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The Unbearable Lightness Of Being [DVD] [1987]
enlarge	Director: Philip Kaufman Actors: Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint, Erland Josephson Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy New: £3.50 as of 22/11/2009 05:48 GMT details You Save: £16.49 (82%) New (14) Used (3) from £2.35 Seller: UK-DVD-DIRECT Rating: 9 reviews Sales Rank: 22298 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 165 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 7321900362269 ASIN: B00009P9M6 Theatrical Release Date: February 5, 1988 Release Date: June 30, 2003 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Tomas, the happily irresponsible Czech lover of Milan Kundera's novel, which is set in Prague just before and during the Soviet invasion in 1968. Lena Olin and Juliette Binoche are the two vastly different women who occupy his attention and to some extent represent different sides of his values and personality. In any case, the character's decision to flee Russian tanks with one of them--and then return--has profound consequences on his life. Directed by Philip Kaufman, this rich, erotic, fascinating character study with allegorical overtones is a touchstone for many filmgoers. Several key sequences--such as Olin wearing a bowler hat and writhing most attractively--linger in the memory, while Kaufman's assured sense of the story inspires superb performances all around. --ITom Keogh/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 9 1 2 Next » very bearable January 22, 2004 marty mcfly (London, England) 40 out of 41 found this review helpful I believe that the current crop of young director's in Hollywood should be sat down and forced to enjoy this film, for it is a perfect example of exactly how a simple movie can be elevated to a piece of art work. Of course it cannot hurt if your base is a novel worthy in its own right, but the transfer to the screen does not always go this well. pFirst and foremost there is a little of everything here. Daniel Day-Lewis is possibly the finest method actor of his generation and the subtlety of the Czech accent, the easy passion of the love scenes and the frankly mouth-watering on-screen tension with Lena Olin is a joy to behold. As for Olin herself, i may be alone, but i think she oozes sexuality and temptation here in a way that a Sharon Stone never could in Basic Instinct. Juliette Binoche is also one of the finest actresses of a generation (Alice et Martin, Three Colurs Blue and an Oscar for the terrible English Patient where she was the only thing worth watching) and she portrays the innocence and vulnerability of Theresa with an effortlessness that she deploys in all of her film roles. As for her display of under-arm hair, i have nothing to add!pTake three fine lead performances, add the perfect, haunting, musical score and the tense backdrop of the Prague Spring of 1968 and we almost have a perfect film. At times the story meanders and at 2h 46mins, does lose the attention into the third hour. I wondered at times why more was not made of the on-screen dynamic between the two female leads and also why the camera dwelt for such long periods on Day-Lewis driving his East-European motor vehicle, but it all adds to the period feel of the piece. pIf you do not feel sad come the end, i should be extremely surprised, this is an excellent and engaging piece of film-making. JUST SUPERB May 25, 2004 Mr. Wt Makhathini (Durban, South Africa) 15 out of 17 found this review helpful One of those movies you have to have in your collection. I could not say more than what other reviewers have said. Superb acting by all cast Juliette Benoche alwayz amazing as a young naive girl."take off your clothes im a doctor" Wow! i wish i could do that without getting into trouble. you have to see it to believe it.One of the best things I love about this movie is the story line very beautiful,excellent sounds, picture, scenary just beautiful.Watch it with the one you love the most.It will stay in your mind forever. Effortlessly bearable October 23, 2006 badman (inahole) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful Don't believe a word of the review below - wonder why he or she wouldn't put their name to it. This is a lovely enchanting film and a crying shame it isn't presently available on dvd. If you like a love against the odds film and a simple story lovingly told then buy this and you won't be disappointed, Lena Olin is just seductively lovely and Juliette Binoche is a very young and utterly convincing, naive girl touched by the madness of love for the very first time br / br /Buy and enjoy Best movie ever December 30, 2003 12 out of 18 found this review helpful This is undoubtedly the best movie of all time. Although the book is at times somewhat esoteric, the movie will appeal to more mainstream tastes. It is fabulously done with the right hint of decadence, lust and depth. The backdrop of the Soviet invasion gives this movie a dark yet thrilling tone. This is no ordinary love triangle and the ending is surely as perfect as the movie itself. Glorious November 29, 2000 10 out of 16 found this review helpful A cracker - really entertaining, engaging characters and a plot which manages to be challenging and moving. Binoche is excellent in this. Covering the Soviet invasion, it really brings events to life.pI also thought it was well filmed, with some great shots of Prague. Showing reviews 1-5 of 9 1 2 Next »

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