Fatal Attraction was the most controversial hit of 1987, a film nominated for six Oscars that launched a whole up-market psycho sub-genre. In an elaboration of Play Misty for Me (1971), Michael Douglas plays a married middle-class everyman who has an opportunistic weekend affair with New York publishing executive, Glenn Close. The twist is that Close's Alex is a borderline psychotic. She won't let go, and the film moves from a study of modern sexual mores to an increasingly tense thriller about neurotic obsession. The performances are exceptional and two set-pieces,... one which gave us the term "Bunny Boiler" and another in a fairground, provide metaphorical and literal rollercoaster rides. Only a laughable sex scene--in a sink, anyone?--and a melodramatic finale shamelessly ripping-off the 1955 French classic Les Diaboliques and Psycho (1960) prevent a good thriller being a great one. Even so, Fatal Attraction is still a film worth seeing again, even if it's hard to wonder what all the fuss was about in 1987. On the DVD: Fatal Attraction on disc has a new 28-minute documentary featuring the principal players explaining how wonderful each other are. More substantial is a 19-minute feature on creating the visual look, with sections on cinematography, costume and make-up design. A worthwhile 10-minute piece examines the social impact of the movie and the controversy it generated. Seven minutes of the three stars in rehearsal is intriguing, but more interesting is the opportunity to see the original, low-key ending, rejected after test screenings. Much of the best documentary material focuses on how the finally released ending came about, while Lyne's commentary is thoughtful and illuminating. The original trailer is included and there are 16 sets of subtitles, including English for the hard of hearing, as well as an alternative German dub. The sound has been remixed from stereo into a subtly involving Dolby Digital 5.1, and the 1.78:1 anamorphic transfer looks fine, though there is some very minor print damage. --Gary S Dalkin [show more]
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Controversial, much-discussed story of infidelity and obsession. Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas), a successful lawyer and happily married man, has a brief fling with business associate Alex Forrest (Glenn Close), but finds her unwilling to call it off when he decides to return to his family. After a series of humiliating rejections, the spurned woman begins to plan her revenge, leading to a campaign of terror which endangers the lives of Dan, his family, and their pet rabbit.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Michael Douglas plays Dan Gallagher, a New York attorney who has a tryst with seductive Alex Forrest (Glenn Close) while his wife (Anne Archer) is away. Dan later shrugs off the affair as a mistake and considers it over. But Alex won't be ignored. Not now, not tomorrow, not ever; even if it means destroying Dan's family to keep him... Actors Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, Ellen Hamilton Latzen & Lois Smith Director Adrian Lyne Certificate 18 years and over Year 1987 Screen Widescreen 1:78.1 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Duration 1 hour and 54 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.
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