Product Details

• Actors: Kevin Kline, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Kevin Spacey, Rebecca Miller, Forest Whitaker
• Directors: Alan J. Pakula
• Writers: Matthew Chapman
• Producers: Alan J. Pakula, David Permut, Katie Jacobs, Pieter Jan Brugge
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Walt Disney Video
• DVD Release Date: October 14, 2003
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008L3U6
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,669 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Consenting Adults" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Academy Award(R)-winner Kevin Kline (1988 Best Supporting Actor -- A FISH CALLED WANDA) and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (A PERFECT STORM) heat up the screen in CONSENTING ADULTS, the spine-tingling sexy thriller that seduced audiences and critics alike. When two couples living next door to each other grow too close, one of the husbands risks everything for a passion he can't resist -- his neighbor's wife. His temptation traps the foursome in a shocking web of betrayal and murder. And now accused of a crime he didn't commit, he must race against time to save his family from a shocking fate. Directed by master of suspense Alan J. Pakula (PRESUMED INNOCENT), this erotic thriller twists and turns as tension builds to a sensational heart-stopping climax.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Consenting Adults, July 1, 2007

By	Andrew Merkevicius (Nebraska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Come to Papa.", November 23, 2008

By	Kona (Emerald City) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars really liked movie, September 30, 2005

By	Angela chemello "ANGELA CHEMELLO" (PHX. AZ.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

i really did enjoy this movie. it was a whole other side of kevin spacey that only remined me of the movie [ seven] i did buy the movie because kevin spacey was in it. but the whole cast ' they all were really good. a5 STAR MOVIE ..././.