- Actors: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Zara Turner
- Directors: Peter Howitt
- Writers: Peter Howitt
- Producers: David Wisnievitz, Guy East, Helen Booth, Nigel Sinclair, Philippa Braithwaite
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Paramount
- VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
- Run Time: 99 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CXQE
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,635 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Nice concept, shaky execution--that about sums up the mixed blessings of British actor Peter Howitt's intelligent but forgivably flawed debut as a writer-director. It's got more emotional depth than most frothy romantic comedies and its central idea--the parallel tracking of two possible destinies for a young London professional played by Gwyneth Paltrow--is full of involving possibilities. It's essentially a what-if scenario with Helen (Paltrow) at the centre of two slightly but significantly different romantic trajectories, one involving her two-timing boyfriend (John Lynch)and the other with an amiable chap (John Hannah) who represents a happier outcome. That's the film's basic problem, however: the two scenarios are so romantically unbalanced (one guy's a total cad, the other charmingly sincere) that Helen inadvertently comes off looking foolish and needlessly confused. Still, this remains a pleasant experiment and Howitt's dialogue is witty enough to keep things entertaining. It's also a treat for Paltrow fans; not only does the svelte actress handle a British accent without embarrassing herself but she gets to play two subtle variations of the same character, sporting different wardrobes and hairstyles in a role that plays into her glamorous off-screen persona. --Jeff Shannon
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I am 15 and male and all my friends are into actions movies. Stereotypically, I am not supposed to enjoy this sort of film, but I think it is really great. It is a nice romantic comedy with an interesting storyline and plenty of British style and wit, without the pathetic, corny, sentimental mush contained in many American films of the same genre. Definitely worth buying.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I hired this film out on video, I think it is a very clever and unusual film, I could watch it again and again. Unfortunately I no longer can as I have replaced my video for a DVD and Sliding Doors is not out in DVD. I hope it will be soon, I shall certainly buy it !!!
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Shaky execution ? I don't think so. A really enjoyable experience is how I would put it, for men and women alike. Gwyneth's english accent is also as good as Renee Zellweger's, and this is definitely a DVD to have alongside Bridget, 4 Weddings and Notting Hill.
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Film with a twist
Two stories which are intertwined and then come together which results in one having a sad end but the film finishes with a twist. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Carolg
finally ,I've seen it !
More than 12 years after I was too ill to go to the cinema to see this with my friends, I have finally watched it and felt I had to write a review . Read more
Published 13 months ago by james
Good film
I have just purchased this on DVD as I had the video version when it first came out and loved it then, thought I would buy it again. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Paula Woods
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A brilliant film - one I want to keep; and to pay such a bargain price online at Amazon made it even better than spending lots in a high street shop!
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. R. A. Wigger
Everything happens for the best. You'll never know if you don't try.
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Time enough for love
I'm sure that at some time or other everybody thinks that if I had only done something different from a different decision what would life have been and where would I be now. Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by bernie
My favorite chick flick
I bought the video of Sliding Doors years ago and used to watch it every time my husband was out of town. Read more
Published on 1 April 2010 by lynniemilano
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This is a very cleverly produced film. Really gets you thinking and increases your awareness of the consequences of different actions. Good acting. Good to watch with the girls!
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Great film
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