As they explore a mysterious ruin with a cryptic message written on it, they discover their own relationship as well as a secret that will forever change their lives. The story centers on an archeologist whose job is to investigate and preserve the legacy of extinct civilizations on distant planets and who is reunited with the teenage daughter he never knew he had. I am sure we would all like to find a message in a bottle - much more exciting than receiving an E-mail - and I guaratee that, human nature being what it is, we'd read it too.The Hollywood Reporter brings word that after the Oscar-nominated success of Arrival, 21 Laps and FilmNation are teaming up once again for The Message, which is based on author Ken Liu's short story. Not a great film by any means, but the story has a certain charm.

There are a few noisy scenes in the film, and necessary, I think, because the overall tenor of the film is somewhat subdued with the two shy central characters. Garret's crotchety old father is played with all stops out by Paul Newman - a rascally fellow with firm ideas about what is good for his son. Theresa still suffering from a broken marriage and still uncertain of her future is beautifully played as the message continues to weave its spell. The shy Garret devoted to the memory of Catherine slowly changes as this new woman enters his life.

The acting throughout is very controlled. The photography of the seascapes and sunsets is very appealing and the background music suitably romantic and never obtrusive. The dialogue and the romantic situations are believable as the story slowly but steadily unfolds. I think this film would largely appeal to women.

As a newspaper researcher she seeks out the author and predictably they fall in love. Theresa (Robin Wright Penn) relaxing by the sea finds a bottle protruding from the wet sand and is much impressed by the expressions of love in the romantic message. Garret (Kevin Costner) loves Catherine beyond the grave, and being a boat-builder, with the sea at his doorstep, he sends messages to her in a sealed bottle. Finders keepers, and if it makes a good story, publish it on the front page of the daily press. How private is a message set afloat in a bottle? Not at all, according to this film.

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