Amelia [Blu-ray]
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Actor: Christopher Eccleston, Richard Donat, Richard Gere, Scott Anderson, Thomas HauffBrand: Twentieth Century Fox
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 111 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2010-02-02
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Movie Reviews of Amelia [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: FICTION & HISTORY WOVEN INTO A STELLAR PERIOD DRAMA PRODUCTION
Summary: 5 Stars
"Amelia" is not a documentary but dramatic excellence in telling the story of the emotion and energy in a quest for achievement. That impacts the life of one couple from 1928 to 1937. Amelia Earhart (Hilary Swank; Freedom Writers) has a dream, a goal, a focus, a destiny. George Putnam (Richard Gere; Nights in Rodanthe & Shall we Dance) strives a decade toward her quests. Touching, and exhilarating, but not really a romance. More like historical relationship.
The movie begins June 1, 1937, with wonderful orchestra music blending into the magical set of the thirties. Immediately were flown back to 1928 in this portrayal of emotion and personal challenge, written through the inspiration of TWO books: "The sound of Wings," Mary S. Lovell & "East of the Dawn" by Susan Butler. It's not about depicting the history of Earhart's flight achievements; freedom for women [although it does a fine job there]; or the romantic life she had. It is Amelia's interaction of feminine spirit and exuberance for flying, against her disdain for publicity and financing that necessarily accompanied that, which lifts-off this story into stardom. Flying was often more important than her marriage relationship. What a top-flight job Swank did as Amelia, capturing her aerial soul.
Gere did an equally masterful job as Putnam, serving as Amelia's financial support and eventually onward to that of a mate wanting to see his spouse fulfill HER dreams. Each nuanced step of the way, in this 9-year period movie time span, is powerfully portrayed by Gere through his acceptance of non-conventional vows to his escalating fear of losing Amelia in her each new higher-achieving flight.
So why is a movie with minimal action, no animation, & period history worthy of 5 stars today? Simply the marvelous subtle changes of human emotion portrayed by the lead acting couple. Very true to life, which is what "acting" should be based upon, not theatrical gimmicks. At least in my book.
Favorite Amelia line: "Everyone has oceans to fly, as long as you have the heart to do it."
"AMELIA", the movie, has the heart.
WE loved it.
Summary of Amelia [Blu-ray]
Two-time Academy AwardŽ Winner Hilary Swank delivers an unforgettable performance as Amelia Earhart, the legendary American aviatrix who boldly flew into the annals of history. Richard Gere co-stars as her charismatic business partner and adoring husband George Putnam. Bound by ambition and love, their enduring marriage could not be broken by Amelia's determination to fly -- nor her passionate affair with Gene Vidal (Ewan McGregor). Equal parts gripping drama, stirring romance and epic adventure, Amelia will take your breath away and send your spirit soaring!- Audio: English: 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio
- Language: Dubbed: English / Subtitled: English, French & Spanish
- Theatrical Aspect Ratio: Widescreen: 2.35:1
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