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THE ENGLISH PATIENT is an epic, sweeping adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's richly layered, WWII-era novel chronicling two periods in the life of European explorer Count Laszlo ...Read more
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The English Patient (DVD, 2004, 2-Disc Set, Collector's Edition)

Anthony Minghella, Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche|Theatrical release: 1996 | Rating: R (MPAA)
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THE ENGLISH PATIENT is an epic, sweeping adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's richly layered, WWII-era novel chronicling two periods in the life of European explorer Count Laszlo Almasy (Ralph Fiennes), whose torrid affair with a colleague's wife (Kristin Scott Thomas) is countered by the beginning of the war, allegations of Nazi sympathies, and disfiguring injuries. The patient's stay at the ruins of an Italian monastery under the care of an emotionally injured French-Canadian nurse (Juliette Binoche, who won an Oscar for the role) serves as a framing device for his intriguing story. Academy Award winner Anthony Minghella directs this film that is at once incredibly modern and a well-crafted throwback to classic Hollywood epics of yesteryear., THE ENGLISH PATIENT is an epic, sweeping adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's richly layered, WWII-era novel chronicling two periods in the life of European explorer Count Laszlo Almasy, whose torrid affair with a colleague's wife is countered by the beginning of the war, allegations of Nazi sympathies, and disfiguring injuries. The patient's stay at the ruins of an Italian monastery under the care of an emotionally injured French-Canadian nurse serves as a framing device for his intriguing story.

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  • Edition: Collector's Edition
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Rating: R (MPAA)
  • Film Country: USA
  • UPC: 786936239065

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Genre:Dramas
Format:DVD
Region:Region 1
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"...Minghella proves that a movie love story can be smart, principled and provoking, and still sweep you away..."
Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (11/28/1996)

"...Respectable, intelligent....With its exotic, tapestry-like backgrounds, this is a picture of resplendently textured, sensuous surfaces..."
Variety - Todd McCarthy (11/11/1996)

"...A mesmerizing romantic epic....THE ENGLISH PATIENT captivates as only the grandest and most consuming passions can..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (11/15/1996)

"...This poetic, evocative film version of the famous novel by Michael Ondaatje circles down through layers of mystery until all of the puzzle in the story have been solved..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (11/22/1996)

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The English Patient

Created: 04/11/08
So, it won 9 Academy Awards. Granted, the directing, locations, special effects, cinematography, etc., & acting, were all far above average.
However, the carnal, 100% lust-based affair left me angry, more so at Katherine, but then again, it takes two to tango.

What these two people did to Geoffrey was unforgiveable, & I failed to celebrate their adulterous affair. I refuse to call it a "romance," & I despise movies that glorify adultery, as some sort of "happily ever after" right-of- passage, for any two people, who are so incapable of fidelity. Absolutely NOTHING justifies it. A married person shouldn't be "fair game," for those who can't keep their pants/panties on.

The ONE "romance," in the film, involved the nurse, & the demolitions expert, but it was overshadowed, by the in-your-face adulterous affair of the two main players.

Did the ultimate fate, of these two "romanticized" characters bring a tear to my eye? Certainly not.

I only bought this film because Colin Firth is in it. I only wish that I could re-write the story, for (his character) Geoffrey's sake. But...! Not all of his movies end on a happy note, for the characters he has portrayed, over-the-years.

Not a family film. Not a film for anyone who has a spouse with a wandering eye, or one who is vulnerable to thinly-veiled sweet talk by a wolf.

Roberta Hughes
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Beautiful Love Story

Created: 09/12/08
I bought this movie because I liked the reviews that I watched on it. This is a breathtaking, romantic love story. It is set during the World War time. The cinematography is pretty incrediable. I like movies that let me escape into them. This one does just that. Buy it, rent it & enjoy. For the true romantic at heart.
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The English Patient Collector's Edition DVD

Created: 21/07/08
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. The story is wonderful. It's different from the book but equally as good. The movie was shot mostly on a location much like the book's setting, and the cinematography is beyond description. I never knew a desert could be as beautiful or as varied as North Africa is. Since it was shot in the mid-90's, the attitude toward Muslims was much more positive than it is now...and it gives us all something to think about. Most Muslims are a peace-loving, gentle people and the movie reflects that reality.
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Terrific product. Excellent value!

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Created: 28/10/11
Fantastic 7 time academy award winning movie! Beautiful and romantic! This movie has something for everyone. Not just a "chick flick".
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excellent movie

Created: 23/04/08
A very well done movie. One of the best romantic movies I've watched.
I watch it over and over I enjoy it every single time.
However, prepar the tissues because if you are sensitive it will make you cry at the end.
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