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I've Loved You So Long [Blu-ray]

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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Language: French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region B/2 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Lionsgate UK
  • DVD Release Date: 9 Feb 2009
  • Run Time: 117 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001N4KB92
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 14,641 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

Kristen Scott Thomas stars in this highly-acclaimed, emotional family drama as Juliette, a woman who returns to live with her younger sister Lea (Elsa Zylberstein) and her family after spending 15 years in prison. Initially, Juliette struggles to re-establish her life in the outside world, but over time, the icy reserve and deep-seated bitterness that have built up during her incarceration begin to soften as her sister does all she can to reach out to Juliette and give her the love and support she needs.

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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "A La Claire Fontaine" 13 Aug 2009
By DL Productions UK VINE™ VOICE
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
It's a rarity nowadays, but films like these really make you think about life, and how we perceive things, like whether this blu-ray is a classic, well I think it is, because after renting it, I ordered it, and that's a rarity for me. This film touched me, the sincerity, the fact it's not all coloured to suit the cinema, and the fact it's not glamorised or dressed up, and covered in make up make this a real treasure - and finding it has really opened my eyes to the way we perceive life, our bond with family, and the way we see criminality.

Kristin Scott-Thomas is amazing as Juliette - a red-eyed timid woman who has come back to the family after being away for so long, and coming back to Léa's home, and we see how Juliette rebuilds her life, and how she feels in life - all beautifully told without special effects, which makes this such an important piece of cinema for me. The realness, tenderness, and almost classical way of direction, photography and script really put this above anything else - this is surely in my top ten.

This Blu-Ray really does the film justice too, the beautiful colours flow nicely on-screen, and the picture is sharp - and the sound is excellent, though I found the PCM track too quiet on my system, so I used the surround sound 5.1 - which is ample in my opinion. The subtitles (which I didn't use) were clear and well set out on the picture, and the framing is perfect.

The extras - though not many are just superb, an interview with Philippe Claudel, writer and director is quite compelling, and lasts over an hour. There are something like 5 deleted scenes, and to me they were really not needed - so good call by Claudel.

This really is a masterpiece - the whole crew have done such a superb job. Don't rent this, buy it, you'll never regret it. Wish I could tell you more about the movie, but that would spoil it and I feel that would be criminal to do so.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Un chef-d'oeuvre! 9 April 2010
Format:DVD
Reading some of the poorer review markings I felt obliged to comment.
First of all, if you buy a Euro region DVD and it doesn't play in your American DVD player, that's your fault not the film's.

Secondly, remember this is a French film. Subtitles are never a substitute for the real thing and there are many subtleties in the dialogue that are not and can not be expressed in subtitles, also if you don't have the correct screen size you will only see the top of the titles. I wonder if this is what happened with one of the other reviewers.

Thirdly, and this is my main point: this is one of the best films I have ever seen. At the beginning I felt dread as the main character was left alone with children, but as the story developed - slow yes, but deliciously slow - I became aware of the true nature of this woman. Symbolism was strong in this film, the visit to the art gallery in Nancy was for me a highlight of the film.

This is a truly moving film, if you don't find it so you are missing something.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I've Loved You So Long 10 April 2009
By RD VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
10 out of 10 in every respect. One could argue that this is a bit of an arty film. There is no tense build up to any major climax per say.
The story revolves around Julliene (Kristen Scott Thomas) who is reunited with her sister after spending 15yrs in jail. It largely follows her budding relationship with the family and her return to the world after such a long time away.
The only 'intrigue' (it can hardly be described as such) is the gradual revalation of why she was in prison. I use the word intrigue lightly because after a while it becomes reasonably obvious.
Kristen Scott Thomas's acting is oscar worthy without a doubt. She conveys all the emotions of her character so well not only through dialog but body language.
A relatively slow going but moving movie about relationships and the return to life.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The brilliance left me breathless.
Starring an English actress, Kristen Scott Thomas, speaking perfect French, this 2008 film won a Bafta, yet is rarely shown on TV, and relatively unknown in the UK. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Mr. P. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Uhh
what a good film. Right to the end you get caught in the story and you can`t stop watching. Well worth the money!
Published 1 month ago by Kern Alfred
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Film
Always intended on buying this film. I was not disappointed great film and Kristen Scott Thomas is brilliant as always.
Published 2 months ago by monkeylaura
3.0 out of 5 stars DVD
Reasonable film. I think will appeal more to women than men. I do not have any more to say about it
Published 2 months ago by L. EMANUEL
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
A gentle and sensitive portrail of a woman attempting to settle back into 'normal' society.
Kristen Scott Thomas looking ridiculously attractive as usual even without the slap
Published 3 months ago by katewoodiwiss
1.0 out of 5 stars lack of english subtitles
"I've Loved You so Long" dvd - the trouble with these French dvds with english subtitles is that there are not enough subtitles to follow the film. We gave up. Read more
Published 3 months ago by dorothym
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
An extraordinary performance from KST makes this film a treat for anyone who, as I do, prefers 'character' to action. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Friend of Dorothy
5.0 out of 5 stars As described
Enjoyed watching this, what more can one say.
Do not heaping superflous praise on a DVD.
Fine and dandy, will that do?
Published 4 months ago by Barbara Steward
1.0 out of 5 stars Probably a good film despite awful subtitles
(This is a rating of the DVD not the film)

Bought this on the recommendation of a friend. The DVD subtitles are useless. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ubernick
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Kristin plays an unusual role, for her, and plays it with feeling; besides perhaps, viewers needs to consider seriously what we might do if faced with the same parental disaster. Read more
Published 10 months ago by wemmick
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