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dr. paul a. kaufman
06-12-2025IT LOOKS SEXY YET ITS NOT . THE STORY IS POORLY WRITTEN . I DONT KNOW WHY BANDERAS MADE THIS STINKER
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deena
06-12-2025The best thing about the film is of course, Antonio Banderas. His character is so sweet and kind. And gorgeous. <g> Jennifer Connoly (sp.) is here also, - one of her first films - which she hardly ever mentions, btw.It's not a great film, but it has interesting scenery (and Antonio Banderas), a somewhat passionate love scene (Jennifer wearing socks, lol) and Antonio Banderas.I'd seen it many years before and was gratified to be able to see it again. The actor who plays the young priest is also nice to look at. <g>A must for fans of Banderas
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1.85:1 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer
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No MPAA rating
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R (Restricted) Package Dimensions
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7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 ounces Item model number
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0786936190946 Director
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Betty Kaplan Media Format
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Closed-captioned, Color, DVD Run time
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1 hour and 43 minutes Actors
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Antonio Banderas, Camilo Gallardo, Diego Wallraff, Jennifer Connelly, Stefania Sandrelli Studio
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Miramax ASIN
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B000069I1T Writers
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Donald Freed, Isabel Allende Best Sellers Rank: #32,335 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV) #1,188 in Romance (Movies & TV) #4,867 in Drama DVDs #1,188 in Romance (Movies & TV) Customer Reviews:
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Al5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Title!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023Verified Purchase
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Jennifer Connelly still relevant and beautiful to date. Not to mention She's one of the best actresses of our time, this movie is a great time piece from the start to the end. The more Time changes, the more it's stays the same. Not to lecture, but that's what the movie its about, Showing how governments around the world has always treat their citizens, to this day. How She deals with it. I liked it, and if you love Jennifer Connelly work, usually She doesn't disappoint. Give it a try...
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Mercedes Mcvey5.0 out of 5 stars
A much underrated film. Drama, poetry, idealism, all one can ask for in a film. Strong acting.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016Verified Purchase
As far as I am concerned, Antonio Banderas best role. If you don't think of him as a serious actor, or think of him as a Hollywood creation without much depth, think again. He is young here, in this story, in his prime of acting life. This is an amazing, serious drama, with the quality of poetry and the film itself has the idealism of an activist. A much underrated film.
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J. P. Sterman3.0 out of 5 stars
A serious subject in a superficial movie
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2003Verified Purchase
Chile and Argentina have gone through tragic years during the 70's, and this movie attempted to tackle what happened - everyday at the time, in Chile. Two good actors (Banderas and Connelly) seem lost in a poor script and directorship, although Allende knew the subject from the inside (I did not read her book yet).Banderas could not concentrate and acted quite bad, and you can see that the way his eyes wander in several scenes with Jennifer. She makes a big effort in her role, but this is not one of her good movies.In Jennifer's attempt to bring the South American political disaster to the screen, a much better (remarkable) film is Waking the Dead. A must see!Note: their love scene in Of Love and Shadows could produce a tender moment in this play, but was grossly produced and the director missed the chance, unfortunately.
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Anon4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2014Verified Purchase
Great actors come together for a tender story.
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John T5.0 out of 5 stars
Got just what you posted 👌
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024Verified Purchase
It is always a pleasure to do business with a vendor who lists an item truthfully and does not attempt to deceive or post false statements .I have been buying items on Amazon Mkt. Place for a very long time and unfortunately this is still happening .
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bhamjam1.0 out of 5 stars
Wrong show on DVD
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023Verified Purchase
The DVD had the correct case and printed label in the DVD itself, but when we tried to play it it was a totally different show!! Was some dumb teen drama from the 90s.
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bhamjam
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wrong show on DVD
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
The DVD had the correct case and printed label in the DVD itself, but when we tried to play it it was a totally different show!! Was some dumb teen drama from the 90s.
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dr. paul a. kaufman2.0 out of 5 stars
BANDERAS MAKES A BOMB
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2017Verified Purchase
IT LOOKS SEXY YET ITS NOT . THE STORY IS POORLY WRITTEN . I DONT KNOW WHY BANDERAS MADE THIS STINKER
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deena5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Early Antonio Banderas English dialogue film - story based on historical events
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021Verified Purchase
The best thing about the film is of course, Antonio Banderas. His character is so sweet and kind. And gorgeous.
ロマン主義者でもある1.0 out of 5 stars
未だです。
Reviewed in Japan on September 27, 2019Verified Purchase
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リージョンフリーのデツキを未だ購入していないから見れてない。
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Cliente de Amazon3.0 out of 5 stars
Nada en español
Reviewed in Mexico on April 26, 2023Verified Purchase
Lo compré con la esperanza de que viniera con subtítulos en español, ya que considero que no es clara la descripción. Resultado Región 1, sin sub español.
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gabriela vaca5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2013Verified Purchase
This is a classic that should not be missed.Entertaining, educaltional and romantic, trace of an ideology that now seems obsolete but which bases should serve to develop new currents of thinking and new humanistic aims.
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Trim Vis 443.0 out of 5 stars
Flat treatment of interesting novel
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2023Verified Purchase
I think this was director Betty Kaplan's first movie which partly explains, but does not excuse, why she botched such promising material. Scenes that should sizzle and have you on the edge of your seat are flat and stillborn, and scenes of family gatherings with no drama but simply introduce unnecessary characters are lingered on far too long. The scene that works best is the single sex scene but that is probably due more to the actors than the director. Matters are not helped by the heroine's voice-over narration, given years later than the action depicted, in a tone sounding as detached from events as I felt. Maybe Kaplan should have studied "Missing" or "Sweet Country," other movies about Pinochet's Chile, to see how to deliver such material in a way to involve the viewer and leave a lasting impression while entertaining. The film is based on an early Isabel Allende which deserved much better.
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tencsboc3.0 out of 5 stars
Also I think part of it was it couldn't make up it mind what genre it was - love story, political comment
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2015Verified Purchase
No spoilers just an opinion.I was under the impression this was some Opus Magnum something visceral. I must learn what some reviews mean.To me it was run of the mill. The political observations aside it was fairly formulaic. It brought nothing new to the table as they say these days.The Acting was ok/good the production values wer ok/good - but so they should be these days with the tech and equipment available.It's just it didn't grab me - there was some attempt at heroic stoicism but really when you've seen Casablanca you've got to go some to top it. So why is it that the likes of Casablanca grab you and this just doesn't? For one thing it dragged for me - perhaps because it didn't grab me.And the 'work in the shadows ' whatever it was I could've smacked him for that alone.Also I think part of it was it couldn't make up it mind what genre it was - love story, political comment, slice of life, spiritualism/occultism. Pick on or two and stick with it.ACID TEST: would I buy again/recommend? - NO
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