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Of Love and Shadows by Betty Kaplan
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DVD Cover InformationActor: Antonio Banderas, Camilo Gallardo, Diego Wallraff, Jennifer Connelly, Stefania Sandrelli Director: Betty Kaplan DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Original Language) Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Picture Format: 1.85:1 Running Time: 104 minutes DVD Release Date: 2002-10-08 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Studio: Miramax
Movie Reviews of Of Love and ShadowsMovie Review: In the Shadows Summary: 3 StarsBetty Kaplan's "Of Love & Shadows" may not be quite as provocative as the cover suggests, but it is an interesting adaptation of Isabel Allende's book about the fascist politics of Chile under General Pinochet. This film was released in 1984. Jennifer Connelly who stars would win her Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2001 for A Beautiful Mind (Widescreen Awards Edition). As Irene becomes politically aware, we observe great changes. She moves from a superficial life of privilege to a dedicated freedom fighter. She is engaged to her cousin Gustavo played by Camillo Gallardo. The film sends out one signal as Gustavo disrobes and "presents arms" to his cousin then shifts as we see Gustavo as a hard government soldier. Meanwhile, Irene encounters Francisco played by Antonio Bandaras. Bandaras' performance was so real that I had a hard time hearing & even understanding him throughout the film. Mumbling aside, he's a serious worker "in the shadows" from the start and adds a layer of love as he falls for Irene. Why a guy with Antonio's looks was single in the first place was never explained. Diego Wallraff plays Jose, Francico's brother who is a priest and tries to get the Cardinal to help with releasing human rights information to the world. I found the backstory of the revolution in Chile to be interesting and the scenery as Irene & Francisco flee was breathtaking. While Betty Kaplan's direction seems to leave great holes in the story and sends out mixed signals between its romantic story & political intrigue, it is interesting for an evening's viewing. Enjoy!
Summary of Of Love and ShadowsHot Hollywood stars Antonio Banderas (SPY KIDS) and Jennifer Connelly (A BEAUTIFUL MIND) heat up this sexy and intriguing thriller! Francisco Leal (Banderas) is an on-the-edge photographer whose work with a beautiful magazine reporter (Connelly) uncovers a government's nightmare: a secret so deadly the military will stop at nothing to eliminate them! Now, as they are thrown together into danger ... and drawn closer by passion ... they must risk everything for a chance at freedom! It's an exciting story of courage and compassion that's captivated critics and moviegoers everywhere!
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