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| Director: Neil Labute
Actors: Holly Aird, Graham Crowden, Trevor Eve, Lena Headey, Tom Hickey
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  54 reviews
Format: Import, Dolby, Ntsc, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD22403D
ISBN: 0783273355
UPC: 025192240324
EAN: 9780783273358
ASIN: B00005JKKY
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: February 11, 2003
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 "No mere human can stand in a fire and not be consumed" January 10, 2007
Belen (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
One of the protagonists of this movie says that "No mere human can stand in a fire and not be consumed". In a way, that reflects the dilemma of the main four characters in their quest for love and passion. Roland Michell (Aaron Eckhart) and Maud Bailey (Gwyneth Paltrow), experts in English literature, discover a link between Randolph Henry Ash (Jeremy Northam) and Christabel LaMotte (Jennifer Ehle), through a letter one of them stole. As they investigate how important the link between those well-known Victorian poets was, a relationship begins to grow between them, despite the fact that neither of them was eager to start a relationship. But what are the differences between these couples?. It is easy to see that Ash and Christabel plunge into a love affair and are somehow consumed by it and its consequences. On the other hand, Ronald and Maud are so aware of the possible emotional consequences of a failed relationship that they don't want to run the risk of heartache, and thus try to avoid the "fire" that true passion involves. br / br /As you probably already noticed, this film doesn't have one love story: it has two. One takes place in the Victorian period, and the other in our times, but both are closely linked. The question is: can a love affair from the past bring a modern couple together?. And if so, how, and why?. The plot is pretty simple, but well developed. The director (Neil LaBute) somehow managed to reflect the progress of both love stories at the same time, so the spectator cannot help but compare the way in which both relationships developed, and the conventions that were important in each time. I specially liked the role that the letters that Ash and Christabel sent each other (and that Roland and Maud discovered) played in the film. They were truly engaging, and the perfect complement for the uniformly good acting and the perfect English scenery. br / br /On the whole, I think this is a good movie, but not a great one. It lacks that "something" that makes a viewer remember a movie well after watching it. Despite that, not all movies can be unforgettable classics. Sometimes, if they are at least a good way to pass time and relax, that is enough. In my opinion, that is the case here. If you like a good romance story with some elements of literature and poetry, try this movie: you'll have a good time :) br / br /Belen Alcat
 Very under-rated November 16, 2004
Julianne (Ontario, Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's terrible that this movie wasn't a box office hit, as it's an excellent movie. The story is beautiful and compelling, and the back and forth between past and present works amazingly well. Any history buff, or a true fan of movies, needs to see this movie. It's just fantastic.
 huh? July 10, 2004
L. Daniels (Bayou country)
I give this one 2 stars for the period sequences. I found the actors in these scenes were very good..much better than the scenes starring Ms. Paltrow and her companion. I got bored with this movie very fast. The only thing that kept my attention was the story behind the story. I really wanted to love this movie.
 This was an excellent movie! July 10, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Gwyneth Paltrow played the part of a British ice queen to perfection. Aaron Eckhardt was pretty decent as a brash American. And Jeremy Northam was, as usual, sultry, sexy, and incredibly effective in this (sort of)period piece. I found the woman who played Cristabel to be a little wrong for the part, but she was okay.pThe first 3/4 of the movie was good, but the ending is what cinched it for me. I bawled my eyes out and walked away affected. pI do think it could have been a more passionate film. I think the passion was displayed between Ash and Cristabel adequately, but the filmmaker never let the sparks fly with Roland and Maude.pI recommend this to anyone who enjoys films about romance and English history.
worth seeing for the acting July 4, 2004
adam (new york city)
this is a really good movie made by one of my favorite directors. i don't know why some people don't like this movie. it has good acting, good directing, and very good cinematography. watch asap.
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