Shining Through
starring: Michael Douglas, Melanie Griffith, Liam Neeson, Joely Richardson, John Gielgud
directed by: David Seltzer
directed by: David Seltzer
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Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 01/13/2009Run time: 132 minutesRating: R
Amazon.com:
Uncomfortably close to Ben Hecht and Alfred Hitchcock's film Notorious, this World War II drama (based on a novel by Susan Isaacs) concerns a love affair between a spy (Michael Douglas) and a secretary (Melanie Griffith) that goes south when duty turns him cold and pushes her into dangerous, behind-the-lines intelligence work. Liam Neeson plays the gentleman Nazi unwittingly providing Griffith with cover as domestic help. The best parts of the film are the twists and turns in the romance (Douglas is very good at playing a character who can turn off all feeling at will) at the beginning, while the German scenes are less compelling despite such high stakes for the heroine. The climax--taking us back to Notorious whether it wants to or not--is quite gripping, largely due to Douglas's performance. --Tom Keogh
Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 01/13/2009Run time: 132 minutesRating: R
Amazon.com:
Uncomfortably close to Ben Hecht and Alfred Hitchcock's film Notorious, this World War II drama (based on a novel by Susan Isaacs) concerns a love affair between a spy (Michael Douglas) and a secretary (Melanie Griffith) that goes south when duty turns him cold and pushes her into dangerous, behind-the-lines intelligence work. Liam Neeson plays the gentleman Nazi unwittingly providing Griffith with cover as domestic help. The best parts of the film are the twists and turns in the romance (Douglas is very good at playing a character who can turn off all feeling at will) at the beginning, while the German scenes are less compelling despite such high stakes for the heroine. The climax--taking us back to Notorious whether it wants to or not--is quite gripping, largely due to Douglas's performance. --Tom Keogh
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- Shining Through - Great Movie
Loved the movie!It wasn't true to the novel but that didn't matter; both were excellent.
Rating: - Classic Sleeper
What a great film about courage, patriotism, and honor.This story is about spies during WW2 in Nazi Germany and really takes on a new perspective for the war which has not been well done in other films.The movie has action, romance, and suspense.Not a lot of people have heard of this one, but it is a absolutely great movie.
Rating: - Great cast and an excellent romantic thriller!
I was on the edge of my seat during this movie.There were so many different turns, between the romance and the WWII espionage aspect of the movie.Subtle humor and wonderful performances.
Melanie Griffith plays Linda, a young woman born to immigrants: a Jewish, German father and an Irish mother.She has been raised to speak both German and English. Her ability to speak German with fluency allows her to become a secretary for Ed Leland (Michael Douglas), a spy. Her sharp eye for details ... Read More
Rating: - brave people in history
I HAVE A GREAT FONDNESS FOR THE BRAVE PEOPLE OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR WHO HAVE CREATED HISTORY. THIS STORY HAS GREAT MEANING FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVED IN FREDOM, ALSO THE ACTING BY TWO GREAT ACTORS CREATE THE INTEREST YOU NEED TO ENJOY A MOVIE SUCH AS THIS
Rating: - all time favorite
What a cast, what a story, what a time in history... always a favorite theme of heroics and struggle for life and death with a real killing machine enemy.Thank you for your prompt service, excellent product and kind followup.G. Study Ft. Worth, TX USA
- Shining Through - Great MovieLoved the movie!It wasn't true to the novel but that didn't matter; both were excellent.
- Classic SleeperWhat a great film about courage, patriotism, and honor.This story is about spies during WW2 in Nazi Germany and really takes on a new perspective for the war which has not been well done in other films.The movie has action, romance, and suspense.Not a lot of people have heard of this one, but it is a absolutely great movie.
- Great cast and an excellent romantic thriller!I was on the edge of my seat during this movie.There were so many different turns, between the romance and the WWII espionage aspect of the movie.Subtle humor and wonderful performances.
Melanie Griffith plays Linda, a young woman born to immigrants: a Jewish, German father and an Irish mother.She has been raised to speak both German and English. Her ability to speak German with fluency allows her to become a secretary for Ed Leland (Michael Douglas), a spy. Her sharp eye for details ... Read More
- brave people in historyI HAVE A GREAT FONDNESS FOR THE BRAVE PEOPLE OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR WHO HAVE CREATED HISTORY. THIS STORY HAS GREAT MEANING FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVED IN FREDOM, ALSO THE ACTING BY TWO GREAT ACTORS CREATE THE INTEREST YOU NEED TO ENJOY A MOVIE SUCH AS THIS
- all time favoriteWhat a cast, what a story, what a time in history... always a favorite theme of heroics and struggle for life and death with a real killing machine enemy.Thank you for your prompt service, excellent product and kind followup.G. Study Ft. Worth, TX USA
