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  • George Bellefontaine
    Moderator Emeritus
    • Jan 2001
    • 7636

    #1

    The Clearing

    Stars Robert Redford as a wealthy businessman who is kidnapped for ransom by Willem Dafoe. Also stars Helen Mirren as Redford's wife. Prior to the kidnapping, the relationship between Redford and Mirren's characters has been strained due to an affair Redford had with one of his employees. Can't say much without taking something away from the conclusion, but the kidnapping and its aftermath brings new meaning to their particular relationship.

    Redford, who at 67 still looks darn good, is excellent as usual, as is Dafoe and Mirren. It is the acting of these three people, plus a well turned story, that made this a rewarding 90 something minutes. It is mostly a quiet movie, so your system won't get much of a workout, but the PQ is excellent. If you like drama and the actors mentioned, you'll like this film.

    :35:
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  • David Meek
    Ultra Senior Member
    • Aug 2000
    • 8934

    #2
    Oooh, sounds like a good one, George. :yesnod:

    This isn't a title I'm familiar with. Guess it's time for a stop by Hollywood Video on the way home. Thanks!
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    David - Trigger-happy HTGuide Admin

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    • Marcel54
      Member
      • Jan 2004
      • 60

      #3
      For those who are interested. The movie is directed by a Dutchman and is (roughly) based on the abduction and murder of a member of a famous and very rich Dutch family (called Hein). They own several very large food/grocery chains (in Europe and the Americas).

      The movie itself is one of the best of the year and in its kind.

      Marcel

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      • George Bellefontaine
        Moderator Emeritus
        • Jan 2001
        • 7636

        #4
        Thanks, Marcel.Nice little bit of information that has added to my enjoyment of the flick.
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        • NMyTree
          Senior Member
          • May 2004
          • 520

          #5
          I really enjoyed this movie.
          Tony

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          • Bing Fung
            Ultra Senior Member
            • Aug 2000
            • 6523

            #6
            I found this movie compelling while watching, however in retrospect I would say :25:
            Bing

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