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The Follow

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The Follow (2001)
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The Driver is now spying on a celebrity's wife suspected of adultery.The Driver is now spying on a celebrity's wife suspected of adultery.The Driver is now spying on a celebrity's wife suspected of adultery.
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    • Director
      • Kar-Wai Wong
    • Writer
      • Andrew Kevin Walker
    • Stars
      • Clive Owen
      • Mickey Rourke
      • Adriana Lima
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    • Director
      • Kar-Wai Wong
    • Writer
      • Andrew Kevin Walker
    • Stars
      • Clive Owen
      • Mickey Rourke
      • Adriana Lima
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    Clive Owen
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    Forest Whitaker
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      • Kar-Wai Wong
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      This episode of THE HIRE was missing from the DVD release in 2002, and only the trailer is found. As of September, 2003 it has been reattached to the DVD.
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      The Driver: There's always something waiting at the end of the road. If you're not willing to see what it is, you probably shouldn't be out there in the first place.

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    Very different from the other BMW films
    The Follow is the third BMW promotional film. Director Kar-wai Wong brings us a very original way of filming car chases. Or is it really about car chases? First, he didn't use any sound effects for the car chases; there is just a very pleasing music in the background, as to give a sort of artistic style to the scenes. Mickey Rourke and especially Forest Whitaker play convincing roles. As for Clive Owen, he's the master! His performance is quite delightful. He plays a detective who has to follow a woman. The first few shots will make you think he is a cold person just doing his job, but then his real humanity surfaces, showing us a warm-hearted and compassionate man. An entertaining short film, though promotional, but filled with mystery, romance and even gentleness. You'll be surprised to see that after all, the movie's message goes beyond simple car chases. I'll leave you to interpret it yourself. I also strongly recommend the other 3 BMW films: Ambush, Chosen and Star.
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    • Release date
      • May 24, 2001 (World-wide)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • BMW Films (registration req'd)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • The Hire: The Follow
    • Production companies
      • Anonymous Content
      • BMW Films
      • Block 2 Pictures
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      8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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