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Following the death of her husband, Ethel Ann (Shirley MacLaine, Steel Magnolias) tells her daughter Marie (Neve Campbell, Scream) the story of a wartime romance she had. Meanwhile, two men in Belfast find an inscribed ring in the site where a U.S. B-17 crashed during World War II, much to the chagrin of the I.R.A.
Richard Attenborough directs again after an eight year break since Grey Owl and has made an unashamedly old-fashioned film. Mischa Barton (The O.C.) shines as the young Ethel Ann and the film also features fine performances from Christopher Plummer and Pete Postelthwaite. The film oscillates between Michigan and Belfast in the early 1990s and flashes back to a World War II love story. Closing The Ring is a heart warming and romantic film about love and friendship.
Richard Attenborough directs again after an eight year break since Grey Owl and has made an unashamedly old-fashioned film. Mischa Barton (The O.C.) shines as the young Ethel Ann and the film also features fine performances from Christopher Plummer and Pete Postelthwaite. The film oscillates between Michigan and Belfast in the early 1990s and flashes back to a World War II love story. Closing The Ring is a heart warming and romantic film about love and friendship.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Romantic drama. In Michigan, USA, Ethel Ann buries her husband, Chuck, and starts drinking instead of grieving as her daughter Marie expects. On a hillside in Belfast, a young man, Jimmy, digs up an old gold ring inscribed with the names of Ethel and Teddy. When Jimmy tracks Ethel down to return the ring to her, unexpected consequences arise, causing Ethel's family and friends to re-evaluate her tangled romantic history. ...Closing the Ring ( Richard Attenborough's Closing the Ring )
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75 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film got an awful lot of stick from the critics, and I genuinely can't see why. It boasts class names from both sides of the pond and has an undeniable emotional pull.
There has been criticism of a 'contrived' ending, but the whole tug of the narrative is actually based on real events, so why bleat on about that? Besides, what do we go to the cinema for, if not to be transported elsewhere?
I loved it at the cinema, and hope to on DVD - I'm looking forward to whatever the extras will be. The 'breakdown' scenes of Christopher Plummer and Pete Postlethwaite are worth the entrance fee alone - but there's much more to recommend here. A plot set in two time zones (featuring the same characters 50 years apart) keeps you on your toes as the story slowly, carefully, delicately unfolds.
Does that sound dull? It's not, it's elegiac and measured - and yet, in places, surprisingly sparky and funny, too. Shirley MacLaine is on dazzling form as she delivers a multi-layered and subtle performance. And Brenda Fricker and newcomer Martin McCann (look up the word 'zesty' in the dictionary, and you'll find his Equity headshot) create some beautifully judged comedy moments.
Let's be clear about this - 'The Matrix' it ain't (though, without giving the game away, there is peril and guns and bombs to be located at just the right moments) - it's a lovingly-told story, and it's all in the telling of it. At turns moving, uplifting, frustrating, unbelievable, fun, harrowing - just like life, really!
Oh, and lest I forget, I am bound to say there is a killer song on the end credits: "Lost Without Your Love" sung by Amy Pearson: stunning - it's a real 'My Heart Will Go On' moment. Had me reaching for a hanky!
So, in re-appraisal, this is a film that deserves more consideration, and more attention - not least because you will only truly appreciate it upon multiple viewings once all the secrets have been revealed, so a DVD purchase seems nigh-on essential.
I hope Richard Attenborough continues to make this sort of film, and that the critics grow some hearts.
There has been criticism of a 'contrived' ending, but the whole tug of the narrative is actually based on real events, so why bleat on about that? Besides, what do we go to the cinema for, if not to be transported elsewhere?
I loved it at the cinema, and hope to on DVD - I'm looking forward to whatever the extras will be. The 'breakdown' scenes of Christopher Plummer and Pete Postlethwaite are worth the entrance fee alone - but there's much more to recommend here. A plot set in two time zones (featuring the same characters 50 years apart) keeps you on your toes as the story slowly, carefully, delicately unfolds.
Does that sound dull? It's not, it's elegiac and measured - and yet, in places, surprisingly sparky and funny, too. Shirley MacLaine is on dazzling form as she delivers a multi-layered and subtle performance. And Brenda Fricker and newcomer Martin McCann (look up the word 'zesty' in the dictionary, and you'll find his Equity headshot) create some beautifully judged comedy moments.
Let's be clear about this - 'The Matrix' it ain't (though, without giving the game away, there is peril and guns and bombs to be located at just the right moments) - it's a lovingly-told story, and it's all in the telling of it. At turns moving, uplifting, frustrating, unbelievable, fun, harrowing - just like life, really!
Oh, and lest I forget, I am bound to say there is a killer song on the end credits: "Lost Without Your Love" sung by Amy Pearson: stunning - it's a real 'My Heart Will Go On' moment. Had me reaching for a hanky!
So, in re-appraisal, this is a film that deserves more consideration, and more attention - not least because you will only truly appreciate it upon multiple viewings once all the secrets have been revealed, so a DVD purchase seems nigh-on essential.
I hope Richard Attenborough continues to make this sort of film, and that the critics grow some hearts.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this movie for the first time last night, loved it and immediately bought it from HMV. Based on a true story, it is cleverly told about 5 people 50 years ago and bringing them back together in the present time in a heart-rending but beautiful story of love and war. Set in America and Northern Ireland when an American war plane crashed on Cave Hill in Belfast, I am particularly interested as this is such a familiar area for me, living in Belfast. However, Belfast does not now look like it is portrayed in the film, as since 1994 there has been relative peace. I cannot recommend this movie highly enough. Have a box of tissues handy while you watch it! Wonderful portrayals from big stars Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Neve Campbell and Pete Postlethwaite.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I can't believe this film never made it to any cinema in the North West. The film is a love story that jumps between decades, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. When you first begin to watch it, you may be a bit confused as to what is going on, because it jumps from America to Belfast and back again in different decades. Stick with it, because it does become gripping viewing. It is well worth seeing, and is one of those stories that unravels as you watch it (getting better and better as it goes along).
It is directed by Richard Attenborough and is well acted throughout by actors such as Christopher Plummer, Shirley Maclaine, Mischa Barton, Neve Campbell etc. The actor Martin McCann who plays young Irish Jimmy brings a refreshing breather to a film that is full of drama and emotion.
Highly Recommended.
It is directed by Richard Attenborough and is well acted throughout by actors such as Christopher Plummer, Shirley Maclaine, Mischa Barton, Neve Campbell etc. The actor Martin McCann who plays young Irish Jimmy brings a refreshing breather to a film that is full of drama and emotion.
Highly Recommended.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great film for us oldies.
One of the most sentimental films I have seen for years.
Great acting from Shirley Maclaine and especially dear Pete Postlethwaite.
Great acting from Shirley Maclaine and especially dear Pete Postlethwaite.
Published 16 days ago by Sam Carew
Great Love Story
This is a wonderful love story, powerful and tragic. A young man and a woman fall in love. The man has to go to war. The woman is left behind. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Profr R. Cohenalmagor
Closing The Ring
An excellent film, very moving and sensitively done. The filming in Ireland was brilliant and the overall acting extremely good. Shirley Maclean at her best.
Published 8 months ago by Annette
A good romantic film
A very good and well written work, directed sympathetically by Richard Attenborough. Pete Postlethwaite and young Mark McCann stole the show, but good ensemble cast. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Keith Chivers
A curate's egg!
Interesting concept, well acted but let down by a script which is just too fragmented. Ironically an additional 30mts might have provided the coherence required to generate the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Adrian Drew
I expect more from Richard Attenborough
The crux of the film fails on the weakness of the key relationship - two lovers who it appears share a physical attraction for one another and (as far as evidenced by the film)... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mark Rowden
not so great
I was disappointed, this type of cast,almost all of them well known stars and Richard Attenborough, I expected more then just a mediocre Hallmark movie. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by Martian 77
Closing The Ring DVD
Excellent response to delivery and purchase. Both mum and I enjoyed the film, which i had previously had difficulty in locating.
Published on 11 Mar 2010 by A. England
Great acting and a well told tale
The other reviewers here have said all that I was going to say so I will just add that I watched this on the television recently as I was intrigued by the synopsis in the Radio... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2010 by A Friendly Face
Heart Wrenching
Closing the Ring is a beautiful story very well told by Lord Attenborough. Jumping between World War Two and earlies 90's Belfast it tells the story of the love between Ethel Ann... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by underthethumb
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