Time Share (2000)

Absolutely Brilliant!

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

The divorced American chef Matthew "Matt" Farragher (Timothy Dalton) takes two week vacation to spend with his son Lewis (Billy Kay) and his daughter Daphne Farragher (Natalie Elizabeth Marston) in the Balboa Island, in Panama. The German researcher of the genetically modified vegetables Dr. Julia Weiland (Nastassja Kinski) is also taking vacation in Balboa with her sons Thomas (Kevin Zegers) and Max (Cameron Finley) and her boring fiancé Russell (Geoffrey Lower). Matt gives freedom to his children and has fun with them while the uptight Julia raises her sons with rigid discipline. While driving to the ferry to the island, Matt and Julia have an argument. Soon they learn that they both rented the same house by the sea due to a mistake of the real estate. Further, the hotels and island are completely booked and they need to share the house. However, along the days their initial animosity begins to change while their children get along with each other very well. But Russell wants to marry Julia and Matt's girlfriend Felice (Carlton Elizabeth Gebia) wants to go one step ahead in their relationship."Time Share" a.k.a. "Bitter Suite", is a delightful romantic comedy with many funny situations. The chemistry between the gorgeous Nastassja Kinski and the handsome Timothy Dalton is perfect and makes the film a perfect entertainment with well balanced comedy and romance. The teenagers and children have also great participation in the story and this film is indeed worthwhile watching even for the third time. My vote is seven.Title (Brazil): "Encontro às Avessas" ("Topsy Turvy Encounter")

I think this is a great entertaining family movie with lots of humor. All the actors in this movie were wonderful and seemed to work well together. I thought it was great to see a comedic side to Timothy Dalton and he did an excellent job. This is a movie you can watch with the kids and not worry about violence or embarrassing sex scenes that require you to cover your child's ears or cover their eyes. Too bad they don't make more movies like this. My favorite scene was when they crashed the party and showed the folks how to loosen up and have a good time. I watch this any time it comes on TV. It always puts a smile on my face. Highly recommend it. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

SPOILERS - "Timeshare", two single people with kids somehow get assigned the same unit, at the same time. Of course, on the way to the ferry their vehicles almost collide, they argue, she goes first, the ferry is full. Later in the food store they round the same corner and their shopping carts end up head-to-head. On the beach, Dalton tries to teach her son to ride a horse, but she angrily talks him down. Dalton gets locked out, gets in through her bedroom patio door, she is sleeping with the dog and having romantic dreams, she wakes up and finds him in her room and screams. Eventually they become friends. Very predictable and somewhat enjoyable but marginal quality romantic comedy. I can only assume Kinski and Dalton just needed some cash and a bit of exposure, because this is not a particularly good movie.

I hope a sequel is made for this movie.I would like to find out if they get married, where they live, how they get along and how the kids adjust. I am also curious about what happened to Russell.I really enjoyed this movie.It was a good example of what family life is today and also a good romance!