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Internal Affairs [1990] [DVD]
 
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Internal Affairs [1990] [DVD]

Richard Gere , Andy Garcia , Mike Figgis    Suitable for 18 years and over   DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Richard Gere, Andy Garcia, Laurie Metcalf, Nancy Travis, Richard Bradford
  • Directors: Mike Figgis
  • Writers: Henry Bean
  • Producers: David Streit, Frank Mancuso Jr., Mara Trafficante, Pam O'Har, Pierre David
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English, German
  • Subtitles: English, German, Swedish, Turkish, Danish, Hungarian, Polish, Icelandic, Dutch, Arabic, Finnish, Romanian, Czech, Bulgarian
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Mar 2001
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000058CAW
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,204 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Mike Figgis' Internal Affairs makes great play with some fairly obvious ironies--"Trust me, I'm a cop", Richard Gere says to a couple for whom he is arranging the death of their parents--but its real strength lies in a cluster of central performances. Gere has rarely been better than he is as the charismatic, self-righteous entirely corrupt and corrupting Dennis Peck, but Andy Garcia is at least as impressive as the "selfish yuppy bastard", the ambitious Internal Affairs cop Avila whose determination to bring Peck down is as much to do with massaging his own ego as with fighting the good fight, particularly after Peck starts making moves on Avila's gallery curator wife. This is a film about men destructively manipulating each other's self-love--the two men have more in common than they like to admit, a point sardonically made by Amy, the world-weary lesbian cop who is Avila's partner (an impressive performance by Figgis regular Laurie Metcalfe). Internal Affairs was the best thriller of 1990 and one of the decade's best. --Roz Kaveney

Special Features

1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 5
German
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English\Dolby Digital Surround German
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital Surround
Arabic\Bulgarian\Czech\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\German\Hungarian\Icelandic\Norwegian\Polish\Romanian\Swedish\Turkish

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Perhaps there are people who look at this film and think, "Oh no, Richard Gere!" This movie will defy your expectations. Gere has never been better - his portrayal of corrupt cop Denis Peck is the backbone of this excellent thriller. Peck moves easily from accepting backhanders to developing a nice sideline in contract killing, all the while trumpeting the values of a family man. It is Gere's skill to play with both sides of this monster, but he is not alone in acting ability. Take a look a the scene where Andy Garcia as Raymond Avilar is introduced to Internal Affairs by his new boss - Garcia doesn't say a word, but his intense disgust at his boss's corporate doublespeak is conveyed by a single, piercing look. Laurie Metcalfe, as Garcia's new partner, also gives a measured performance that works to accentuate the differences between Peck and Avilar.
In all, this criminally overlooked film should be a must-see for anyone who relishes well-acted, well-crafted entertainment.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
How Good Is Gere 31 Jan 2009
Format:DVD
Mike Figgis shows us in Internal Affairs how to make the best of Richard Gere. Internal Affairs looks excellent on DVD. As for the disc all there is, is a chapter index and a scene selection option. However dont be put of. In this Gere simply oozes meace as he prowls his scenes alternating between glib,manipulative,loving and murderous. His palpable charm flows as he woos and intimidates his way through this often forgotten nineties gem. He is matched by a stellar performance from Andy Garcia whose character morphs from smooth career cop to tetchy, manic, jealous husband. Perhaps a bit to quickly for my liking.Its a struggle to think of a better Gere performance than this. Some poor choices of roles has seen his star dim over the years but if you want to see him at his best, give this film a look.
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Format:VHS Tape
Gere plays a crooked, manipulative, corrupt, womanising veteran police officer (Dennis Peck). Garcia (Raymond Avilla) is an internal affairs officer who finds himself investigating Gere (Dennis Peck) after the death of a police officer. Dennis Peck retaliates by persuading the innocent Mrs. Avilla to meet him for lunch (on the pretext that he is worried about her husband's workload) knowing he is being tailed by Raymond. This leads to an explosive and violent meeting between both cops and puts an even greater strain on the already fragile Avilla marriage.

With actors of the calibre of Garcia and Gere, it must have been difficult for the rest of the cast to establish a presence, but Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne's sister) who plays Raymond Avilla's partner, and William Baldwin (playing Peck's partner) are certainly worth a mention.

Expertly directed by Mike Figgis, Garcia, as always, shines through, but Richard Gere is outstanding - this has to be his finest ever performance.

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