AUTUMN IN NEW YORK
Autumn in New York is a moving love story that stars Richard Gere as Wil, and Wynona Ryder as Charlotte. Wil, a typical womanizer, is introduced to Charlotte, a unique young woman, by her grandmother, whom he had known for many years, and the two are instantly attracted to each other. Unfortunately, Wil's fear of intimacy and Charlotte's fatal illness will pose serious burdens on what seems to be a budding romance. Artistically done, the movie's plot seems to be directly correlated with the changing of the seasons. The issue of time is a theme that is ever-present and highly symbolized throughout the film. The movie begins in the fall, the time of harvest, and a time to reap what you sow. Perhaps this time of the year is representative of people's potential to harvest what's within, perfect for the joining of lovers. But, although the movie is set up to be a love story, there are problems from the beginning. When Wil looks at women, he sees them as acquisitions. Even if he does like them, he has not shown the potential to share his heart with them. When Charlotte looks at men, she sees the potential of a love filled romance, but at this point in her life, time is not on her side, and thus, it make
As the movie progresses, so do the seasons. The leaves begin to fall off the trees, for winter, the season of sleep and renewal is coming. Introspection takes place, and internal structures are strengthened. Charlotte, who is intuitive to what type of man Will is, also sees the potential of what he can be. Her mistake is not distinguishing this difference, and allowing herself to be hurt by Will before he has reached his love potential. Thus Will, who does care for Charlotte, is forced to look within, and really question what Charlotte means to him, and what he has to do to be with her during her final days on Earth. This means, specifically, facing his intimacy issues. He needs to leave the haven of Ludus and enter the world of Agape, if he is going to make the most of Charlotte's precious time. Will finally finds the potential to love, and asks Charlotte to "let him love her". Although furious with his betrayal, she accepts. Thus, the real romance begins, but soo! The scene's final scene is shot during spring. For nature, spring is the time of green leaves on trees, budding of plants, and the blossoming of flowers. Symbolically, it is a time of renewal, of life, and of new beginnings. Because of Charlotte, Will is able to reawaken and renew a bond with his daughter that he had let himself be void of. During the final scene of t
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Approximate Word count = 913
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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