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It's entirely fitting that The End of the Affair plays out in a 1940s London that's either blacked-out during the Blitz or wreathed in a pea-souper during the post-war period. After all, Neil Jordan's movie is a mystery play in the guise of a love-story, and its interior is a fog of conjecture and misunderstanding. Only at the end does the mist clear away and we see things in stark clarity.
Based on Graham Greene's most autobiographical novel, The End of the Affair offers an autopsy of the adulterous love affair between glacial Sarah Miles (Oscar-nominated Julianne Moore) and intense writer Maurice Bendrix (Ralph Fiennes). Out on the sidelines, Ian Hart proves convincingly twitchy as a working-class private eye, while Jordan regular Stephen Rea (as the cuckolded husband) mooches about with a face like November. In the mean-time, the movie circles deliberately around its central bone of contention: the bomb blast that spared Maurice's life but brought his relationship with Sarah to its sudden, inexplicable end.
Unfortunately, The End of the Affair winds up something of a mixed bag. If anything, Jordan is almost too respectful of Greene's source material: toiling lovingly on the intricacies of his story (its shabby London settings, its clash of profane love with redemptive Catholicism) while leaving the drama idling. The result is a film you'll probably admire rather than love. Its chill ambience dampens down the passion. --Xan Brooks
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Great DVD, the end was just the beginning, 1hr 37 mins run time approx, fast delivery, UK SELLER
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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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Having watched this superb film again recently, I have to say that it is a film for our times. The original version made during the mid 1950s with Deborah Kerr and Van Johnson, was made for the audience of those times. It could not be sexually explicit or emotionally charged due to the censorship laws, so much of Graham Green's original narrative was lost. However, this has now been restored for modern audiences and what a wonderful version this is. Although, some of the storyline has been changed, it does maintain the key element of the story between two lovers, Sarah Miles (played by Julianne Moore who is wonderful by the way) and Maurice Bendix (played by Ralph Fiennes). Set during World War 2, they meet at a party and develop a sexual relationship despite the fact that Sarah is married to Henry, a civil servant (played by Stephen Rea). After five years together, Sarah suddenly ends the affair without reason and two years later, they meet again. Maurice, now jealous and bitter because of the affair ending, hires a private detective to follow Sarah in an effort to solve the mystery of why the affair ended in the first place. This leads to a tragic ending, but there is also hope too for the people involved, especially for Maurice as he may have to revaluate his life and beliefs. It is a genuinely emotional drama, the sort of drama which Hollywood rarely achieves nowadays. This is left to independent film makers such as Neil Jordan who does a superb job in directing this adult drama.
Enhanced by 5:1 Audio sound, and good picture detail. Also has numerous extras plus an Isolated Score for those who just want to enjoy the superb music score composed by Michael Nyman.
Enhanced by 5:1 Audio sound, and good picture detail. Also has numerous extras plus an Isolated Score for those who just want to enjoy the superb music score composed by Michael Nyman.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I have to say this is a fantastic film exuding all the love, passion, restraint and desire needed from the book. It does all of this in such a credible and sensitive manner, we can feel the pain the characters are going through without feeling the 'cheese'. Ralph and Julianned are perfect for this role. I have to say I have watched this film at least a dozen times and I love it more and more. It is a classic!
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By ianscardiff
Format:DVD
This is a real heart-rending film.. It is similar in vein to "The English Patient" (-same leading actor, too), but better (-and more succinct)!
Set in wartime London, it's the story of how one couple deals (-or doesn't) with the end of a love affair.. and the reason it ended (-great twist).
A wonderful, thought-provoking take on how two people can have very different views of other's feelings, of jealousy and of (of course, as Graham Greene was the author) Religion.
Watch and weep!!
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this was nice
I wasn't really into this at all, nice enough but didn't watch it after the first time,so cant recommend it.
Published 6 days ago by dollydip
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Fantastic
It arrived quickly and was the right one, I have added it to my collection, I didn't think I would find the DVD after seeing he film on television so I am we'll impressed.
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First viewed this film on T.V. Liked it so much that I decided to purchase the DVD to share with my friends.
Published 11 months ago by Dinga
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One of the only films I've watched more than once...
...in fact I could watch it every week and not be bored. I've read the book as well as seen the old film version, and this one doesn't disappoint. Read more
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This film reminded me of "Brief Encounter", with the haunting soundtrack. Michael Nyman matches Rachmaninov in providing the perfect
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mood for a romantic tragedy. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Richard Mirfin
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Love it!
I just love this film, it is great, I can't find anything wrong with it, very romantic and dramatic and true! in any case that is what I think :-)
Published 14 months ago by Jack The Ripper
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The End of the Affair
I loved this adaptation of Graham Green's novel. The "affair" never really ends. The three main characters, Julianne played by Sara Miles, Maurice, played by Ralph Fienns and... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Loaghaire
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heart rending
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Published 22 months ago by Therese63
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Lovely intuguing tale
Skilfully acted with an impressive starring. Anyone who ever had an affair would recognise something in this film. Indeed it was recommended to me by my ex-mistress !!! Read more
Published on 20 April 2011 by Ian Kelly
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