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| The Life Before Her Eyes [Blu-ray] | ![The Life Before Her Eyes [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VfU4G0vpL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Vadim Perelman
Actors: Uma Thurman, Evan Rachel Wood, Eva Amurri, Pierce Brosnan, Brett Cullen
Studio: Magnolia Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $34.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 13848
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 90
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: MAGBR10139
UPC: 876964001397
EAN: 0876964001397
ASIN: B00199PPRO
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: August 19, 2008
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Studio: Magnolia Pict Hm Ent Release Date: 08/19/2008 Run time: 90 minutes Rating: R
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critics can be wrong... December 30, 2008
After reading some reviews online I was worried that this movie was going to be pretty bad, but I was blown away by how good it was. A controversial storyline which certainly holds your attention, not to mention the filming is beautiful. I've seen this movie twice and can't wait to see it again. A great addition to anyones Blu-Ray collection; although the special features aren't too exciting. I'd recommend watching this movie atleast twice to get a full understanding of what happened.
Lush Visuals Accent a Story of Emotional Purity December 14, 2008
This film stirs the soul as deeply as a fine symphony. The central character is an artist and teacher, Diana McFee, played at two junctures in her life by Uma Thurman and Evan Rachel Wood. The adult Diana is haunted by the mistakes she made in her dissolute youth. The film deftly handles the flashbacks that allude to this point, with the linchpin a Columbine-like shooting that ends in a confrontation between the rampaging student and Diana and her solidly grounded best friend Maureen. A fine performance can almost be taken for granted from Thurman, and she delivers here without breaking a sweat. But Wood was a revelation. Her young Diana as a teen languishing in a sense of moral futility was deeply affecting. Of equal note is Eva Amurri as Maureen, the best friend with whom Diana shares that pivotal moment. This film is too humble an achievement in the cacophony of Hollywood hoopla to draw much attention to these performances, but they are definitely all noteworthy. In fact, the entire supporting cast should be commended, as every scene seems carved out of cool jade.
The cinematography is an essential part of this movie. Though Diana as a teen and as an adult is chronically confused, her melancholy blends into an almost paradisaical richness in the air. It begins with insects dreamily alighting in a lush garden, color and life humming on her periphery, an idyllic refuge that is perhaps appreciated by Diana only in retrospect. The look of the film is unquestionably part of its point, and therefore the Blu-ray should be the first choice in viewing this one. This is an exquisite film of emotional purity. I was left pondering it for days.
Excellent Movie Which I Rented First September 1, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I loved this movie. Not a blind buy but rent it first. Since viewing it last night I have ordered on Blu-ray. Great characters and story. The title makes such sense after watching this film.
You really can't describe the film that much. But the previous reviewer describes it very well. I don't think he gave anything away.
If unsure rent it. You will probably end up buying it as I have done.
BEWARE of ALL these reviews - SPOILERS August 20, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I haven't seen this film ... but I was going to and was looking forward to it. Here's why I'm posting this non-review. I suspect that a review I've read in this section contains a substantial spoiler. The author may not have intended it as such ... but I'm guessing that it is a spoiler. Can't say more than that without being a spoiler myself ... except to say that when a reviewer compares any film to a previously released film that had a very unique story format ... well, that can be a real spoiler. And, if I'm wrong, I apologize.
A perfect non-action film for Blu August 17, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The best analogy I could think of for this beautiful film is Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge meets the Columbine tragedy. The Amazon review covers succinctly what the film contains and I feel any further reviews that shed more light on the details can give away too much. I had not read the book so the entire end sequence was very moving and reminded me exactly what I felt like when I watched OAOCB all those years ago in grade school.
The Blu version was perfect from beginning to end. The opening credits of flowers, skies and insects riveted me immediately once I saw this would be a visual film. All of the night footage and water sequences looked flawless. I can not think of a better film to test your panel display's darks, lights, night motion, water movement, etc.
The special features were quite adequate and provide some decent behind the scenes. The alternate ending was not as earth shattering as it could have been considering how the original one is. If one is into flowers, then I would recommend owning this BD as between the film and the two additional montage pieces on flora - you should be quite pleased. Plenty of chances for screen snaps to save for your display. With the casting tape quip, deleted scenes and commentaries, I consider this to be a solid BD worth owning as the rewatch factor is very high once you experience the ending.
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