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Shadowboxer (DVD, 2006)
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Leading Role: Helen Mirren
Director: Lee Daniels
Rating: Rated R
Release Date: Nov 2006
Format: DVD
UPC: 855280001533
Product ID: EPID55573647
Description: Hardboiled and at times incongruous, Lee Daniels's (MONSTER'S BALL) directorial debut sets out to smash stereotypes with a noirish crime thriller about loyalty, loss, love, and guilt. Cuba Gooding Jr. (MEN OF HONOR) and Helen Mirren (CAL...
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2007 Best Actress Helen Mirren & Cuba Gooding, Jr. StarReview created: 05/21/07
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The inseparable odd pair of contract killers Rose (Helen Mirren) & Mikey (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) cross boundary after boundary of US laws & ethics. That's what makes this movie so unique & intriguing. It's got quite an unusual plot!
Since Rose is dying, she's going on her last contract kill(s) with Mikey, her stepson. Once on the job, with four of their men targets already shot dead, Mikey is surprised when Rose refuses to kill a very pregnant target who goes into labor at the sight of Rose & her gun aimed her way. Instead of killing the primary target, Rose successfully delivers her baby.
Off the four, instead of two, go, into hiding. Sexual boundaries are crossed. Ethical boundaries are too. It's nearly comical that a once renowned hit woman spares another woman's & her newborn baby's lives. Rose has an alterior motive, though. That becomes apparent in the end.
If I give you any more details I'll ruin the intrigue of the boundary crossings. So I'll leave it saying that I feel they are the most significant part of this well acted, directed, and scripted film. The title "Shadowboxer," is quite fitting.
Since Rose is dying, she's going on her last contract kill(s) with Mikey, her stepson. Once on the job, with four of their men targets already shot dead, Mikey is surprised when Rose refuses to kill a very pregnant target who goes into labor at the sight of Rose & her gun aimed her way. Instead of killing the primary target, Rose successfully delivers her baby.
Off the four, instead of two, go, into hiding. Sexual boundaries are crossed. Ethical boundaries are too. It's nearly comical that a once renowned hit woman spares another woman's & her newborn baby's lives. Rose has an alterior motive, though. That becomes apparent in the end.
If I give you any more details I'll ruin the intrigue of the boundary crossings. So I'll leave it saying that I feel they are the most significant part of this well acted, directed, and scripted film. The title "Shadowboxer," is quite fitting.
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Aesthetically pleasing, very entertaining film.3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
This is really an astounding film for a first time director. Although the plot can be a bit over the top and unbelievable throughout, the absolute beauty of the shots are mesmorizing and you just can't look away. I personally hated Cuba Gooding Jr. before seeing this film, but his character is so sedate and refined that he's actually quite believable and enjoyable. And Dame Helen Mirren...who guarantees a film at least two stars simply for her presence is brillant as always.
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Excellent and surprising performances
) 3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Very different and bold. Kept my interest throughout with some excellent performances. I don't usually buy videos, but this was a must for my collection.
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Excellent movieReview created: 02/05/08
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
This is my favorite movie, and the seller didn't waste no time deliving the movie. This is a good ebayer, and I'm going to shop with him again!
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Shadowboxer2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
It was a good film with a decent plot. I am a Helen Mirren fan so I do like just about all her movies. I enjoyed watching it and would watch again. Helen just doesn't lose your attention although it wasn't one of her best.
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A Diamond in the RoughReview created: 06/01/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I could see where 90% of the viewers hate this movie because they don't understand it. I then see where the remaining few who like it truly see beyond so much of what isn't blatant for others. This movie is so special because of it's several hidden moralistic gems inside. The entire cast is in its right character, the transitions, coloring and effects are splendidly necessary. I'll be watching this again for sure.
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Great Movie
) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I only got to see half this movie on tv so I looked for it on Ebay. Great movie I really liked it. It is a movie you can watch more then once.
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shadowboxer dvd1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
very good movie , i bought this movie because i thought my husband would like it , i was right . he found it very intertaining and exciting to watch.
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shadowboxerReview created: 11/08/09
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) pretty good movie i like it alot good night time movie it keep you in your chair for 2hour my wife love it she side it the best movie she seen this year
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Wonderful.Review created: 11/05/09
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I love the movie Cuba Gooding is at his best and the movie was edge bitting...I watched the movie from the start to the finish and was very surprised with the movie the action and drama..all rolled in to one.
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Shadowboxer with Cuba Goodings Jr.Review created: 09/16/08
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I decided to purchase this movie because I like the main actor and it is a action/suspense movie that my husband also would enjoy. I did like the movie dispite its graffic nudity and violence(the part my husband liked). I did like the twisting plot and the uexpected ending. I thought it was going to be a movie about boxing or a boxer, but the movie has nothing to do with sports. I would only recommend this movie to a very mature audiance.
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ShadowboxerReview created: 08/31/08
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) i think this movie was overlooked by a lot of people. i didn't even see it until October of last year and I fell in love with it. Cuba Gooding Jr showed true character in this role. I loved him deep;y in this movie. it is action packed from beginning to end. This is a must see movie
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fast shipment! thank very muchI love the movies, thank you very much for fast shipment and painless tranactions! it was a pleasure
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"F"ART HOUSE FLICKReview created: 09/15/07
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fake/pretencious art house/film noir. talented supporting characters forced to maintain the buoyancy of this sinking vessel at the hands of the weak choice of lead actors. borrow it from your local library; do not waste $$$$ even to rent it.
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Horrible Movie! Absolutely DisturbingReview created: 11/30/06
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0 of 6 people found this review helpful.
And No I am not talking about the pool cue scene, I am talking about the incest (stepmother and stepson to me is incest), intimate scenes and nudity. This movie was truely gross. I can not believe Cuba Gooding Jr. sold himself out for a B-rate movie that should be in the porn section of the movie store. Not a good story line or anything. I am so surprised movies this bad exist. My Opinion in in less than five words - DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME.
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