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4.0 out of 5 stars
"Come to Papa.", November 23, 2008
This review is from: Consenting Adults (DVD)
Despite its suggestive title, this is actually a mystery/thriller and a very good one. Richard and Priscilla are a happily-married couple who have new neighbors, Eddy and Kay. Eddy is a bit unscrupulous and a little strange, yet he works very hard to establish a tight friendship with Richard. Richard is shocked when Eddy suggests a wife-swap, but later thinks it might be fun.
The first half is a rather typical suburban-marriage story, but before you know it, BAM! It turns into a scary murder story with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. Kevin Kline gives a strong performance as mild-mannered Richard who thinks the grass is greener next door, but Kevin Spacey steals the show, as usual. He plays overly-friendly Eddy, gradually becoming the kind of raving psychopath that Spacey plays so well.
There are many plot holes that make the story more than a little far-fetched, but still I enjoyed it and recommend it for those who like thrillers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible BluRay, excellent movie, July 7, 2011
The picture quality of this BluRay is barely better than the DVD.
The sound is just the same, Stereo 2.0
It has no subtitles at all; not for Hearing Impaired, not in Spanish, not in French.
This BluRay was made BY THE Mentally Impaired or FOR the Mentally Impaired.
I'm angry for buying this very poor VHS quality BluRay.
The movie is awesome, pure Allan J. Pakula, mistery, suspense, virtuoso acting from everybody.
From Forest Whitaker, Kevin Kline, and Kevin Spacey (all oscar winners) to Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio who is the balance of the plot.
Rebecca Miller is also shocking as an actress.
PLEASE PLEASE Make this Blu Ray again the way it should be made.
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Consenting Adults, July 1, 2007
This review is from: Consenting Adults (DVD)
Not a bad first half, up through the murder. But when Kevin Kline's character was released on bond, that's pretty much when it fell through the roof. I've never heard of somebody making bail when they are facing life in prison or the death sentence. And then being able to go anywhere you want? Even on bail, you can't leave the city. But yet he was able to sneak around, travel to Savannah, spy on his rival, all without any hindrance from the police. I pretty much figured out why the neighbor replaced his wife with a "stand-in". He needed somebody to drive the cigarette boat to prove he was out on the lake; but what I don't understand is why he allowed her to leave unharmed when all was said and done. Not only that, you would think both the police and the insurance company would have done a better job at the investigation, especially when 1.5 mil was on the line. I'm not sure about anybody else, but regardless if the police think they have the right man or not, if money is on the line they usually investigate all ends before making their decision.
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