54%
liked it
Jude Law, Michael Caine, Harold Pinter
On his sprawling country estate, an aging writer (Caine) matches wits with the struggling actor (Law) who has stolen his wife's heart.
Id: 10888506
this is a film that cant be described, it has to be seen. michael caine's performance is great as usual. the cinematography is very unusual but i absolutely loved it, and the diologue was very clever, which it had to be because the film is driven by its diologue. the end of th...( read more)
Lately, Jude Law has had the nasty habit of remaking wonderful films starring the legendary Michael Caine (the americanised version of "Alfie" was first) Well, this is as unnecessary and terribly dull as his previous failed emulation.
It not only boasts of its famous costars (ha...( read more)
While others have complained Branagh's choice to contain all the action within the house as claustrophobic, I found it to be a clever choice that created a platform for the dialogue, which is the key factor of this film. It has made me quite interested in seeing the original.
Jude Law continues his Michael Caine re-make tour (the Jaws: The Revenge joke still stands) in this story about a hairdresser/actor (Law) who is called to the house of a wealthy man (Michael Caine) to discuss the loss of his wife to this other man. What at first seems like a simp...( read more)
Films like this pull me farther away from trusting the judgment of critics. As someone who saw this before seeing the 1972 version, I was thoroughly impressed. From what I understand, it's not intended to be a faithful remake of the original film version anyways. According to cri...( read more)
I absolutely loved this movie. Loved it. Probably influenced by my fondness of the stadge-like atmosphere, but none the less. Style, setting, direction, score and above all the acting. I dare say, Jude Law has never been better, and just, damn, I loved this twisted relationship, ...( read more)
Well done, Jude Law and Michael Caine are amazing. I loved it! I love these two! Two of my favorite actors.
Either Jude Law has fallen in love with a 70-year old woman, or Michael Caine has got a 20-year old trophy wife. How does that make this film remarkable? It goes on all the time in Hollywood. On the other hand it does have Kenneth Branagh with Caine and Law, a very good acting tr...( read more)
