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DVD Proof
Proof, a brilliant allegory about trust, is at once mordantly funny, chilling, and touching. It keeps us off balance from the beginning, challenging our assumptions about everything from the art of filmmaking to the nature of human relationships. The tone is reminiscent of David Mamet and Harold Pinter, but Australian writer-director Jocelyn Moorhouse has a quirky outlook all her own. Hugo Weaving (later known as the villainous Agent Smith in The Matrix), plays Martin, a blind photographer who compulsively shoots photos as proof of the actuality of his existence. He relies on his spiteful housekeeper, Celia (Geneviève Picot), to tell him what's in his snapshots. But can he trust her to tell him the truth? Celia rearranges the furniture so Martin will trip over it. Why? Because she's in love with him. But Martin won't let her into his heart; he's never been able to trust anyone. Into this quagmire of mutual torment walks Andrew, a regular guy personified, to become the first real friend Martin has ever had. At this point the picture jumps up a notch, for Andrew is played by hunky, appealing young Russell Crowe, whose emotional range and star quality are already unmistakable. Just when we think that Proof has devolved into yet another feel-good buddy picture, the ground shifts again beneath our feet. There are no easy answers in this movie; that's the pleasure in it. --Laura Mirsky
Yay! One of my top ten favorite flicks ever is FINALLY on DVD! This is a great movie: touching, hysterically funny at some points, and wonderfully written and acted. I wholeheartedly recommend it, especially now that it is on DVD. Baby-faced Russell Crowe looks practically... innocent.
One caveat: the commentary track with Hugo Weaving is a bitter disappointment. He is eye-crossingly boring and speaks in a very soft monotonous voice that will probably put you to sleep. I turned the volume up on my TV to 100 (max) and i could still barely hear what he was saying. Too bad; he's such a marvelous actor.
I thoroughly enjoyed it
I truly recommend this film for a number of reasons, but mainly because it's about friendship, trust and an awfully frustrated housekeeper. Being a fan of Mr. Crowe's of course I couldn't keep my eyes off the screen, but he's not the only one acting great. Everything, from the cast to the settings is just fresh, different, unexpected... Living on the other side of the planet, this film brought me a wonderful impression on good Australian cinema. A good change from so much Hollywoodian approach to plots!
Proof on DVD at last!
This is a great film, and I'm so glad it's finally been released on DVD. Basically a subtle morality tale, Proof is about the friendship that develops between Hugo Weaving, a blind man with MAJOR trust issues, and Russell Crowe, a simple dishwasher who unwittingly complicates things. Throw in some hilarious moments involving a dead cat, a blind man driving a car, and an evil housekeeper who rearranges furniture out of cruelty, and you've got a great movie. Check out this hidden gem of a movie- you won't be disappointed!
A pre-superstardom Russell Crowe brings enough leading-man wattage to this modest Canadian drama to light all of Manitoba. Set in the prairie country above Minnesota in 1942, For the Moment's wartime romance stars Crowe as Lachlan, a rakish Australian pilot signed on to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, which trains fliers for combat duty. With an average life expectancy of the program's graduates no more than six weeks, Lachlan wastes no time wooing the attractive and lonely Lill (Christianne Hirt), wife of a farmer-turned-soldier serving overseas. The two fall in love, and their touching if secretive affair serves as a counterpoint to a more public, and tender, romance between the town's prostitute and Lachlan's commanding officer. Writer-director Aaron Kim Johnston... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Russell Crowe - Christianne Hirt Director(s): Aaron Kim Johnston DVD Release Date: Released the 20 April 2004 Usually ships within 24 hours
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In the mountainous high country above the Australian bush, wild horses run free: Australians call them wild "brumbies." Author Elyne Mitchell's book, The Silver Brumby, on which this movie is based, is about a magnificent silver stallion, Thowra. The story opens on a dark and stormy night in the high country. Elyne (Caroline Goodall), spins a tale to comfort her daughter, Indi (Ami Daemion). The beautiful mare, Bell-Bell, gives birth to Thowra, an exceptional cream-colored foal, with a mane and tail that gleam silver in the moonlight. We see Thowra grow up through several seasons. Winter has its hardships; the herds of horses find survival difficult in the snow-packed mountains. But summer may be even more dangerous, for that's when men return to the high country to try to catch... More Info about this DVD Director(s): John Tatoulis DVD Release Date: Released the 20 April 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Can't believe so many professional critics heartlessly trashed this gem! As an art historian and world traveler who is especially fond of Mexico, I find 'Rough Magic' gorgeous, delightful, amusing, and romantic -- in all, utterly captivating, with flawless attention to every detail from first frame to last. Since purchasing this film recently I've watched it at least a dozen times. Bridget Fonda and Russell Crowe are a dynamic and delightful duo -- hope they'll team up for another movie. I had never seen Jim Broadbent ('Doc') before and would like to see more of his work; my lands, even the dog was well-cast! My advice: ignore the critics and follow your heart to a refreshing treat for the eye, for the soul. More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Bridget Fonda - Russell Crowe Director(s): Clare Peploe DVD Release Date: Released the 06 August 2002 Usually ships within 24 hours
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Like most of the films Russell Crowe made in Australia, Heaven's Burning flies off in directions that you would never have guessed. While it is mainly a romance, it's memorable for its sick sense of humor. This movie revels in the absurd, never taking itself too seriously. The plot is over-the-top, and the actors are smart enough to play their characters straight (with the exception of the vengeful husband, and ex Men-At-Work frontman Colin Hay's verbally abusive, wheelchair-driving hitchhiker). Even the movie's premise is a surprise, and therefore I don't want to reveal it. If you are only familiar with Russell Crowe's American films, Heaven's Burning is a great place to start viewing his Australian filmography. While the ending is a bit predictable and slightly unsatisfying, it is a... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Russell Crowe - Youki Kudoh Director(s): Craig Lahiff DVD Release Date: Released the 07 November 2000 Usually ships within 24 hours
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