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Summary: For The Faithful
Review: When I first saw the pubicity for Adrian Lyne's Unfaithful, I thought it was nothing more than a Fatal Attraction retread, I avoided it dismissing it as such. What a surprise to learn that there's more to the the film than meets the eye. Sure, it has the framework of Fatal, but rather than go for the jugular--Lyne takes a more subtle approach--yet still packs a punch. Edward (Richard Gere) and Connie (Diane Lane) Summer seemingly have a perfect life together. The couple have a son, (Erik Per Sullivan), live in a picturesque suburb of New York City, and have all the best that life has to offer. All of that is put in jeopardy after Connie's chance encounter with Paul Martel (Olivier Martinez). She is instantly drawn to him. Soon, flirtation turns to obsessesion and she finds that she can't stop seeing him. Intoxicatiion becomes guilt though and things take a dramatic turn as the situation unravels in ways no one expects If you stick with the movie, you will see that Unfaithful examines infidelity in a different way. The emotions and drama are less sensational than Fatal Attraction--but it still works and avoids sameness. Lyne lets actions speak louder than words. Lane truly is the heart of the movie. She is really good here. She shares plenty of sparks with both leading men. I was impressed with Gere as a husband wronged with his best performance since Primal Fear. Martinez does his best in what's a somewhat stereotypical role. The extras on the DVD are solid and worth your time--even the typical stuff. The full-length audio commentary from Lyne is quite good. It's the right mix of filming info and the subtext behind it all. A scene-specific actor's commentary is fine but I wish it were full length. There are 11 deleted scenes, including an alternate ending with optional director's commentary, which I think works better as a resolution. The rest of this stuff doesn't really add much--had it been in the movie. Next up are excerpts from The Charlie Rose Show interviews with Richard Gere, Diane Lane, and Adrian Lyne. The featurette An Affair to Remember is standard fare for an extra of this type. Additional cast interviews are not at all needed...but are there nonetheless. The film's theatrical trailer, as well as those for two other Fox releases, top off the bonus material. Lyne finds a way to examine adultry in a fresh very worthwhile way. Recommended
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Summary: STEAMY BUT WITHOUT MUCH CONTENT
Review: Several reviewers call this a "great" movie. I wonder if we were watching the same film. UNFAITHFUL is the story of a housewife (Diane Lane) whose overactive libido makes her vulnerable to the seductive charms of a French bookseller (Olivier Martinez) whom she meets accidentally. The affair goes on for some time despite guilt pangs suffered by the housewife and in the face of growing suspicions by the husband (Richard Gere). The production values are good in UNFAITHFUL with many scenes set in New York City and the acting is good. The love scenes between the wife and her French lover are quite steamy. That's about all that's good in this movie. The plot suffers from too little conflict as there is no real villain in the piece. Reviews refer to UNFAITHFUL as a "thriller" but the application of that term to this movie is probably the result of not knowing how to categorize the movie and needing to classify it somehow. Without giving away any plot essentials, there is very little danger or threat of danger to the characters in UNFAITHFUL which might be expected were it a thriller. The plot leaves us guessing why the wife takes a lover as Richard Gere seems to the ideal husband except that maybe she is bored in the bedroom. I found UNFAITHFUL empty and without much content. The characters seemed to walk through the film with little motivation or feelings. The last half hour of the film was totally boring and had me dozing off. The soundtrack is forced and over dramatic at times and got on my nerves. This is a pedestrian project with little reason to identify or root for any of the characters. Pass.
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Summary: A great film with a great actress in DIANE LANE
Review: A great film with a great actress in DIANE LANE This is one of the most powerful and thought-provoking films that I have seen in ages. The acting by Oscar nominee DIANE LANE (Under The Tuscan Sun, Perfect Storm) is magical and she deservedly won a Golden Globe and Oscar nom for her performance in this great movie. It is so well made and so well observed. The story is very good and there are several powerful moments and some very touching bits too. I loved this film and felt that it passed the two hours so well and nicely. This is a great movie with the great DIANE LANE in great form. A brilliant movie that is sooo cool and so amazing. Just right!
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Summary: Tedious
Review: It says something when, in a movie about a woman's torrid extramarital affair and the problems that result, the most interesting character is a seven-year-old kid. What it says is that the movie in question - Unfaithful - is a sub-par film. In Unfaithful, Diane Lane plays a "happily" married woman who with little reason starts an affair with a bookseller. Despite her occasional crying spells, she doesn't really seem all that concerned about who the affair is hurting until it is too late. Richard Gere is her husband who catches on reasonably quickly and eventually takes drastic action to deal with the situation. The biggest problem with this movie is that it is boring. Even the sex scenes - and there are several of these - are rather dull. Add to this an unlikable lead character who has complete disregard for her family and it is hard to enjoy this movie. While some of the acting and writing is decent, overall, this is a tedious event and easily earns a mere two star rating.
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Summary: Diane Lane Makes the Movie
Review: Unfaithful is a sexy thriller that rises above standard fare, thanks to a virtuoso Oscar-worthy performance. Shot on location in affluent Westchester County and New York City (gloomy shots of Soho, Hudson River Piers, East Village), Unfaithful, is a morality play, of sorts, starring Diane Lane, as a bored suburban housewife on the verge of discovering her wild side. She dominates this film easily overwhelming her less capable co-star, Richard Gere. Lane effortlessly exudes a range of adulterous emotions (most notably, on the train ride home, immediately after her first illicit sexual romp). Unfaithful bares a similar resemblance to In the Bedroom. The sparse dialogue, slow-moving scenes, and a dark, grayish cinematography reinforces the emotional void of a dysfunctional marriage.
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Summary: movie
Review: Adrian Lyne, wonderful director. Beautifully shot movie. And the acting was wonderful throughout the film. How the husband killed the lover, god that was a shocker. Bam bam and its done. The anticipation through the whole film carries you through to the end. Wow. Great film.
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Summary: I should say something...
Review: I should say something to try explain how this film can captivate our thoughts even after the end and year after year...
Two things must be hightlighted: remarkable performance of Diane Lane and exceptional direction of Adrian Lyne that creates an environment were the long silence sequences brought us the pure art of acting. This film gaves Diane Lane the chance to prove that she should be in the Hollywood 'A 'List as a leading actress a long time ago.
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Summary: this is a must see
Review: This film is one of those that will capture your attention after seeing it, but it may take a second go round. The first time around I liked it, but when I saw it the second time after buying the DVD.. it got to me and really wrenched my emotions. I am one that hates sitting down to see a film for 2 hours and getting nothing out of it. If youre going to watch a movie then WATCH A MOVIE! This one wont let you down. The music absolutely makes the film. Its very dark and somber to say the least. You should see this one.. it has made me a diane lane fan... and a richard gere fan where I had hadnt been at all before. Its an excellent romantic film.
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Summary: "Excellent"
Review: I first watched Unfaithful about a year or so ago. I had high expectations for this movie and it reached them and beyond. Unfaithful was Sexual in many ways. With very few flaws, Unfaithful was both satisfying and entertaining. Combining many genres together, making it viewable for many people with a different taste in films. Unfaithful was clever and well done. It displayed everything I look for in a movie. The performances were fantastic and enjoyable because the characters were so well acted. You can fell what the characters are going through. You can feel their pain, frustration and anger. The sexuality was displayed very tastefully if you ask me almost in an art form. I loved this movie to sum everything up. It's a definite must-have.
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Summary: Flaws are meant to be overlooked
Review: Unfaithful is a film which is full of flaws, but proves that flaws are meant to be overlooked if the film provides great entertainment. Much reviewed, there isn't much more for me to say. My most memorable recollection, however, is the excellent counterpoint scene when Lane rides home to Connecticut after the first passionate encounter with her French "hunk" lover. The flashbacks which move back and forth across the screen force Lane to review every intimate fresh detail of her lover's initial seduction. As she looks at the first moment, Lane is composed. By the time she arrives at the terminus, Lane is shattered and so shaken that she tries to wash away the memory of the event. Top-notch directing. Entertaining movie.
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