The English Patient Miramax Collector's Edition
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Winner of 9 Academy Awards(R) in 1996, including Best Picture, Best Director (Anthony Minghella) and Best Supporting Actress (Juliette Binoche), this powerful motion picture is an experience you will never forget. During World War II, a mysterious stranger (Ralph Fiennes) is cared for by American allies unaware of his dangerous past. Yet, as the mystery of his identity is revealed, an incredible tale of passion, intrigue, and adventure unfolds. Also starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Colin Firth, and Willem Dafoe.
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Winner of nine Academy Awards and almost every critic's heart, The English Patient (based on Michael Ondaatje's prizewinning novel of love and loss during World War II) is one of the most acclaimed films of modern times. Hana, a nurse (Juliette Binoche), tends to an archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) who has been burnt to a crisp in a plane crash. As their relationship intensifies, he flashes back to his overwhelming passion for a married woman (Kristin Scott Thomas). Meanwhile, Hana begins a new romance with a man who defuses bombs (Naveen Andrews) and Willem Dafoe almost steals the show as the thumbless thief Caravaggio. The intricately layered flashback narrative, sounding the depths of the lovers' hearts, improves with repeated viewings.
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Customer Reviews
C. White Said: Love in its many shades..A Special Heartwarming Tale... ( Sep. 4th 2010 )
What a beautiful story of love and pain. As one has found love and lost another has found new love. A mad man finds peace and compassion. Love in all forms...
Sailboat guy Said: Purhcase ( Jul. 6th 2010 )
Loved the movie, bought this for a friend. Was shipped and delviered on time...no issues
Cleo Said: ngugh? This movie makes no sense and neither does the main character ( Jun. 24th 2010 )
I have no idea what that guy was talking about so in the middle of the hot hot sun, the last thing a woman wants is to be confused in an already uncomfortable situation so why would a very English Kristin Scott Thomas be lured away from COLIN FIRTH for a GAY spy - he's GAY just like the one the Nazis sent to Tibet. He's GAY! And Colin Firth is STILL Colin Firth with that hard voice (ref. Another Country - he has ALWAYS had that voice) and that incredible walk even playing a cuckold - there's just no way. Plus I hate Ralph Lauren safari Out of Africa costuming. There's just no way. I'd stay indoors and drink citrus-y beverages waiting for Colin Firth to come home. There's NO WAY. I'm not going into the desert with anyone not even Peter Oh! Toole. Plus when Juliette Binoche not looking very French comes on, it does nothing for me. I had a migraine in the movie theater when I saw this movie and I really feel I wasted my time. This is one of those adultery is so meaningful movies. I really don't agree. Plus I hate KST with dyed blonde hair. It's a waste.
R.H. McCort Said: Love Story ( May. 30th 2010 )
The English Patient is a movie that you can watch over and over, The movie is long, but the time passes very quickly, it is a movie that pulls you in and when its over your are still left with being a part of it.
Sane Citizen Said: Snoozefest ( Apr. 3rd 2010 )
Would someone please tell me what this movie is about? I tried watching it several times, but fell asleep long before the ending each time.
One great thing about this movie...It's allowed me to throw-away my Ambien pills.
Probably one of the worst five movies I've ever watched. Watching flies crawling up my drapes is more watchable.