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Brokedown Palace [1999] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: Jonathan Kaplan Actors: Claire Danes, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Pullman, Jacqueline Kim, Lou Diamond Phillips Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£5.99~~ Buy New: £2.35 as of 22/11/2009 01:38 GMT details You Save: £3.64 (61%) New (15) Used (6) from £2.35 Seller: twentyfiveorless Rating: 10 reviews Sales Rank: 25758 Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Original Language), Thai (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 97 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5039036009058 ASIN: B00006420Y Theatrical Release Date: August 13, 1999 Release Date: June 30, 2003 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 10 1 2 Next » A Tale of Friendship February 14, 2003 7 out of 8 found this review helpful Dismissed by some as lightweight because they felt the Thailand prison scenes were not brutal enough this is actually a terrific film about the complex friendshp of two girls and a sacrifice made by one to save the other. Claire Danes gives a great performance as the girl most likely to get into trouble and Kate Beckinsale shines as the good girl who sees more in her friend than her parents do, especially her father.pAfter graduating high school they cook up a scheme to visit exotic Thailand on the cheap and do something special, telling Beckinsale's parents they are off to Hawaii. They meet Aussie Daniel Lapaine and he charms both girls into going to Hong Kong with them to continue their adventure. Jealousy plays a part as it is unclear at first which one he likes the best. But all is not as it seems and he disappears just as heroin is found by customs in their backpack.pWhat follows as they are imprisoned in Thailand with seemingly no way out as each begins to question their friendship and wonder if maybe, just maybe, the other one knew about the heroin is compelling. Of course Beckinsale's father comes to Thailand and blames Danes for getting his daughter into this mess. Danes does a good job at conveying the hurt she is trying not to show for the faith no one has ever shown in her, except for her friend Beckinsale.pBill Pullman gives a solid performance as a slightly opportunistic and sleazy lawyer in Thailand who may be able to help them get out, for a price. Adding to the atmosphere is a soundtrack just as exotic as the locale. Everything from Delerium's "Silence" and a remake of "Rock the Casbah" to the beautiful voice of Sarah Brightman on "Deliverance" set a unique mood for a good film. pThis is an entertaining and thought provoking meditation on friendship and loyalty. A sacrifice by one to save the other is one you'll never forget. Beckinsale, and especially Danes, really sparkle in an unusual film you won't want to miss. Pick this one up. It's a nice suprise. A moving story of friendship November 6, 2003 K. E. Donlon 2 out of 2 found this review helpful I have to admit I picked this up in the budget section on a boring Sunday afternoon and was pleasently surprised. This is a moving story of two girls who end up in trouble, with the government in thailand, on a post high school graduation trip. The girls are forced to grow up through their experiences and face a reality that they couldn't have dreamed they would have to face. An excellent performance from both Kate Beckensdale and Claire Danes gives a glimpse into what for some peope is a reality. Really worth watching. A story that will stay with you long after the film has ended. Brokedown Palace is a superb film September 13, 2009 Mrs. S. Savage 1 out of 1 found this review helpful My partner says this is an excellent film wishes he had brought it ages ago. The case was in very good condition and the delivery was first class. Would highly recommend. 5* Brillient and thrilling! March 28, 2002 D. E. Wood (England) 2 out of 4 found this review helpful Brokedown Palace is one of my best films ever.brIt is about two girls (claire Danes and Kate Beckinsale)((who are brillient)) go to Thailand for a holiday. There they meet a man who they fall for and trust. But everything goes wronge when drugs are found in thier bags by the police.brThey need to prove thier innocence before its too late.brThe film is thrilling and full of suspense. Claire and Kate are inspirational performances.brYou will like this if you liked Romeo and Juliet. Broken down palace November 13, 2009 Ms. Jeanette Hayes (England) Great story line also it goes on today. Shows what true friendship is. Need to catch drug smugglers and deal with them. Showing reviews 1-5 of 10 1 2 Next »

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