Consenting Adults

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Summary: Not a bad idea but tailed off towards the end
Review: I have to say about this film that although it's not the kind of film I really rate, it had a couple of startling moments with the initial set-up etc. I liked the idea up to a point but then by the end it was just like 'oh just finish this up in the usual way' with a totally run-of-the-mill climax. The film seemed to just run out of steam as time went on. That's the problem with a lot of thrillers is that it's hard for the ending to live up to the pace of what precedes it. A shame, but nevertheless the film had unintentional comic worth in that last showdown between Kline and Spacey(I challenge anyone to keep a straight face where Spacey egotistically challenges Kline 'Come on. COME TO PAPA!')

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Summary: Runs Out of Steam and Logic
Review: I really enjoyed this movie; kept you on the edge of your seat, scared as all heck! Kevin Kline is a great actor, we all know that, and it was nice to see him play such a warm and wonderful husband. I was shocked to see Kevin Spacey looking so different, especially with the full head of blond hair and a tan! He really looked wonderful; but what a great actor! He certainly played this part well. At first, you don't think he did it, then you think maybe, and at the end, bingo == he's the creep! He can play any part and he certainly will never be typecast! A good movie, good actors - go see it!

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Summary: What a good movie!
Review: I really enjoyed this movie; kept you on the edge of your seat, scared as all heck! Kevin Kline is a great actor, we all know that, and it was nice to see him play such a warm and wonderful husband. I was shocked to see Kevin Spacey looking so different, especially with the full head of blond hair and a tan! He really looked wonderful; but what a great actor! He certainly played this part well. At first, you don't think he did it, then you think maybe, and at the end, bingo == he's the creep! He can play any part and he certainly will never be typecast! A good movie, good actors - go see it!

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Summary: 5 STARS FOR KEVIN SPACEY: ACTOR EXTRAORDINAIRE
Review: I think this could have been a better movie with a deeper plot but what does keep it moving is... Kevin Spacey. He is such a fabulous, fabulous actor!! Kevin Kline - though usually so good, is unfortunately SOOO bland in this movie. Very poor acting on his part.It was really disgusting. Kevin Spacey is the only class act in this movie and makes it worth watching.

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Summary: The real mystery - how a great storyline died!
Review: Like so many films these days you sit through the first third or even two thirds and your'e absolutely gripped only to be let down by a banal, predictable ending.

This movie starts off brilliantly and keeps up the pace and tension for up to two thirds of the film. In fact, I have seen so many films lately that lose the plot after half an hour, Consenting Adults, can be recommended on this alone!

Back to the film. Suddenly two thirds of the way through a superb film is butchered. A tense, emotional drama is replaced but a non-sensical murder mystery.

The two questions that kept coming into my head after Kline is framed for Murder. Does the criminal justice system in America really let a man who is about to stand trial for a brutal murder out on bail? Do they then let him wander, unsupervised, wherever he pleases?

My final film summary first two thirds of the movie - excellent last third - don't even bother to play. Stop the tape and return it to the video shop. If you don't you'll just be bitter, let down and very, very dissapointed!

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Summary: Runs Out of Steam and Logic
Review: This movie started out great the way it established the growing friendship between two very different couples and then moved into a murder mystery. The acting was first-rate (with the exception of Rebecca Miller -- can we say boring?) but then the plot defied logic. For example: Kevin Kline's character doesn't realize that he is not having sex with the neighbor's wife but with a "stand-in"? When Kevin Spacey's character confirms his wife's death in Savannah with the police, the police do not think to ask: "Hey, didn't you already report her death a few months ago?" Further, it is completely unrealistic that a shattered Kevin Kline's wife would have so immediately taken up with Kevin Spacey. By the time the film ended, it felt like a comedy, it was so ridiculous!

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Summary: Kevin Spacey is awesome!
Review: This was an excellent movie. Eddie Otis (Spacey) and his pretty, soft-spoken wife, Kay, move in next door to Richard Parker and his wife. At first, they seem like the perfect neighbors, and the two couples quickly develop a close friendship. Soon enough, though, we see that Eddie makes his money being a scam artist. He pretends to get hurt by the Parker's car, and then presents them with a check that will pay off all their debts. Although they were reluctant to accept the money, they think that Eddie is a good friend to have risked his life for them. This friendship changes, however, when Eddie (always the risk taker), talks Richard into a wife-swapping game. After this "game," all hell breaks loose. There is murder, and all fingers are pointed at Richard. There are so many twist and turns, and Spacey is terrific as the ultimate bad guy!

Rating:
Summary: Putrid
Review: Use disc as a coaster. Everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves. This is one of the worst films ever made...And not in a good way.

Rating:
Summary: Putrid
Review: Use disc as a coaster. Everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves. This is one of the worst films ever made...And not in a good way.