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Summary: HUGH DANCY IS DASHING !
Review: Now, the reason i give it 5 stars is cause of Hugh,I rented this movie about a week ago, And Hugh toppped it,He is the most gorgous thing I've ever seen.He made this film to watch for.That's the reason why I got it.It was a good movie frankly, cause I just simply adored it.Movies like this you have to slowly pay attention to,or you won't understand.It was good.
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Summary: It's not a body double!
Review: Okay, so I rented it 'cause I'm an Alba fan. It was still a good movie. And, since two people above me have cried "body double!" let me set the record straight. I can see why they'd assume that the close-ups that don't show her face might make use of a body double, but there since there are also shots with both her face and nudity, I don't see why'd they'd bother. Odds are, that's her too, since it IS her not ten seconds later.
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Summary: While You were Sleeping with the Dictionary
Review: Only one reason to watch THE SLEEPING DICTIONARY, a lackluster romance/1930's period piece film of forbidden love and that is the presence of Jessica Alba (IDLE HANDS,tv's DARK ANGEL). Alba shakes off her tough, DARK ANGEL persona and plays a young, sweet, soft, native girl (Selima) in Borneo hired to teach the local language to a young British Officer John Truscott (Hugh Dancy). She's placed in his residence as the hired teacher and naturally they fall in(and make)love etc. Once the film establishes this relationship, there's not much to the story as to watch people get uptight about the situation. Some good scenery and cinematography with Alba in the foreground, but there is nothing new plotwise or characterwise in this film even with the presecnce of Bob Hoskins (WHO FRAMED ROGER RABITT?).
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Summary: Pretty good. Get it for Jessica Alba.
Review: Overall it was a pretty good Movie. The Plot was not that bad and Jessica Alba is as Gourgeous as always. Thought it contains some nudity of her ( which is a bodt double not her ) You should buy it because you are a jessica alba fan and for nothing else. She display very good acting skills and as well as some of the other charatcers. Over all it was a good movie with somewhat of a plot that takes you all over the scale from happy to sad to mad and then happy again.
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Summary: How not to make the same mistakes your parents did
Review: That's really what the movie is all about. It's a love story that could have turned out just like any "star-crossed lovers" saga. Instead the storywriter chose to let the lovers ... not just Jessica and Hugh...but also Emily Mortimer, who plays Hugh's wife ... NOT make the same mistake their parents did. They all chose love over duty and yet they were very human and flawed as they went through the process of making that final choice. It is a well-acted story, generally, with the characters being much more complex than at first thought. I believe the story itself is the real star here.
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Summary: A sensual experience!
Review: The love story between an English colonial & an Iban girl set in the beautiful jungle was unlike any other love story I've seen. The movie was not only rich in romance & passion, but also very artistic in settings & different. Beautiful scenery, you'll love it. "Sleeping Dictionary" Jessica Alba was terrific! Also, it helped me understand much more about another tradition - the Iban, set in around 1930, which was so interesting.
Again, faith can lead you to a destiny you've never thought you would come to. Love is powerful!
Rent it or buy it and enjoy this movie for a romantic weekend!!
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Summary: Who do you choose to love?
Review: The setting of colonial Sarawak Malaysia of the late 1930s is the turbulent and fertile ground that yields a classic tale of a love that will not be denied. The environment and social structures that are the framework of this narrative are displayed in all their aspects: the natural glory, innocence, and harshness of Southeast Asia as well as the shame, abuse, and idealism of European colonialism. When cultures collide, there are (at least) sparks. And sparks there are between Selima and John - what a beautiful couple! Add to the mix a setting that could be the Garden of Eden, and you have a volatile brew! This potent combination is not unique, however. Yet what it points out, in a very satisfying way, is that true and legitimate love does not necessarily have to follow the rigid rules of society, religion, or tradition. One of the truly wonderful aspects of a story such as this is that it reminds us (those of us with open minds) that there is more - much more - than is dreamt of in our provincial philosophies. What are you defined by? Who do you love? And who decides - you or someone else? Choose.
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Summary: Who do you choose to love?
Review: The setting of colonial Sarawak Malaysia of the late 1930s is the turbulent and fertile ground that yields a classic tale of a love that will not be denied. The environment and social structures that are the framework of this narrative are displayed in all their aspects: the natural glory, innocence, and harshness of Southeast Asia as well as the shame, abuse, and idealism of European colonialism. When cultures collide, there are (at least) sparks. And sparks there are between Selima and John - what a beautiful couple! Add to the mix a setting that could be the Garden of Eden, and you have a volatile brew! This potent combination is not unique, however. Yet what it points out, in a very satisfying way, is that true and legitimate love does not necessarily have to follow the rigid rules of society, religion, or tradition. One of the truly wonderful aspects of a story such as this is that it reminds us (those of us with open minds) that there is more - much more - than is dreamt of in our provincial philosophies. What are you defined by? Who do you love? And who decides - you or someone else? Choose.
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Summary: One of the Best Love Stories!
Review: This has been in my opinion one the Best Love Stories ever written! Also I love how the script has been written! Man from England falls in love with a Native Woman in another Country! This Movie passes Titanic in the Love Story catergory!
The cast is one of the best casts that could of been picked for this movie! Also Jessica Alba come on she is one of the Hottest Young Actresses out there! Thats also why I give this Movie a Two Thumbs up from my two hands not from some other person!
Go Rent it or even better Buy it because its worth it!
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Summary: NEVER HEARD OF THIS MOVIE
Review: This is a great film! Jessica Alba really made this movie. Her presence alone is enough to carry this story. She's a great actress and extremely beautiful. I'm surprised that she hasn't been marketed better. If you're tired of the same old stars, starring in all of the movies at the ciniplex then watch this film and keep an eye for Jessica Alba I think she's an up and coming star. She may need another manager though. There's no reason she's not being cast in blockbusters. In any case do watch this film weather you rent or buy you'll really like this movie.
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