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Separate Lives [VHS]

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This was a very interesting film. It combined a split-personality theme with a smooth detective thriller. It wasn't really hard to figure out the mystery surrounding the plot, but it was very entertaining to watch.

I have this movie on VHS and it it one of my favorite Linda Hamilton movies. James Belushi compliments her well in this steamy detective type noir film. Without a doubt her sexiest role ever. Linda Hamilton shows us she is a very versatile actress. Not to spoil the movie though, someone is going around killing people and it is up to Belushi's character, who is a retired police officer turned PI, to find out who it is. This one is worth watching if you can find it. Go Linda, Go.

SEPARATE LIVES is the story of an ex-cop turned psychology student (JAMES BELUSHI) and his professor (LINDA HAMILTON) who asks him to follow her for a few days because she's been blacking out and waking up in strange situations. He discovers that she's living a double life, and that she is involved in a recent murder case as well as a 20-year old murder case.

Hamilton delivers a solid performance, easily slipping from one personality to another. Belushi, however, is the real impetus behind the film. This is the first film I've seen him carry, and he does it deftly.

The story is mostly predictable with a few clunky twists and turns, but it ends satisfyingly. Having viewed a lot of "thrillers" in the past few years, I can say that this one is in the top half of those. Belushi's performance is what makes the film worth watching -- he gives a great performance in an otherwise mediocre film.

I found out this movie has an alternate ending. Without giving away who does what -- my dvd has an ending with the killer falling out a window. The alternate ending has "someone" shooting the killer. I'd like to find the video with the "shooting" ending. Does anyone know what company released that ending and how to get a copy?