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Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Tomas, the happily irresponsible Czech lover of Milan Kundera's novel, which is set in Prague just before and during the Soviet invasion in 1968. Lena Olin and Juliette Binoche are the two vastly different women who occupy his attention and to some extent represent different sides of his values and personality. In any case, the character's decision to flee Russian tanks with one of them--and then return--has profound consequences on his life. Directed by Philip Kaufman, this rich, erotic, fascinating character study with allegorical overtones is a touchstone for many filmgoers. Several key sequences--such as Olin wearing a bowler hat and writhing most attractively--linger in the memory, while Kaufman's assured sense of the story inspires superb performances all around. --Tom Keogh
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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I believe that the current crop of young director's in Hollywood should be sat down and forced to enjoy this film, for it is a perfect example of exactly how a simple movie can be elevated to a piece of art work. Of course it cannot hurt if your base is a novel worthy in its own right, but the transfer to the screen does not always go this well.
First and foremost there is a little of everything here. Daniel Day-Lewis is possibly the finest method actor of his generation and the subtlety of the Czech accent, the easy passion of the love scenes and the frankly mouth-watering on-screen tension with Lena Olin is a joy to behold. As for Olin herself, i may be alone, but i think she oozes sexuality and temptation here in a way that a Sharon Stone never could in Basic Instinct. Juliette Binoche is also one of the finest actresses of a generation (Alice et Martin, Three Colurs Blue and an Oscar for the terrible English Patient where she was the only thing worth watching) and she portrays the innocence and vulnerability of Theresa with an effortlessness that she deploys in all of her film roles. As for her display of under-arm hair, i have nothing to add!
Take three fine lead performances, add the perfect, haunting, musical score and the tense backdrop of the Prague Spring of 1968 and we almost have a perfect film. At times the story meanders and at 2h 46mins, does lose the attention into the third hour. I wondered at times why more was not made of the on-screen dynamic between the two female leads and also why the camera dwelt for such long periods on Day-Lewis driving his East-European motor vehicle, but it all adds to the period feel of the piece.
If you do not feel sad come the end, i should be extremely surprised, this is an excellent and engaging piece of film-making.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Don't believe a word of the review below - wonder why he or she wouldn't put their name to it. This is a lovely enchanting film and a crying shame it isn't presently available on dvd. If you like a love against the odds film and a simple story lovingly told then buy this and you won't be disappointed, Lena Olin is just seductively lovely and Juliette Binoche is a very young and utterly convincing, naive girl touched by the madness of love for the very first time
Buy and enjoy
Buy and enjoy
17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of those movies you have to have in your collection. I could not say more than what other reviewers have said. Superb acting by all cast Juliette Benoche alwayz amazing as a young naive girl."take off your clothes im a doctor" Wow! i wish i could do that without getting into trouble. you have to see it to believe it.One of the best things I love about this movie is the story line very beautiful,excellent sounds, picture, scenary just beautiful.Watch it with the one you love the most.It will stay in your mind forever.
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