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Based on a novel by Susan Isaacs, Shining Through is uncomfortably close to Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious. This World War II drama concerns a love affair between a spy (Michael Douglas) and a secretary (Melanie Griffith) that goes south when duty turns him cold and pushes her into dangerous, behind-the-lines intelligence work. Liam Neeson plays the gentleman Nazi unwittingly providing Griffith with cover as domestic help. The best parts of the film are the twists and turns in the romance (Douglas is very good at playing a character who can turn off all feeling at will) at the beginning; the German scenes are less compelling despite such high stakes for the heroine. The climax--taking us back to Notorious whether it wants to or not--is quite gripping, largely due to Douglas's performance.--Tom Keogh
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16:9 Wide Screen
English
Region 2
English
Region 2
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I love this movie!! It's got something for everyone! I am not a big fan of either Michael Douglas or Melanie Griffith, but they are perfect for the roles they play in this movie. I couldn't imagine any other actors in the same part.
For the romantics, there's the love story between Griffith and Douglas. For the war buffs, there's tons of WWII movie reels and actual footage of the war. For the people who like lots of action, there's plenty of that- planes, bombs, shooting, spying, chasing, suspense etc.... It's a great date movie because the ramance is balanced with action.
I am so glad this movie in finally available on DVD. I would recommend it to anyone looking for some different to watch.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I found this movie on a TV channel a few years ago and really enjoyed it. It's good to own the DVD now, which also has a couple of extras...including a small featurette.
On first appearances, yes, it looks very "budget movie", with dodgy sets, dodgy script, shakey acting in places and a wobbly storyline...BUT it is STILL a good movie to watch.
It has all the elements of undercover intelligence within Germany in WW2, with a light love story over the top of it. Add into the equation that Griffiths' character is also half-Jewish, it gives a little more grit to the story. Particular good points include Joely Richardson's performance; as good a woman semi-villain as you'll get anywhere. A good strong performance by Liam Neeson as a German General and also the fact John Gielgud plays a small part gives the movie some credit too.
It's a very simple story, slightly predictable, but you'll find the movie much better and more enjoyable than you think.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Lovely film! WWII spy thriller/love story. If you love 1940s nostalgia and music you will love this film. Melanie Griffiths brilliantly portrays a spy who goes undercover as a housekeeper/nanny in a German household. When she's compromised and the net closes in, lover and boss, Michael Douglas rescues her to get her out of Germany.
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A good tear jerker
A good weepy film, especially suited to a Sunday after afternoon. Well acted and a very good story about wartime Berlin with a liitle romance throw in.
Published 3 months ago by Trevor Piper
Fav movie
This is one of my all time favourite movies. Three of my favourtie actors. Love Michael and Melanie together. Wouldn't be the same without Liam Neeson too. Read more
Published 12 months ago by suzibelle
fab
The film was excellent and although i'm not a "Douglas" fan Melanie Griffiths and the director got the best they both can produce. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Frank Brown
Well Worth Watching
This film has a really good story and a nailbiting end. I have never grown tired of
re running the film again.
re running the film again.
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by Aunty P
most enjoyable film
I brought this when it first came out on vhs and am now really pleased to have it on dvd. great film
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by J. S.
So very, very, very, very, bad it's genius!
This film is spectacularly awful. Let's get that straight from the off. Melanie Griffith proves once again that her performances in Something Wild and Working Girl were total... Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2007 by Jalllala
Good
Melanie Griffith's german accent is AWFUL!!!!! But the rest of the movie is surprisingly good.
Published on 14 Jan 2004
Watch it!
Although this film didn't do well at the box-office, it is surprising good.
Set in WW2 it follows the story of Linda, a half-Jew, living in America and worried about the fate... Read more
Published on 30 May 2003
Fantastic
I absolutely love this movie, its got excellent romance with the adorable Melanie Grifith and both her and Michael Douglas put up excellent performances. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2002
Great film but predictable
This is a fantastic film and the two leads share a certain amount of on-screen chemistry. There is also a good performance from Liam Neeson as a german official but the plot of... Read more
Published on 30 July 2001 by A. Walton
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