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Inspired by a Vanity Fair article, Proof of Life is that rarest of Hollywood commodities: the exploration of an original idea. Kidnapping may have graced our screens in the likes of Ransom, but the revelatory material here exposes a billion dollar industry. Engineer Peter Bowman (David Morse) is the kidnapee. Anti-government guerrillas in the fictional locale of Tecala in South America are his captors. More central to the plot is negotiator Terry Thorne (Russell Crowe's first role after Gladiator). His wavering professional ethics allow him to overlook the fact that Bowman's company has reneged on the insurance payment, but don't prevent him from developing feelings for Bowman's wife Alice (Meg Ryan). Cutting between the threads, the film benefits from Crowe and Ryan's obvious chemistry as well as an atmosphere of tense reality provided by the lush locations. Perfectionist director Taylor Hackford insisted on filming in Ecuador despite the studio's better judgement. The crew suffered a consistently hostile environment, but the jungle helps in maintaining a believable threat against Bowman's life. What's ultimately discovered by each of the principals is that they all had more to prove to themselves than they'd ever realised.
On The DVD: From an animated menu there's the obligatory trailer and page of cast and crew names. The surprise in the latter is that it's static--No further information! A 14-minute HBO documentary hosted by David Caruso makes up for that. Mini-interviews with all the cast are intercut with behind-the-scenes footage. You see Morse losing weight as they shot, learn that there are 30,000 kidnappings a year and that the crew suffered a drifting wind of tear gas one day. The best feature is Taylor Hackford's commentary, which is breathlessly crammed with information. He talks about the detailed research undertaken on the script, which highlighted Columbia as the world's kidnap centre and London as the K&R (Kidnap and Rescue) reciprocal centre. The most fascinating fact is the reason for a deleted sex scene between Ryan and Crowe. While editing it, Hackford was about the last to discover they'd become an item off-screen. Ryan's lasting objections mean it's not included on this disc. A terrific 2:35:1 ratio dazzles the eye with the Ecuador landscapes, and the 5.1 surround does wonders for Danny Elfman's edgy score.--Paul Tonks
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DVD Special Features:
Feature-Length Audio Commentary by Director Taylor Hackford
Behind-the-Scene Documentary The Making of Proof of Life
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Trailer
Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, Arabic, Romanian, Bulgarian, English for the hearing impaired.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By lerule
Format:DVD
This film, based on truth, shows the harrowing ordeal of kidnapping. All the actors played their parts well, and the psychological realm of the film was portrayed with sincerity. The special features, how the film was made, the director's commentary, etc., was very good.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Proof of life is a fantastic film. From start to finish it kept me on the edge of my seat. Proof of life is not high in action but what you do get is a well made film with an extremely good story and very good actors. However the action sequences you do witness are superb. Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe are superb together. If you enjoyed the negotiator you'll love this ! Ten out of Ten !
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iconic film. great to have it. Some films stand the test of time. This is one of them Will rewatch and share
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Proof of life
I enjoyed this film. Nice to see Meg Ryan do something else besides chick flick comedies. I am also glad that Russell got to use his own accent. love the ozzie accent.
Published 1 month ago by Caroline Brophy
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Good film
This film was such good value that with two top name actors we couldn't say no, a good film, convincing lead performances, slightly flat ending.
Published 1 month ago by Daisy
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Great
Enjoyed this film with Meg and Russell. Action packed so held my attention to the end. Sad end though!! Would watch again
Published 1 month ago by dougieduck
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Proof of Life
A film about a hostage negotiator. Really well acted and really good story line based on truth. Its one to watch over and over.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs Julie Barnes
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Excelled film
This is a excellent film. Russell Crowe Is brilliant in film. Plot to film good you do feel sorry for him as he does not get his happy ending.
Published 3 months ago by Sonia kemp
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Excellent film
I bought this film for a friend. It arrived both swiftly and well packaged. My friend loved it. Very pleased with this purchase
Published 4 months ago by Bex & James
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Proof of Life starring Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe
This was a film that I already had in my collection, I hadn't watched it for a while so I decided to do so. Read more
Published 4 months ago by JAN GODDARD
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Enjoy
All ready knowing what its all about, reading the other review, this is my little bit that I have to say.. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. Maguire
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International kidnapping
A film brdging events both sides of the Atlantic. Starting in London as a political hot-potato the action moves to the jungle terrain of South America as a hostage situation... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jackie Domingo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Proof that Russell can convince you of anything and Meg can only play...
Russell Crowe convinces you that he could totally do this job if required to do so.
Meg Ryan (even though I liked her in When Harry Met Sally) seems to have the exact... Read more
Meg Ryan (even though I liked her in When Harry Met Sally) seems to have the exact... Read more
Published on 28 April 2011 by Unforgetable
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