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Australia released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Documentary, Featurette, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Remastered, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Based on Noël Coward's play "Still Life," Brief Encounter is a romantic, bittersweet drama about two married people who meet by chance in a London railway station and carry on an intense love affair. Sentimental yet down-to-earth and set in pre-World War II England, the film follows British housewife Laura Jesson (Celia Johnson), who is on her way home, but catches a cinder in her eye. By chance, she meets Dr. Alec Harvey (Trevor Howard), who removes it for her. The two talk for a few minutes and strike immediate sparks, but they end up catching different trains. However, both return to the station once a week to meet and, as the film progresses, they grow closer, sharing stories, hopes, and fears about their lives, marriages, and children. One day, when Alec's train is late, both become frantic that they will miss each other. When they finally find each other, they realize that they are in love. But what should be a joyous realization is fraught with tragedy, since both care greatly for their families. Howard and Johnson give flawless performances as two practical, married people who find themselves in a situation in which they know they can never be happy. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Cannes Film Festival, Oscar Academy Awards, ...Brief Encounter (1945) ( Noel Coward's Brief Encounter ) (Blu-Ray)
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Classic British cinema; acted in a way that only British actors of that period can act (1945)! Superb, the children are frightful! And should be locked in their room with no supper!!! And what is that thing they are using to keep the coffee hot? This is 1945; how the other half lived!
The flash backs, the voice over, all add to the inner tension caused by the conflict of conscience. Shall I, shall I not. What if? What will be the consequences and did the husband guess all along? It is all frightfully middle class, yet they were travelling Third Class on the train, the likes of which will never be seen again. The characters are all very vivid from the lady behind the counter - "I do not know to what you are referring", the Station Master, and the irritating friend, "No sugar?".
Just classic cinema from an era now long gone and irretrievable, but never lost because we have the DVD!!!!
The flash backs, the voice over, all add to the inner tension caused by the conflict of conscience. Shall I, shall I not. What if? What will be the consequences and did the husband guess all along? It is all frightfully middle class, yet they were travelling Third Class on the train, the likes of which will never be seen again. The characters are all very vivid from the lady behind the counter - "I do not know to what you are referring", the Station Master, and the irritating friend, "No sugar?".
Just classic cinema from an era now long gone and irretrievable, but never lost because we have the DVD!!!!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A simple tale of two strangers meeting in a railway station falling in love but who can never take it any further.
Some of the cinematography is beautifully done; the reflections from the train windows, the merging of the story being told in the past to the present when the narrative fades, and the symbolism of the speeding trains through the station can stand up to anything done today.
Its a well told story, with great performances by the lead actors. The self-sacrifice by each is something of an era that's gone, as we all too frequently see gratuitous sex portrayed in today's films (a reflection of the selfish society we live in).
You end up feeling for the characters, but also in a strange way relieved they did not commit adultery.
Some of the cinematography is beautifully done; the reflections from the train windows, the merging of the story being told in the past to the present when the narrative fades, and the symbolism of the speeding trains through the station can stand up to anything done today.
Its a well told story, with great performances by the lead actors. The self-sacrifice by each is something of an era that's gone, as we all too frequently see gratuitous sex portrayed in today's films (a reflection of the selfish society we live in).
You end up feeling for the characters, but also in a strange way relieved they did not commit adultery.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The basic story is of a brief encounter between two people (Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson) at a train station. Both are married to other people and are committed to different lives. They fall in love; but it is a hopeless situation.
How will they resolve this?
Will they resolve this?
What would you do in the situation?
This film reminds me of a line I heard in another movie, he, "We will never have happiness." She, "Then we must be happy without it."
David Lean did an exceptional job of directing this film whom later directed Hopscotch.
The use of Rachmaninoff's Concerto no. 2 in C minor, helps set the mood and added continuity to the film. Hear it again in the film [The Seven Year Itch (1955)].
How will they resolve this?
Will they resolve this?
What would you do in the situation?
This film reminds me of a line I heard in another movie, he, "We will never have happiness." She, "Then we must be happy without it."
David Lean did an exceptional job of directing this film whom later directed Hopscotch.
The use of Rachmaninoff's Concerto no. 2 in C minor, helps set the mood and added continuity to the film. Hear it again in the film [The Seven Year Itch (1955)].
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Delicious torture
I liked this film when I first saw it but until you have really lived, felt longing that can't be fulfilled, you cannot understand it. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Maria
a bit disappointed!
great film but subtitles wont go off, most annoying!have wanted this film for years and cant get rid of the subtitles1
Published 21 days ago by elaine.17
British Cinema at its very best
Prior to buying this DVD, I recall having watched the first 30 minutes or so on TV some years ago, and resolved to watch it in its entirety one day. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bookworm Baggie
Brief Encounter - Excellent
Have had Brief Encounter on video for a number of years and watched it many times. Have replaced the video now with a DVD and its great to see it in better quality.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Eileen C. Stevens
Watched Brief Encounter
I had heard of this old film and wanted to see it before going to Carnforth Station where it was partly filmed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Wanda Peace
forbidden love
David Lean's movie was in black and white. He never need colour to enhance his movies. Celia Johnson played a prim and proper English woman, vulnerable and seductive. Read more
Published 11 months ago by bull shu
Good transfer, only lacks one extra
Due to the Criterion release of this DVD is no longer available, we have no options left but going for this version. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Nauval Yazid
Brief Encounter Restored (DVD) Celia Johnson/Trevor Howard
Dame Celia Johnson is delightful as Laura Jesson, a middle class married woman with two young children, who unexpectedly falls in love with a stranger. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Derek Vernon-morris
Very irritating
This woman should just grow up! She's got a nice husband, two healthy children, a smart house and far too much time on her hands. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. W. Berry
brief encounter
This remains one of the greatest love stories ever filmed. The beautifully restrained acting, the measured Noel Coward script, and the heart wrenching, but never over-sentimental... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Andrew M. Jarvis
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