy Burke	...	David Watson
Selma Blair	...	Kathryn Smith
Alexa Davalos	...	Chloe Barlow
Toby Hemingway	...	Oscar
Stana Katic	...	Jenny
Erika Marozsán	...	Margaret Vekashi
Jane Alexander	...	Esther Stevenson
Fred Ward	...	Bat
Margo Martindale	...	Mrs. Maggarolian
Missi Pyle	...	Agatha Smith
Shannon Lucio	...	Janey
Alex Mentzel	...	Billy Smith

Storyline

A rustic Oregon town is the backdrop for this tale of men and women touched by love's inescapable spell. From Bradley, the hopeless romantic who looks for love in all the wrong places; to Harry, a local professor with the wisdom and experience to guide those close to him; to young, beautiful Chloe, who defies fate in romancing the troubled Oscar.

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Plot Keywords:

love | coffee | coffee shop | professor | oregon | 

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Taglines:

A story for anyone with an appetite for love.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 September 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Cup of Love

Filming Locations:

923 SE 37th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,707,967 (USA) (28 September 2007)

Gross:

$3,504,875 (USA) (7 December 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

GreeneStreet Films, Lakeshore Entertainment, Revelations Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

At 46:38, when Harry is typing a letter on his computer, the address seen on the monitor displays a ZIP code in Portland, Oregon as 98765. In actuality, the first three letters for Portland, Oregon ZIP codes are 972, and the first two numbers for Oregon ZIP codes are 97.

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Quotes

[first lines, voiceover narration]
Harry Stevenson: There is a story about the greek gods. They were bored, so they invented human beings, but they were still bored, so they invented love. Then they weren't bored any longer, so they decided to try love for themselves. And finally they invented laughter, so they could stand it.

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Connections

Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 29 September 2007 (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Your Love Is Mine"
Written by Eddie Roberts, Simon Allen, Robert Birch, Peter Shand and Corinne Bailey Rae
Performed by The New Mastersounds featuring Corinne Bailey Rae
Courtesy of The Royalty Network / Big World Publishing / One Note Records

User Reviews

A little something for everyone

I don't write typical reviews because I'm not really smart enough. I'll leave that for those willing to be bright enough to cover all the dimensions of a film. That being said, this movie appeals to your heart and makes you feel something. A little about love, a little about loss, and a little about how important honesty is in relationships and in life in general. It tells you that most importantly, you need to be honest with yourself, but also you really need to find out what to look for in this great journey of life.

I believe Morgan Freeman led a excellent cast of actors, but what I noticed more in the narrative was his distinct voice of reason that Mr. Freeman is so exceptional with in every film he does. So, if you decide to take my advice and spend a couple hours away from your routine to take in this wonderful little film, try to view it from a perspective that its message of thoughtfulness, courage, and heart might endure long after its over.

I also enjoyed some great acting efforts from the always good Greg Kinnear and the Aussie Radha Mitchell, which I think are worth mentioning separately, but the whole cast was good. The film basically follows five distinct relationships (six if you count Morgan Freeman's marriage) as they fall in love, stay in love, or fall out of love. The story line is a little chaotic and improbable at times, but like I said in the beginning, sometimes you have to spare the analysis, and let the experience just gobble you up and let you go. The better films will do that. Happy viewing!