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Although the premise of infidelity and its devastating consequences on all involved may not be a new one, Unfaithful still manages to emerge as a stylish, involving thriller. Based on an obscure 1970s French offering, director Adrian Lynne's version is pure Hollywood, from its casting of Richard Gere and Diane Lane in the lead roles, to its graceful visual style and even its somewhat unsatisfactory denouement. It's impossible not to watch the film without thinking of Lynne's own Fatal Attraction, although here the gender roles have been reversed to focus on the affair between bored suburban housewife Connie and exotic French book dealer Paul. The obsessive relationship between the two provides the film with its only real frisson. Gere is given very little to work with as the dull cuckolded husband Edward and delivers even less. The film moves rather slowly towards its key plot twist which never really lives up to its promise.
On the DVD: Unfaithful may be lacking a little as a film, but this DVD is an impressive package. The film has a rich visual element and the digital picture quality brings out the best in Adrian Lynne's unique eye for detail. The reams of extras include commentaries from director Lynne and the cast, a well put together documentary, interviews, features, deleted scenes and a (superior) alternative ending. Lynne is always good interview value, coming across as a slightly less eccentric Ken Russell, and Lane and Olivier Martinez are both engaging and charismatic. A shame, then, that the movie itself isn't quite so impressive. --Phil Udell
Special Features
1.85 Wide Screen
16:9 Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Directors Commentary
Scene Specific Commentary With Diane Lane And Olivier Martinez
11 Deleted Scenes
Alternate Ending With Optional Commentary
5 Featurettes
Directors Notes
Interview With Diane Lane And Richard Gere And Adrian Lyne
Easter Egg
Trailer
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16:9 Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Directors Commentary
Scene Specific Commentary With Diane Lane And Olivier Martinez
11 Deleted Scenes
Alternate Ending With Optional Commentary
5 Featurettes
Directors Notes
Interview With Diane Lane And Richard Gere And Adrian Lyne
Easter Egg
Trailer
Croatian\Czech\Danish\Finnish\Hebrew\Hungarian\Icelandic\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Swedish\Turkish
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
UNFAITHFUL is a movie that needs to be seen for a person to understand how it towers above and achieves everything that the four I just mentioned tried to do (or should have). The best double feature I could think of would be pairing this with AMERICAN BEAUTY; UNFAITHFUL could easily be seen as a sublime lesson in what the suburbs can do to the soul, and how it as such can be more dangerous to the soul than the ghetto's crime rate can be to the body and mind. *Boredom* seems to be the only motivating force leading to the eventual destruction of their entire lives in this movie--a woman's boredom. And yet what makes this film so powerful (other than, again, the triple-Oscar winning performance of Diane Lane) is the fact that it is so well written and masterfuly directed--not to mention achieves ensemble with its supporting cast of men and women--that a clear cut motivation really does not exist. Glen Close was just crazy; Michael Douglas was just selfish; Jeremy Irons was just strung up too tight and a profoundly manipulative woman snapped him; Wesley Snipes (according to Spike) just had to have some White-ness; Thandie Newton was heartbroken...everyone had a clear cut motivation for their actions (otherwise known as the megaphone for the director in question's ideas about life [or the marketplace]), except Diane Lane in UNFAITHFUL. And that is what will really disturb you to the point of needing to take a couple days out and digest the lesson on human nature you have been given by the time the credits role.
If you are a Richard Gere fan, you will be surprised over the fact that, as good an actor as he is and can be, he triumphs in this movie almost purely by staying out of Dianel Lane's artistic way! He deserves a *most generous supporting actor* Oscar. My girlfriend's life was changed by what she saw in this movie (it deeply frightened and overwhelmed her); and I think mine was too. If you are in love or married, see this movie at your own risk. But see it.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Wow, I knew Diane Lane could act, but this movie really sealed it for me. She MADE this movie. "Unfaithful" is a really well-done movie about a suburban housewife who finds herself having an affair with a younger man. This action has a devastating reaction that will reverberate forever. Although the theme is really nothing new, Lane's superb acting truly conveys her character's mixed emotions - embarrassment, excitement, shame, giddiness. The gamut of emotions that runs across her face on her subway ride home after her first tryst with her lover pretty much tells the whole story of how this woman feels about what she's doing. It's an unforgettable scene and an unforgettable piece of acting that will be a classic. Without Lane, this movie would have been very, very good. With Lane, it was elevated to a whole new level. Diane Lane thoroughly deserved her Oscar nomination for this performance; she deserved to win it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Academy Award nominee DIANE LANE is what makes UNFAITHFUL such a great film. Her performance is so raw and passionate that I was amazed that she didn't win the Oscar (instead she was nominated for Best Actress). The film is very engrossing and interesting and it held my attention and had me talking afterwards. It was cool, entertaining and thought-provoking, yet it DIANE LANE that made it such a great and memorable film. The DVD is great! With tons of extras that are both quality and quantity. One day this will be dubbed a masterpiece. 10/10.
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good movie
Really enjoyed this movie, was torn between wanting edward to find out, and connie to continue the affair with paul. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David
ok-ish!
Have seen better! Unlike other Mr Gere films, dont think will watch it again though, only cost couple of pounds so didnt waste too much money, just the time watching it!!
Published 3 months ago by nananoodles
An unexpectedly moving film with twists and turns
This 2003 DVD of the previous year's film is well worth the investment and far cheaper than a seat at the cinema but those hoping for hours of bonus material will be disappointed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by RR Waller
was ok
it was ok but the ending let it down a bit. hot and steamy in some parts though which were great! Ill proberbly watch it again when there is nothing on tv
Published 7 months ago by Claire
Great performances by Richard Gere and Diane Lane
This movie was so good it had me searching for all other movies done by Diane Lane.... her performance in this movie is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Catastrofic Cat
Beyond tea and sympathy....
Awesome thriller! It had me spellbound, right from the start. Classic plot. Happy home, succesful couple, not want for anything. Only the thrill had gone out of their marriage. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Bart
A tragic miscast
A stylish and compelling thriller. The only spanner in the works is Gere who gives such a incredibly hammy performance you really have to wonder how he ever got into acting and why... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Stephen Hardaker
Mid-Life Crisis?
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Richard Gere's understated performance is a gem. Diane Lane cannot help looking seductive no matter what part she plays. Read more
Published 24 months ago by J. Gould
Adrian Lyne at his very best
As a massive fan of Lyne's work (not to mention a HUGE fan of Diane Lane) this one is a true cracker. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by Mrs. D. A. Roper
Sexy, seductive, smashing.
A wonderful film. The chemistry between the "settled" housrwife and her Parisian lover is absolutely mindblowing and intensely sexual and erotic. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2010 by L. Whelan
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