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A romantic tale set across many years that centers around a medical student who thinks he has found his calling as an international disaster relief worker--until he gets sidetracked by a philanthropic...( read more 
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MCT:July 1, 2008this is one of the best movies I ever seen, it is very touching specially for the ones working in humanitarian field. Do watch it if you have not yet
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MCT:June 30, 2008
Its a very sad movie. it kind of surprised me a little bit. Also based a bit on a true story. things that UN were going thru at that time. Good couples movie...
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MCT:June 26, 2008
SARAH :"Why do you never say my name?
NICK : "Sorry?"
SARAH : "You never say my name. Why?"
NICK: "(pauses) What's the first thing you do when you get a cold?"
SARAH: "What?"
NICK: "What's the first thing you do when you get a cold?"
SARAH: "Uh... chicken soup, aspirin, scotch..."
NICK: "You never just have the cold?"
SARAH:"I don't know what..."
NICK:"(interupts) Taken nothing. Just have the cold?"
SARAH: "No"
Let's say, if "Beyond Borders" was made in Tyrone Power-Katherine Hepburn's era, you would have sob your eyes out until you're running out of Kleenex. Though you know how corny and unrealistic this movie really is, you would've love it anyway and yeah I bet you would. Apparently, it contains with every essence required for a true Hollywood classic masterpiece. Quixotic anecdote. Passion. Both good looking male and female actors (gosh, I love Clive Owen!). War, particulary war. And personally I was pretty enjoying it and there never was a second it bores me. But reminiscing Doctor Zhivago in more colours on screen is a big NO.
In point of fact, the idea of magnetizing people's concern of humanitarian disasters in certain origin itself is exceedingly smart. And it did work, though. I cried myself when it realize how tragic the colonization, starvation and poverty had done to them. Really is an eye opener to see the world we're living as what have been done. How tragic and unkind life can be for some of us and it all seems so unfair.
Owen, in a role originally meant for Kevin Costner (an absence we shoudl and MUST be thankful for), offers a great charisma. I adore his stubborness as Dr. Nick Callahan. As he crashes in the fundraiser party Sarah Jordan is attending, how can I blame her falling for him? That man is bloody charming! Thank goodness it's someone who can save the whole movie with his impressive skill. I don't know how many times I said this, but I totally adore his accent.
The film's chief problem is not so much the affair that eventually sparks between the two leads, but the incredulous manner they offered throughout the movie. A providential lady from an honored family, with all her future lies before her eyes, risking them all for some guy she (very sorry) banged once? Extremely wise, don't you think?
I understand why Director Martin Campbell's adventure-romance came under critical attack. And I am definitely sure, the crisp white skirt that Jolie wears to Ethiopia doesn't get dirty (anyway, her lips are pretty distracting...thought you need to know)
But with the help of exotic landscapes and human suffering scenes, ''Beyond Borders'' is peculiarly enjoyable.
Two stars for Clive Owen, half for Angie, and the other one is for my guilty pleasure-ness... -
MCT:May 20, 2008
Angelina Jolie palays a verry good role in this movie! i hate that fact she diesin this movie... but i love that this movie is based on helping starvation acroos the glob! this is probaly how she got ispired 2 do so herself!!!!
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MCT:April 10, 2008I think the movie was really sad,
but at the same time it was one of the best moovies i have ever seen
it got me open my eyes to see more how things are in the world, and it made me wanna help with charity -
MCT:March 30, 2008
It's got a real message to all: "care for Africa, and care for the whole world."
I think that it's here to open eyes but not to really get people in the movie house even if it has Angelina Jolie in it. Not very good story, but great drama.
The be-aware-of-the-whole-world idea was okay and touching but I think they screwed up the whole movie. Somehow, I got lost when they went "country-hopping". xD
All I can say is: It's very original. And very touching. -
MCT:March 7, 2008'Good Morning. my name is Angelina Jolie, and I am here to save the dying nation of Africa, bring McDonald's to the masses, and maybe get some good shots of me in while I'm at it'.
Enough ranting. Basically, it tries to be controversial and fails. The acting is acceptable (Jolie possesses striking aspects of her character. Hmm ...) But the colonialist views far override any sympathy for Third World countries.
Same problem arose in The King and I. While the Siamese were all portrayed as barbaric peasants, it is the English woman who reigns supreme.
Also, Angelina's lips constantly up close in my face detracted from the movie's charm. Average, I say. -
MCT:March 4, 2008
very touching...its just sad that Sarah and Nick couldn't be together..after all that they went through.
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MCT:February 29, 2008
Knowing Ethiopia and having a clear image of the 1984 hunger and draught, the decision of the west to killin the ppl cos their gov is not their ally, I watched this movie with great happiness. I mean, how often do we see movies that have got clear messages to the world, unitin civilians and educatin the ignorant? Good job guys. Hope the world had understood the message there! You will always been in my shelf.
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MCT:January 29, 2008Would like to see at some stage. Angelina and Clive, thats an interesting combo. Will be interesting to see.
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MCT:January 25, 2008
Me encanto la trama y la actuacion, aunq relata una historia muy cruel es muy real. Angelina Jolie fantastica
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MCT:January 18, 2008
Wow... Everyone must see this film!!! Its full with love to other people, and i think, in a world, like we live, its very importent to think about the poor poeple!!
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MCT:January 15, 2008
Not really one of those ground-breaking cinemas that keeps and holds your interest, it wanes your interest, in fact. I love Clive's performance, but they seriously could have replaced Angelina. The story was questionable, and I was wondering when they were going to get to the point of all of this background and character development. When it finally turned out that there was no point, I basically left the movie feeling somewhat uncomfortable with sitting through the entire thing. This movie had no meat to it, just a bunch of moral values.
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MCT:December 6, 2007
Love can be found in very unlikely places! Sso long as it's a matter of the heart and sharing a common goal!, there'll always be true love lurking around the corner!!
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MCT:November 27, 2007
The first 45 minutes or so are very interesting however the movie loses its touch afterwards and becomes a complete drag towards the last half hour. looks as if the director was inspired by Indian movies where romance takes over believability. good performance by Clive Oven, movie could have been a lot better than what it is.
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MCT:November 25, 2007
It's compelling and cutting edge.But the movie failed to create a strong plot,focused more in angie's crisis,not the main awareness they try to bring.But,angelina reflected who she is off-the screen,she's not just a great actors,but a great woman she is.
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MCT:November 2, 2007
When i watched this movie i felt really sad.. It tells about forbbiden love and helping people who need help..
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MCT:October 7, 2007
I think its a great movie and the story is amazing. Both Angelina Jolie and Clive Owen have done great jobs, and it's nice to actually get a glimpse of not only what many people go through in Africa and Asia but also what the people that try to help them (relief workers) go through as well.
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MCT:September 12, 2007
Too damn long, nothing in there, yeh i feel for the poor kids in ethiopia and in Cambodia, but thats hollywood!!! gimme some action!
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MCT:August 19, 2007
If you are like myself and into humanitarian efforts, this movie will touch you. The sentiment of the love story only adds to the eccensiance of the movie.
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MCT:August 1, 2007
this movie made me cry. i think that it is a movie that everyone should check out. it's really good.
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MCT:July 15, 2007
Romance together with unpleasant reality.And that's why I liked the movie.It depicts the real conditions in some countries that are being ignored.
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myoctoberbluesposted 309 days ago -
This is a great movie. Both Angelina Jolie and Clive Owens were a great choice. The storyline goes into depth between the romance between the two and the problem that many people in world go through such as Poverty, War. Its a real eye opener.The music throughtout the movie has been beautifully composed and goes well with the movie. This move and Jolie have inspired me to consider becoming an Aid-Relief Worker when I'm older.
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Sarah Jordan & Nick Callahan Together, they would face the most forsaken lands on the globe, and become caught up in conflicts that raged around the world. Armed with compassion, mercy, and indomitable will, they would risk all they had, driven by their increasing passion for each other and their lives' humanitarian work.
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