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In The Cut [DVD] [2003]
enlarge	Director: Jane Campion Actors: Meg Ryan, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Micheal Nuccio, Allison Nega Studio: Pathe Distribution Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy Used: £1.29 as of 21/11/2009 15:19 GMT details You Save: £18.70 (94%) New (12) Used (25) from £1.29 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 33 reviews Sales Rank: 14065 Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 112 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5060002831830 ASIN: B0001B3ZCI Theatrical Release Date: October 31, 2003 Release Date: March 1, 2004 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Based on Susanna Moore's novel, IIn the Cut/I centres on Frannie (Meg Ryan), an emotionally stifled English teacher who gets steamy with sultry Malloy (Mark Ruffalo), a cop who's investigating a series of brutal murders--but Frannie soon suspects that Malloy may be the killer. As a psychological thriller, IIn the Cut/I is heavier on psychology than thrills; the story is a skeleton that director Jane Campion cloaks in one of the most nightmarish visions of urban life since ITaxi Driver/I or ISeven/I, accompanied by lots of explicit sex. The movie's dark tone will put some viewers off, but Ruffalo's effortless magnetism serves him well; no woman in the audience will question how quickly Ryan falls into bed with him. It also features Jennifer Jason Leigh and Kevin Bacon (uncredited). --IBret Fetzer/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next » Compelling March 4, 2004 7 out of 10 found this review helpful This is a beautifully dark and atmospheric thriller from the exceptionally talented director Jane Campion that manages to combine a gripping sense of tension with lush and poetic imagery. One of the most miraculous things about the film is Meg Ryan's performance (as the lost English teacher Frannie Avery) - it could simply be down to the fact that this is such a departure from the roles she usually takes on but I was genuinely riveted by her presence on screen. It was a brave decision to cast someone as 'pigeon-holed' as Ryan in this sort of picture but Campion's courage paid off - Ryan provides an appealing combination of intelligence, fragility and world-weariness.pFrannie explores her boundaries with the tough and passionate cop Molloy (played by Mark Ruffalo) who she met while he was investigating a series of horrific murders that took place in Frannie's neighbourhood. Campion deals with Frannie's split instincts of suspicion and desire beautifully, the air of restraint and mystery are most admirable contrasting the fierce intensity of the sexual scenes. I was equally impressed by Campion's trademark sepia-drenched dream/nostalgia sequences that are at first presented innocently and after a few interjections throughout the film suddenly translate into something deeply menacing. It was, however, the stunning final sequence that I felt packed the most potent mesmeric punch. Steamy New York Nights.... March 2, 2006 5 out of 7 found this review helpful Interestingly the first time I saw this movie I saw a psychological thriller, the second time I watched I saw a love story. Great performances from Ryan and Ruffalo. Some of the most erotic scenes seen in mainstream cinema ever. Phew! Underrated April 22, 2004 6 out of 9 found this review helpful These other reviews miss, I think, the point. The thriller side of thestory is well enough handled, adding genuine grip without being ascompelling as, say, Seven. But this is surely much more a haunting view ofwhat the modern world can seem like for women. Full of danger andprejudice, but also of redeeming beauty, this is at its best asophisticated and poetic film. It is certainly not a 'chickflick' (thesort of term Mark Ruffalo's character would trot out), nor is it anysimple feminist polemic. I am not, by the way, female; but I suspect mostof the other reviewers here are male. Point taken, Jane Campion challenging, surprising August 30, 2005 Nish Pfister (Chulmleigh, Devon, U K) 3 out of 5 found this review helpful We watched it because of Jane Campian's record. It was challenging at first, but when keeping an open mind, you might notice the depth and many facets (lots of symbolism) of this work. This film initiated discussions about male and female roles, desires and fears as determinators for behaviour, conditioning... We also discussed the film in detail, the script, the scenery (very strong), the acting (excellent performance by Meg Ryan), directing (gentle, but firm, that's what it looks to me), casting (very good through out). I wanted to give it 4 stars, because of the unease I felt about the subject matter portrayed, but that's personal stuff, I have to acknowledge the artistry of this film: 5 stars a definate chick flick with a difference June 4, 2004 3 out of 7 found this review helpful This film may not be classified as a chick flick movie but that's what you need to bear in mind when buying this movie.Not a scary movie fan myself, I found this movie not to be too disturbing (like seven) and really enjoyed the affair between meg ryan and mark ruffalo. A very convincing setting. Definately one for the female audience.Mark Ruffalo is excellent as the chain smoking cop and it was refreshing to see meg ryan playing a different role to some of the women in her previous films. Showing reviews 1-5 of 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next »

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