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Derailed (2005)
Lucinda-poorly cast
Did ANYONE here read the book?? Lucinda's character is supposed to be a gorgeous brunette exotic beauty that would have any red blooded man dreaming of her. JENNIFER ANISTON? Who did the casting on this film, I mean really, what were they thinking? Maybe Angelina Jolie was booked. Like someone else said, her acting is flat. She needs to stick to romantic comedies. Clive would have been better suited with anyone else, the chemistry with Julia Roberts in Closer was much better. The movie would have been more believable if she had been actually acting. I had such high hopes because the book's story line was compelling. The book was fantastic but unfortunately the movie was weak.
Endless Love (1981)
Somoe Clarification
Jade's mother watched them on the stairs making love because she herself was in love or had a crush on David. Remember when he went to see her in NYC and she tried to kiss him?? Just because Jade's family is eccentric doesn't make it hard to believe. He attempted to set wet papers on fire so he could look like the hero when he saved everyone in the house just like the story that Tom Cruise told. The impression in the end of the movie is that they will be together when he gets out. Brook's acting in this was sub par. I read somewhere that during the sex scenes the director would pinch her big toe so her face showed more emotion...? Who knows if that is true or not. The book is absolutely fabulous and much more involved story line than the movie. If you read the book you would understand how difficult it would be to adapt it to the screen. I thought the movie was good and got it's point across of young love and obsession but the book was sensational.
Unfaithful (2002)
Spectacular
My expectations were far exceeded. Diane Lane was marvelous and Olivier perfectly cast. The music was well done and appropriate. Although I am not a big fan of Richard Gere he fit the part very well and came through. It is one for my personal collection.