Passion of Mind

Passion of Mind
by Alain Berliner

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Movie Review: Demi Moore's Passion is an Amazing, Art-house Triumph
Summary: 5 Stars

As a strong advocate of Demi Moore's underappreciated acting chops (see Mortal Thoughts or G.I. Jane for proof -- or even Disclosure of The Seventh Sign for than matter), Passion of Mind offers the viewer the strongest and most riveting performance by Demi to date. You don't have to be a hard-core Moore supporter to recognize the Passion put forth into the dual roles. Furthermore, straying from the usual big-budget, summer movie formula that propelled Demi to superstardom, here she steps back,in a sense turning her back on everything her typical audience has come to expect. Certainly, a calculated and gutsy move, Passion of Mind certainly pays off -- especially for the viewer who has the attention span to invest in a film with no fast moving action sequences.

The result is an amazing ride, an amazing story, and an amazing performance. The film is truely more in the independent style/art-house vein than that of Striptease and the results are surprisingly astounding. As a 22 year old male, take my word that if thought-provoking, character driven materail is something you may enjoy, Passion of Mind is your ticket.

William Fitchner co-stars as Demi's New York self's love interest. Here he shows amazing range and a quiet calculation of his part. In following his roles as of late, from the dreadful Drowing Mona to his compelling The Perfect Storm character, Fitchner definately delivers a quality to the role that may have been lost with other actors. Moore, exquisetly and subtley demostrating the differences between the neurotic, insecure New York literary agent and the calmed, mourning South-of-France widow, demonstrates, surprisingly well the overriding instability in two very different characters.

Passion of Mind, ... certainly deserves a look -- especially if what motivates you in a motion picture experience is, in fact, just that -- the experience (in lieu of playing Joan Rivers to the costumes or critiqueing Demi Moore's career choices). I've got Passion for this quiet, thoughtful, beutifully shot and acted sleeper piece.