The Edge of Love

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In the bohemian underground of World War II London, a stirring love story ignites among legendary poet Dylan Thomas (Matthew Rhys, TV's Brothers and Sisters) and the two extraordinary women who inspire him.
  • Starring: Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller
  • Directed by: John Maybury
  • Runtime: 1 hour 51 minutes
  • Release year: 2008
  • Studio: Egami
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Synopsis: In the bohemian underground of World War II London, a stirring love story ignites among legendary poet Dylan Thomas (Matthew Rhys, TV's Brothers and Sisters) and the two extraordinary women who inspire him.
Starring: Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller
Supporting actors: Simon Armstrong, Ben Batt, Geoffrey Beevers, Rachel Bell, Paul Brooke, Huw Ceredig, Richard Clifford, Richard Dillane, Joel Dommett, Rachel Essex, Craig Gallivan, Callum Godfrey, Simon Kassianides, Anne Lambton, Raymond Llewellyn, Alastair Mackenzie, Neville Malcolm, Cillian Murphy, Acacia Pattison Biggs, Bethany Towell
Directed by: John Maybury
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 1 hour 51 minutes
Release year: 2008
Studio: Egami
MPAA Rating: Rated R for some sexuality, language and disturbing war images
ASIN: B002HH1E1S (Rental) and B002HH1E2M (Purchase)
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The Edge of Love DVD ~ Keira Knightley

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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 2008
  • MPAA: Rated R for some sexuality, language and disturbing war images
  • Production Company: BBC Films, Capitol Films, Prescience Film Fund, Prescience, Rainy Day Films, Sarah Radclyffe Productions Limited, Wales Creative IP Fund
  • Filming Locations: Aldwych Underground Station, Aldwych, Holborn, London, England, UK | Betws-y-Coed, Gwynedd, Wales, UK | Café de Paris, Coventry Street, Soho, London, England, UK | Fitzrovia, London, England, UK | Gwili Railway, Bronwydd Arms, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK | High Street, Cardigan, Wales, UK | King's Cross Station, King's Cross, London, England, UK | Lampeter, Cardigan, Wales, UK | Lexden House, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK | Little Quay, Cardigan, Wales, UK | London, England, UK | New Quay, Cardigan, Wales, UK | Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK | Tenby Harbour, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK | Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK | Waterloo Bridge, River Thames, London, England, UK
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The product description actually hits every aspect of what this film is about, so that left performances and product quality for me. From the opening scene of Kiera Knightley singing (BEAUTIFULLY in her own voice and with the first of many facial close-ups) I was hooked.

The picture clarity and DTS were the best I have seen and heard for a movie of this theme/topic. Everything about the techinical aspects of the film was superb. I kept trying to find fault, even with the night shots and the dark almost black and white London sequences, but nothing would falter. The DTS was mixed perfectly throughout, even in the rain sequences and the remote bombings. Which, if you have your system cranked up thinking this is a dialogue film only, at around 16:20 you will end up blown over backwards, and that happens several times.

The main featurette is also 1080 and lasts nine minutes. It is mostly footage from the film as narrated by the main cast and director (except Cillian). Once you see the humor involved in the background of the film it can prep you for the outtakes. I thought this option would be misplaced for as serious as this film is, but after watching the four minute quip (mixed as a music video almost) it was actually perfect. It showed the disgust of everyone having to chain smoke through the whole film. And Kiera with as beautiful as she is here in every moment of film, is captured saying the F word in only the way she can.

I feel comfortable in saying no one should find disappointment in any aspect of this production, story, poetry, Blu quality, sound mix, or even the brief special features. I have played several sequences of Kiera singing for customers, and the Blu clarity has sold itself on those scenes alone.

EDIT: I have noticed there are a slew of haters out there with this film that try to find everything wrong with it. Kiera's mother wrote this piece and I think she made it believable being that these characters are based on a "bohemian" lifestyle. Kiera's singing sounded wonderful, contrary to some critics thinking it stunk. In summary, I do not think this film deserves all of the slander. Hope you enjoy it.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Loosely based on the wartime experiences of legendary Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, John Maybury's "The Edge of Love" is visually breathtaking, capturing the claustrophobic intensity of London during the Blitz, as opposed to the serenity of Thomas' Welsh seacoast home, with an artist's eye; but as drama, the story tends to drift, particularly during the rather melodramatic 'third act', despite vivid performances by Keira Knightley (who can sing!) and Sienna Miller. Ultimately, the film is an engrossing misfire, worth viewing, but lacking a cohesive core.

Thomas (as portrayed by Matthew Rhys), is a moody, brilliant, but childish artist, full of passion, but unable to see beyond his own desires. When his childhood lover, Vera Phillips (Knightley) appears in London to pursue a career as an entertainer, he begins a campaign to bed her, and relive his past...which doesn't sit well with his beautiful, tempestuous wife, Caitlin (Miller). While both Thomases have relaxed mores about infidelity (despite their intense jealousy), Caitlin and Vera soon discover, through their mutual love of Dylan, a bond that turns the situation into a playful, non-sexual ménage-à-trois. When young soldier William Killick (Cillian Murphy) falls for Vera, however, the chemistry changes, as she matures, and learns to accept 'adult' love and responsibility. Killick is posted in war-torn Greece, Vera moves to Wales with the Thomases (and soon has Killick's child), but Dylan's unabated, selfish desire for Vera untimately leads to tragedy for both couples.

It is actually a standard formula for drama, and plays out with few surprises. Still, Keightley is luminous, Miller is fiery and sympathetic, and the actresses succeed in keeping your interest, even when the story falters.

The Special Features include Commentary, a 'Making Of' featurette, and a very funny gag reel (watch how difficult it is for non-smoking actors to convincingly portray WWII chain-smokers!)

If you are a fan of Keira Knightley, I can highly recommend "The Edge of Love"; for all others, it is a mixed blessing!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Worth seeing July 18, 2009
By Cary
Format:DVD
I found this film particularly interesting for a number of reasons. Firstly, the representation of Dylan Thomas' work life seems to be fairly accurate, whilst the the parts about his love life (the core of the film) seem highly fictionalised. Then there's the casting. Cillian Murphy (Irish playing English), Sienna Miller (English, to all intents, playing Irish), Kiera Knightley (English playing Welsh, beautifully), and Matthew Rhys (Welsh playing... Dylan Thomas!). Oh, and look sharp for Suggs from Madness as a nightclub crooner.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Friendship is the most important part of this story....
I found it pleasantly surprising that Vera's faithfulness to her husband William, stood strong in many parts; much more than any woman nowadays can endure. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Liliana
Edge of Love
Not a great film, but certainly ok, and worth the cost if you can find it for a decent price.
Published 11 months ago by Yve
The Edge of Love
The Edge of Love [Blu-ray]

As always..Keira act in these period movie (again)!..The story is not bad, but something is missing. Don't know what. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Idnef
well done ...
... but i didn't enjoy it much, mostly because Thomas was apparently obnoxious. if that's the case, it's good that they portrayed him that way. Read more
Published 16 months ago by vta
The deepest friendships that cut the most
In this somewhat sleeper drama of 2008 starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Rhys, and Sienna Miller, The Edge of Love depicts the friendship of legendary poet Dylan Thomas between his... Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. DelParto
Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Larger-than-life literary lion Dylan Thomas is brought down to tarnished human size here, wonderfully embodied by the adorable Matthew Rhys. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Hikari
Somehow disappointed by the story not by the Blu-ray edition.
I thouht I'd find the same Keira Knightlay as in Atonement which is one of my favorite movies (I had not seen Edge of Love in theater). Read more
Published on April 3, 2010 by szweig
Wonderful Movie
A little slow in the beginning but when it starts to pick up it is very good. Great acting by the cast. I do recommend this one.
Published on January 30, 2010 by Sasha
Good movie.
This is a good movie, the execution, music and the photography are great. But it seems to me that the story is strange, unrealistic. Read more
Published on January 20, 2010 by Campos Marroquin De Ma
Pretty But....
The Edge of Love, a film about the poet Dylan Thomas and the two woman in his life, is one of those pretty films whose plot slips from your mind once the credits begin to role. Read more
Published on January 17, 2010 by Lisa
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