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13 out of 13 people found the following review useful:
Hugely entertaining mini-series, 15 August 2005
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Bjorn (jbjorns) from Iceland
One of the most entertaining mini-series ever in my opinion.
Tracy (Smith) gets sent to prison by a slimy crimelord and his attorney
who were more or less responsible for her mother's death, and she is
sentenced to 15 years. Planning to escape, she winds up getting
pardoned and avenges her own injustice as well as her mother's. Having
lost everything of value in her previous life, she embarks on a totally
new one as a master thief, trained by mysterious Richard Kiely. She
meets Berenger, who's in her line of work as well, and the two strike
up a working relationship and a romantic one. Hot on their trail is a
slimy detective (David Keith) who seems to have a personal agenda
concerning Tracy.
This is a hugely entertaining globe trotting adventure courtesy of
writer Sidney Sheldon. Madolyn Smith and Tom Berenger are simply
sensational in the lead and the rest of the cast are very good as well,
particularly Liam Neeson as a french policeman. Seasoned television
director Jerry London keeps this 5 hour marathon continually
entertaining, with twists and turns at every corner.
There's a dramatic shift between the first part and second, the first
one dealing with Smith and Berenger separately but in the second one
the fun really gets going as they team up and stage on grandiose heist
after another. The David Keith side story adds a psychological twist
which is mostly well handled, but not explained well enough.
If you like mini-series you'll love this one. Really deserves a red
carpet DVD treatment, as it's nearly a trip down memory lane 'cause
these mini-series aren't what they used to be. This is one of the all
time best.
7 out of 7 people found the following review useful:
Grand, 8 January 2007
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ma-zaytsev from Russian Federation
It's simply my the most beloved mini ever! I watched it many time and always with the same great interest. Such great movies are made really rare, such books are written really once a decade. Inspite its ages the movie looks perfect even in XXIst century. It's one of the few movies everyone HAS TO see. Classics for all time. Every time I watch this movie I ask myself how could anyone make such a simple and much appealing masterpiece that doesn't get old and silly. It seems that the story is always topical and of high interest from the audience. P.S. Thanx to NTV, Russian TV channel that broadcast it every year on New Year holidays.
7 out of 8 people found the following review useful:
Wonderful, 19 December 2004
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lauralovesmoscow from Sweden
This was the best romantic adventure ever! Tom Berenger was just
marvelous. If you have not seen the movie I suggest you do it soon.
A woman whose life has been ruined is left without a job or money.
Being out of the jail with no future she has only one way- theft. Tom
Berenger, being thief already, was sent to reck her life of crime.
However, things turn out in a totally different way than expected.
The movie is about two thieves and the paths of their lives cross each
other. Exciting theft with lots of action! Boat trips, museum, jails,
homes of rich people... trust... and distrust.
I also suggest you to see Bangkok Hilton.
9 out of 12 people found the following review useful:
It's marvelous!, 11 June 2001
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Soledad-2 from Coral Gables, Florida
I'm extremely impressed with this beautiful mini-series. It has everything
and I simply love it. If I were asked to describe this piece of art, I would
just say "charming". You will love it too. Don't wait any
longer.
Sara
5 out of 6 people found the following review useful:
Love the simplicity!, 24 August 2000
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Jessica Heyman from Sweden
Far from profundity and even further away from reality, Sidney Sheldon and the film team has created an adorable mini series, perfect for a lazy day in the sofa. Tracy is the heroine all women envy, beautiful, clever and leading an extraordinarily exciting life. Jeff is the man all women would like: charming, boyish and still a world-class thief. I just love the romance, and although we all realize how far from life this story is, it is actually quite charming to forget reality for a while. Watch it and learn to love the simplicity!
2 out of 3 people found the following review useful:
addictive!, 30 August 2004
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nstepanova from Houston
I have gotten the first part of it from a friend quite a long time ago, when I was still a teenager, and we watched it with my parents. We were so sucked in, that as soon as the first tape was over, we called the friend, and asked if she could meet us with the second tape. She did, so we watched the whole thing back to back, and loved it! The story is really clever and interesting, there is a lot of humor in it as well, and the characters, albeit thieves, are very likable. I'd say it's in the same league as "Ocean's 11", but perhaps even more poignant, because the characters are better developed (if for no other reason, because the series are longer than any movie can possibly be). It's a treat!
3 out of 14 people found the following review useful:
I love the story line, but the fashion is clearly 1980's, 1 June 1999
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m*
I recently purchased this movie, and I have read the book several times. The story is one that I really enjoy, however the fashion at the time of making this movie is clearly 1986.
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