Intimate Strangers

Starring:Sandrine Bonnaire, Fabrice Luchini, Michel Duchaussoy, Anne Brochet, Gilbert Melki, Laurent Gamelon, HÃ©lÃ¨ne SurgÃ¨re, Urbain Cancelier, Isabelle Petit-Jacques, VÃ©ronique Kapoyan, BenoÃ®t PÃ©trÃ©, Albert Simono, Claude Derepp, Aurore Auteuil, Ludovic Berthillot, Sabrina Brezzo
Director: Patrice Leconte
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

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Strangers When We Meet DVD
Illicit Love - 60's style
for fans of kim novak
A beautiful romantic movie
"Passion is NOT a dirty word!"

Strangers When We Meet
Starring: Kirk Douglas , Kim Novak , Ernie Kovacs , Barbara Rush , and Walter Matthau
Director: Richard Quine
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B00070HK3I
Release Date: 2005-02-22

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Strangers When We Meet DVD.......2007-03-31

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Illicit Love - 60's style.......2007-03-20

I have to say I am not a great fan of Kirk Douglas but he certainly tries to convince us that he is in love with the other woman - Kim Novak - but maybe a little too much? Problem is there there is no real chemistry between the two. Everyone else does an admirable job. Kim Novak is absolutely lovely and her portrayal of a tortured, unhappy, and unfilled woman is a gem. The story itself is very dated - the affair is made to seem a shocking situation, but in today's world it is a bit laughable. In the film, Douglas and Novak are sneaking out at night and both give their "unsuspecting" spouses excuses but can their spouses be that stupid not to have an inkling of what is going on? Of course! This film was made in the early 60's! Some fun phrases appear in the film that are campy: Novak's mother: "Margaret, I am not a tramp!", "Novak to her husband: "Don't you want me? Do you think I'm pretty?'. etc. etc. I doubt anyone when finished viewing the film will give it any oscars, but it is fun to watch although a few edits could have helped. My main reason for liking this film? Novak was never more naturally beautiful, and when I remember her, this is the film I remember. For those persons who will mention Vertigo (which is my favorite film), her peformance in this film is classic but it is Hitchcock's film. "Strangers" is Novak's (Sorry, Mr. Douglas). The ending of the film is flat and expected. To be honest, Douglas goes back to his wife, but as I mentioned before, there was no real chemistry, and when he tells Novak at the end, "I love you Maggie, I really do", one wonders, if he really does, why not take the chance? But then this was a early 60's film and you didn't do that then. Unless, of course, you were Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

for fans of kim novak.......2007-01-15

woman had that something special. easy to believe what she does here. seems I fall in love with her every time I see her. the ending is a heartbreaker.

DVD cover does not do her justice. Kim is far better looking than this.

A beautiful romantic movie.......2006-11-10

It seems a real story when a man who try reach a success career and leave his family in second place them appears a pretty woman who makes him crazy. Then when he look back, see his career and family going away, them he give up his real love.

"Passion is NOT a dirty word!".......2006-03-25

Larry (Kirk Douglas) meets Maggie (Kim Novak) and sparks start flying as soon as their eyes meet (during the opening credits!). They both have spouses, but are bored and, of course, unappreciated at home. Soon they're lying to their mates and meeting regularly for romantic trysts. Eventually, the truth comes out and Larry must choose between Maggie and his family.

The romantic drama is set in an affluent suburb in 1960, with beautiful clothes, bright orange furniture, and copper-colored kitchen appliances. Douglas's Larry is real, sensitive, and undeniably sexy; I really enjoyed his performance. Novak's sultry-voice and sleepwalker-style are overdone, but she's still believable as the housewife who wants to be good, but always ends up in trouble because she's just so gosh-darned pretty. Barbara Rush is lovely and charming as Larry's long-suffering wife. Walter Matthau plays a mild-mannered neighbor who turns out to be a rat.

There's a lush, romantic musical score and beautiful photography, and the seasoned actors make it seem real. "Strangers" ranks as a satisfying soaper and memorable chick flick. The DVD has no extras, but the story is worth watching again and again.

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Lovers and Other Strangers
I love this movie!
The Ultimate Wedding Film
A Fine Comedy
lovers and other strangers

Lovers and Other Strangers
Starring: Beatrice Arthur , Bonnie Bedelia , Michael Brandon , Richard S. Castellano , and Bob Dishy
Director: Cy Howard
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ASIN: B00020X87U
Release Date: 2004-07-06

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First comes love, then comes marriage'then come loads of laughs in this highly amusing (Time) comedy about a romantic coming-together that's about to fall apart! With a delightful (Los Angeles Times) cast, including Diane Keaton in her film debut, Lovers and Other Strangersis hilarious [with] funny, sad, touching and moving moments (The Hollywood Reporter)! As Mike and Susan prepare to walk down the aisle, the groom gets a case of cold feet. But turning to friends and family for support could send the couple running for matrimonial cover! Susan's father is fooling around with her mother's best friend; Mike's brother is divorcing his high-school sweetheart, and his parents are living a loveless lie. The rocky road to happily-ever-after has never been so uproarious as in this vividly real, genuinely funny movie (Leonard Maltin).

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Lovers and Other Strangers.......2007-07-04

Cy Howard's knowing, often side-splitting ensemble piece benefits from stand-out turns by Gig Young (as the bride's philandering father), Anne Jackson (as the object of his adulterous affections), and Richard Castellano as the groom's awkward but well-meaning Dad. Bob Dishy almost steals the movie as a would-be Casanova. Wonderful early `70s flavor, and look for a young Diane Keaton as the groom's unhappy sister-in-law.

I love this movie!.......2007-06-21

Dated, yes, campy yes, made for TV cheap, yes,..but I love this movie. It just flat out works. The whole is much greater than the sum of it's parts. The "eat more veal Frank" table scene and the "what's the story Richy?" scenes in the house make me split my sides with laughter every time I see it. I've watched this movie a dozen times or more and it just gets better. Very funny, yet still engaging on more than just a comedy level, it does tug a bit at your heart at times and if you're getting a bit old it'll bring back some memories too.

The Ultimate Wedding Film.......2007-03-29

Big weddings, small weddings, eloping, runaway brides, etc.
What viewers get with LOVERS AND OTHER STRANGERS is a laugh riot of multiple situations occurring simultaneously set in the early '70s.
Characters drawn broadly, in the context of an Italian-WASP wedding that speaks to every ethnic group in any time period.
Watch and you see the nuanced performance of the late, great Richard Castellano (who most people recognize as the "Caporegime" Clemenza from the GODFATHER)as the blustery, tender-hearted father of the groom with the hilarious Bea Arthur as his doting wife.
Gig Young, Cloris Leachman as the stuffy, clueless parents of the bride, a very young and sexy Bonnie Bedelia.
Look carefully and you will see a very young Diane Keaton in one of her very first roles.
The story centers around an era when men and women co-habiting out of wedlock was still frowned upon, yet the young couple, obviously in love, become the participants in a very traditional wedding.
Today, we think of THE WEDDING CRASHERS, but this is in the era of THE GRADUATE, THE GODFATHER, etc. with no twist, just a lot of laughs.
One cannot help but hum along and shed a tear at the playing of the song,
LOVE LOOK AT THE TWO OF US, that subsequently became a big hit for the CARPENTERS.
A timeless classic that seems to be forgotten but will never seem dated or unfunny.
"So Richie, what's the story...?"

A Fine Comedy.......2007-01-25

Viewing this film after a hiatus of some 40 years, I find it still one of my favorite comedies. Bea Arthur and Richard Castellano are outstanding in their character roles as is Gig Young- all representing the earlier generation coping with the exigencies of the "new" generation of the 60's. The entire cast turns in a fine performance and I would highly recommend this film as one of the best comedies of its genre.

lovers and other strangers.......2007-01-22

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Strangers in Good Company is an Excellent Movie
Brilliant and Endearing
Finally on DVD! A must see movie
It's okay to be yourself.
"Survivor" for Seniors, but OH, so good!

Strangers in Good Company
Starring: Mary Meigs , Beth Webber , Michelle Sweeney , Constance Garneau , and Cissy Meddings
Director: Cynthia Scott
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This touching, 1991 Canadian film directed by Cynthia Scott takes the unusual step of casting nonprofessional actors, and the gamble pays off very well indeed. The story concerns eight elderly women whose tour bus breaks down driving through the wilderness. While waiting to be rescued, they find an abandoned house and look for food. The days and nights they end up spending away from civilization prove restorative to their spirits as each character gets an opportunity to tell her life story. The ensemble cast, as it turns out, essentially plays themselves in the film: the tales they tell are truly their own. A very talky, slowly paced production, it's best to get into the gentle rhythm of Scott's design and let the experience flow in the same way it does for the performers. --Tom Keogh

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Strangers in Good Company is an Excellent Movie.......2006-03-29

I thoroughly enjoyed Strangers in Good Company. It is my new favourite movie.

Brilliant and Endearing.......2006-02-24

This movie is one of the best. A heart warming, slow paced reflection on life, the indomitable human spirit, and the meaning of true friendship when it occurs between strangers. Join this group of elderly ladies whose day outing on a bus turns into a journey of interdependence, self disclosure and survival. The spirit of these characters is wonderful to see unfold and it is made all the better when it becomes clear that they are in fact 'acting' their own lives. The movie is accompanied by a Director's commentary that should not be missed and an outline of the characters. Anyone with a heart - and maybe an elderly mother/aunt/grandmother - will not fail to be moved by this brilliant movie. A must see and an exceptional addition to your library - mine is nearly always 'out on loan'!

Russell Mills. Sydney, Australia

Finally on DVD! A must see movie.......2005-10-22

It is heartwarming and you'll want to meet the women in this movie. I was so happy when I saw it came out on DVD. If you have never heard of this movie, take a chance and see it!

It's okay to be yourself........2005-06-09

The music was beautiful, next the scenery, then the honesty of the characters in their human condition and the peaceful pace. It is okay to be yourself...whatever.

"Survivor" for Seniors, but OH, so good!.......2004-12-20

This is a seriously good movie, for those on the search for a serious good movie, but don't go expecting much by way of a plot. With much of it improv, it feels more like a documentary. Like "survivor for seniors." What happens if you drop a busload of very old women off in the woods and tell them to fend for themselves?

It's all very civilized, and there's not a lot of urgency about it. No pulling straws to see who gets eaten. Just a bunch of old women (and one mildly injured young one) trying to figure out how to divide an apple into 7ths while sharing the details of their lives. The most intriguing, for me, aspect of this film is that the actresses played themselves. Nonagenerian Constance Garneau was really Nonagenerian Constance Garneau, and when she weeps with fear at the thought of her impending death it doesn't feel like acting. Octagenerian Cissy Medding's bewildered grief as she faces her own fear of a life unloved and alone is not feigned.

But don't let me mislead you--this movie is not depressing. It's affirming. These old girls get along very nicely with each other and their world, and while there are no answers to the deeper dilemmas they face (we do get the sense that Constance may find hers), they manage their present challenge with an enviable bon vivant. In places, in fact, it's very funny. The interaction between Mary Meigs and Cissy Meddings when Mary reveals her awkward secret is priceless.

Good friends, good movie. I highly recommend.

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Knocking on the wrong door
A New Word Is Coined: "Transfixiation"
Unvarnished love
Someone Knocking on the Wrong Door; Unique Love Story Highly Nuanced
No subtitle control

Intimate Strangers
Starring: Sandrine Bonnaire , Fabrice Luchini , Michel Duchaussoy , Anne Brochet , and Gilbert Melki
Director: Patrice Leconte
Manufacturer: Paramount
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ASIN: B00068S3QY
Release Date: 2004-12-28

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Knocking on the wrong door.......2007-02-13

I bought this movie because I was intrigued by the storyline and I wanted to watch Anne Brochet. I was slightly disappointed by the movie, but Brochet did a very fine job(I only wish that she had a bigger part here). I think the biggest drawback of the movie is that the conversations (or the lack of it) between the two main characters did not live up to its astoundingly clever opening plot. I can accept their first two meetings being cut short because of the circumstances of their meeting, but the subsequent ones continued to be terse and abrupt. There's just not enough material to support the improbable premise. The director scramble to prop up the main storyline with subplots and characters (William's secretary, his last girlfriend, the real shrink). While they're all quite interesting and fit well into the plot, but I thought it was really the last straw when Ana's husband showed up at William's office. Overall, Sadrine and Fabrice did a good job in the title roles (especially the latter), but the storyline and the relationship between Ana and William could have been developed better.

A New Word Is Coined: "Transfixiation".......2006-11-29

Although it's a stereotype, French films are sometimes criticized for being comprised of meandering conversations and lots of cigarette smoking. In the case of "Confidences trop intimes," this cliché comes alive. The results are not without entertainment value, but be warned that this is an emotionally stifling film much of the way. (And physically stifled as well; it almost entirely takes place in our protagonist's flat.)

The only way that INTIMATE STRANGERS makes sense is as an off-kilter homage to both Hitchcock and noir films. The inappropriately obtrusive soundtrack makes it abundantly clear to the viewer that this is seemingly a thriller, but rest assured that director Patrice Leconte has other ideas. This is a directionless story of platonic bonding, apparently, though the odd flirtatious enchantments that the radiant Sandrine Bonnaire throws William's way seem to be sort of cruel after a while.

EXTRA CREDIT: To Fabrice Luchini, who manages to make it through practically this entire movie with only slight variations on his expression of utter surprise. Between the stifling circumstances and Fabrice's transfixed stare, the movie is "transfixiation" epitomized.

Unvarnished love.......2006-10-22

To love somebody does not always require challenging the customs, or behaiving heroic, or running amok, or burning with passion. The film narrates such an unvarnished love. It kept me smiling for hours.

Someone Knocking on the Wrong Door; Unique Love Story Highly Nuanced.......2006-09-28

Patrice Leconte's `Intimate Stranger' starts like a Hitchcock-like mystery, but soon you will realize that the film's real mystery is not about diamond theft or murder plot. It is about the nature of loving and being loved, seen through an ordinary financial advisor William (Fabrice Luchini).

When Anna (Sandrine Bonnaire) enters the office of a tax layer William by mistake, thinking that he is the therapist she was supposed to meet that day, William, utterly bemused at first, fails to reveal who he really is. Uptight William knows he should have told the truth, but Anna and her confessional story are too seductive for him to stop, or perhaps for any males.

It doesn't take much time for Anna to discover her mistake, but even so, she regularly comes to the office of William, who is intrigued by her. But why does she keep coming and talking about her life before a stranger? And what is the real story behind the sexually charged words of Anna, whose real life and personality are going to be tantalizingly suggested through the eye of William.

[HIGHLY NUANCED] It is certain that `Intimate Stranger' contains such elements as following and love affair; one of the characters may use threatening words, or you may be surprised at several twists of the story, but the film best works as romance, or a bit unusual kind of love story about a man and a woman. It is also impressive as off-beat comedy especially when we notice the rich details of the characters including the real psychiatrist Dr. Monnier (expertly done by Michel Duchaussoy), who gives precious tips to William, but not without some prices.

`Intimate Stranger' also offers insightful views on the role of psychiatrist with the portraits of William and Anna - for example, "What does it mean to listen to a stranger's confession by profession?" -- but `Intimate Stranger' is most impressive when it shows the power game between William and Anna. You don't see passionate love scenes, not even hugging or kissing, but you can see the passion in the words and faces of Anna and William. It is downplayed, but it is there.

This is not the best of Patrice Leconte, who did a similar thing in a less talky and more effective way in more sensual `The Girl on the Bridge,' but `Intimate Stranger' is still a very good showcase for the director's ability to present the intricate and intriguing relations between the characters.

No subtitle control.......2006-08-29

On this edition of the DVD, there is no subtitle control; you cannot turn off the English subtitles.

To my view, the film begins a little slowly. The viewer gradually finds the film more involving, as our accountant, William, becoms more and more interested in his new client, Anna. As a point of reference, I do not find the film quite as good as L'homme du train (The Man on the Train) and La fille sur le pont (The Girl on the Bridge), but it is almost as appealing.

Intimate Strangers, Vol. 1: When 2 Is Not Enough

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Lifeless and Mechanical

Intimate Strangers, Vol. 1: When 2 Is Not Enough

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Release Date: 2003-02-04

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Lifeless and Mechanical.......2003-05-14

The women in this are beautiful, with well-sculpted bodies and the stories SHOULD be interesting, but there doesn't seem to be any spark here. There is no chemistry between the partners, and no sense of any real emotion or drama. Everybody is simply miming, and the sex scenes carry with them no sense of reality or involvment. It's almost like watching very high-quality computer generated images, instead of real people with real feelings for and about each other.

Product Description

Because she picked the wrong door, Anna ends up confessing her marriage problems to a financial adviser named William Faber. Touched by her distress, somewhat excited as well, Faber does not have the courage to tell her that he is not a psychiatrist. From appointment to appointment, a strange ritual is created between them. William is moved by the young woman and fascinated to hear the secrets that no man ever heard...

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In The Spider's Lair.......2005-09-27

Anna (Sandrine Bonnaire) enters an old office building, goes up to the sixth floor and rings the buzzer to be lead into the office of William (Fabrice Luchini), a Tax advisor. Anna talks pretty much non-stop about her marriage, her brutish husband, and her lack of sex life. Then stops, gets up and leaves: having embarrassed herself by her ramblings. There is a problem though: Anna thinks that William is her new therapist and William, seemingly so fascinated with Anna that he says nothing to the contrary even going so far as to schedule another appointment for the following week.
Director Patrice Leconte has plowed this territory before especially in his "Man on the Train" and the ruse succeeds for as long as it needs to as William comes clean to Anna early on in the film. Nonetheless, Anna continues to spill her guts to William and a sort of friendship develops between the two.
Most of "Intimate Strangers" takes place in William's stuffy conservative office and Anna is dressed in layers of dark colored heavy clothing. But as she blossoms from the benefits of her "analysis," her makeup, hair, clothing becomes lighter and more revealing: obvious but effective. William also changes and there is one odd though funny scene of him dancing solo a la Tom Cruise in "Risky Business" to Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness" that has to be seen to be believed.
"Intimate Strangers" is a strange little movie that expects a lot from its viewers but just manages to stay on our good side by treating us like we have some intelligence and taste. Though it teeters on the edge of facetiousness, it doesn't ever make the leap over.

Intimate Strangers 1: When 2 Is Not Enough

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Intimate Strangers 1: When 2 Is Not Enough

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Intimate Strangers, Vol. 2: Little Acts of Naughtiness

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Intimate Strangers, Vol. 2: Little Acts of Naughtiness

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