Chloe (2009)

A doctor hires an escort to seduce her husband, whom she suspects of cheating, though unforeseen events put the family in danger.

Director:

Atom Egoyan

Writers:

Erin Cressida Wilson (screenplay), Anne Fontaine (motion picture "Nathalie")

Stars:

Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson, Amanda Seyfried

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julianne Moore	...	Catherine Stewart
Liam Neeson	...	David Stewart
Amanda Seyfried	...	Chloe
Max Thieriot	...	Michael Stewart
R.H. Thomson	...	Frank
Nina Dobrev	...	Anna
Mishu Vellani	...	Receptionist
Julie Khaner	...	Bimsy
Laura de Carteret	...	Alicia (as Laura De Carteret)
Natalie Lisinska	...	Eliza
Tiffany Lyndall-Knight	...	Trina (as Tiffany Knight)
Meghan Heffern	...	Miranda
Tamsen McDonough	...	Waitress
Kathryn Kriitmaa	...	Waitress 2
Arlene Duncan	...	Party Guest

Storyline

Catherine and David, she a doctor, he a professor, are at first glance the perfect couple. Happily married with a talented teenage son, they appear to have an idyllic life. But when David misses a flight and his surprise birthday party, Catherine's long simmering suspicions rise to the surface. Suspecting infidelity, she decides to hire an escort to seduce her husband and test his loyalty. Catherine finds herself 'directing' Chloe's encounters with David, and Chloe's end of the bargain is to report back, the descriptions becoming increasingly graphic as the meetings multiply.

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Plot Keywords:

escort | doctor | infidelity | violin concerto | slow motion scene | 

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Taglines:

If the one you love was lying to you, how far would you go to find out the truth?

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content including graphic dialogue, nudity and language

Details

Official Sites:

Kinowelt [de] Official site [it]

Country:

USA Canada France

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 March 2010 (France)

Also Known As:

O Preço da Traição

Filming Locations:

Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$900,688 (USA) (26 March 2010)

Gross:

$3,074,838 (USA) (9 July 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

StudioCanal, Montecito Picture Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This marks one of the very few times that Atom Egoyan did not cast his wife 'Arsinee Khanjian' in a role.

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Goofs

In numerous shots involving taxis, the same Beck Taxi car and license plate number is used.

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Quotes

Catherine Stewart: Did you find that waitress sexy?
David Stewart: Which one?
Catherine Stewart: The one you were flirting with.
David Stewart: Oh come on, I was being friendly.

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Crazy Credits

Daniel Pellerin (with thanks for 25 years of great work, from Atom)

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Connections

Remake of Nathalie... (2003)

User Reviews

A sexual thriller with a wow factor

This film is about a doctor who suspects her husband to be cheating. She hires a prostitute to test her suspicion, which spirals out of control beyond anyone's imagination.

If there is a sub-genre called sexual thriller, "Chloe" would be the prototype. The plot works very well, it's very engaging. The sexual mystery and tension are captivating, and the copious nudity does not even come across as over the top or contrived. Just as you thought you guessed the whole plot, it twists in the most dramatic way. There is so much suspense, excitement and mystery to the story. "Chloe" is a very good film with a wow factor, that keeps me glued to the screen.