Shining Through (DVD, 2005)

Beautifully photographed & suspenseful WWII war movie. The relationship between Melanie Griffith & Michael Douglas is very entertaining as is the story. Performances by John Gielgud, Liam Neeson, and Joely Richardson (daughter of Vanessa Redgrave) are equally done well.I've watched this movie many times and never get tired of it.

Taking place during WWII, Melanie Griffith goes from your average star struck girl who loves movies and becomes part of the war as a spy for the United States Gov't. I love this movie - not just a chick flick by any means. It has drama, suspense, romance... all the makings of a great movie.

love the spy film,perfect chick movie ,great music,watch it over and over very
happy I found it on DVD +=)

This is the hokiest adaptation of a book, EVER. Well, except maybe the 1940's version of Pride and Prejudice with Greer Garson...but I digress. The book was wonderful, the movie is awful. The ending is the worst, when Melanie Griffith (major miscasting) drags her honey across the border (which is a big line on the ground, just as it always is) under heavy gunfire. The bullets are so intelligent they know NOT to cross the border! And gosh, the bad guys can't touch them now, because they're in safe territory! Read the book, and give this movie to someone who can't/won't read it.

THis has been one of my most favorite movies for years. It is a wonderful love story but a wonderful dramatic story too.

I liked this movie. It was authentic and has good actors. Great love story along with an exceptional story plot and ending. Excellent movie.I bought it so I could watch it from time to time.

This is a very touching movie I saw several years ago. It has been very hard to locate to purchase. I enjoyed your service, thank you. I will most definately buy from you again.

There's something very compelling about this movie. It keeps drawing me back to it. It's dark, sad sometimes, during WWII, spies, murder, but, there are the funny parts, the love story, and the happy ending. Michael Douglas and Mellanie Griffith do a great job, great supporting cast. It's certainly never dull. Really good movie.

My mom and I watched this movie when I was younger and I never forgot it. I have always loved this movie and when I saw it I decided to buy the movie. The price was excellent. Thank you so much!!!!!!!

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Some of you may have trouble with mousy voiced Melanie Griffith in a dramatic role, but this film may change your mind. Griffith plays a strong willed speaks her mind woman during World War 2. The film is done as the first hand account of the lead character, Linda Voss, a half Irish, half German Jewish woman obsessed with Germany & movies. Voss' love of movies pops up throughout the course of this film & are well placed & pivotal to the plot.

The film starts out with an old Voss arriving on a TV set to film a segment for a BBC documentary about women in WW2. after a rocky start, she begins to tell her tale. Voss arrives in downtown pre-war New York looking for work. She applies for a secretarial position, but doesn't get the job until it is found she is bilingual. She is soon in the employ of a sour puss supposed lawyer named Ed Leland. Voss' inability to stem the tide of speaking her mind aggravates, yet intrigues Leland & the two soon fall in love. BUT, when Pearl Harbor happens & the US enters the war, Voss soon finds her love is really an intelligence officer for the Army. he leaves her to begin his fight abroad. Voss searches for any info about him through coded communications at her new job within military intelligence. The two reunite months later at a USO club & Voss returns to be Leland's right hand. When a very influential spy is killed, Leland reluctantly sends Voss to Germany to replace him.

This begins a wild mystery ride for Voss as she tries to worm her way into an influential position within the elite of Nazi Germany. Intrigue is the name of the game as the untrained Voss desperately tries not to blow her cover. She slips off the radar for awhile before Leland finds her & tries to get her out.

Star power is the name of the game here as Griffith is joined by Michael Douglas as Ed Leland. Also in the stellar cast is Joely Richardson who plays Margrete Von Eberstein, Voss' contact in Germany who instantly becomes her best friend, but is she? The legendary Sir John Gielgud plays the top Allied spy in Germany, while Liam Neeson stars as General Franze-Otto Dietrich who takes Voss in & is her ultimate intelligence objective.

This is an awesome spy thriller with plenty of intrigue & surprises around every corner! Griffith plays her part well & you soon over look her child-like voice. The supporting roles are also well played. This is a wonderful espionage film sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!

My grandmother had been looking for this movie for years, but it couldn't be found in stores. You could imagine the joy she must have felt when I told her I had found it on the internet. I would agree with her and say that it is by far one of the best romantic thrillers I have seen. The Spanish language track was a great addition for the entire family to enjoy. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone considering buying it.

I love the story as it is set during WWII. Michael Douglas and Melanie Griffith, Leam Neeson, are outstanding on the screen together. One of my favorites in my top ten. If you like love stories, intrigue and anything to do with this era, I recommend this one.

The DVD was of very good quality. We purchased it because we had a VHS of the same move and liked it very much. We watched it so many times that we wore it out and wanted to replace it with the DVD version.

We are very pleased with the product. We can now enjoy the movie again.

I love this movie, I always enjoy anything set in the 1940's and the War. All the actors are terrific.

Great DVD at a great price. DVD is brand new and in perfect working order. Great Seller and appreciate your low prices. Thank you.

A warm and very believable movie. A chick flick through and through, but very entertaining. I bought it cause I love it and so should you.

Sandie

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This is one of the best movies ever and the
only place that I had been able to find it
was on ebay.

Shining Through is an above average war movie.It has a good plot and wonderful
performances by Melanie Griffin and Michael Doghlas.

A must see! Shining Through is a heartthrob, one of the best movies about the Holocaust! Micheal Douglas and Melanie Griffith truly shine as actors and have completely chemistry from the beginning to the end. From its intensity to its romance this movie will have you standing on your toes!

PLOT: LOVELY Melanie Griffith speaks German and is a secretary for the War Department in World War 2 and her lover /Boss (Michael Douglas) needs someone dropped into Germany to spy~ADD to the suspense she is Jewish~

GREAT thriller and a love story too~ Attractive secretary (Griffith) falls for handsome but elusive and secretive BOSS (Douglas) she is convinced he is a SPY~ suddenly he dumps her and she is busy monitoring his moves as he secretly travels around the world by his "code name"~ when HE reluctantly becomes involved with her again~ she persuades him into allowing HER into Germany to get secret information from the Germans~ but she has her OWN secret agenda she is looking for her cousin JEWISH Cousin Sophie who is rumored still alive HIDING in Germany~ ADD Liam Neeson as the german who she spies on ADD the germans helping the spies in Germany (Joely Richardson & John Geilgud ) and some excellent plot twists and this is a very good movie~ it moves right along~ also add to the fun is that Griffith is a big movie buff and uses infomation she gained while absorbing all World War 2 movies to help her escape~
I GIVE THIS A SOLID 9 OUT OF 10~ FOR WORLD WAR2 ADVENTURE GRIFFITH STILL looks good and Douglas is good BUT Neeson as the Nazi is a bit better. but the scenestealer is Joely Richardson as the hauntingly beautiful german helping the spies~

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A very good movie about the different struggles of Jews and Americans during the tough times of war. Who to trust ? Good plot and based on true events. I thought it was a keeper.

Wonderful, classic movie. I wanted the DVD version. Michael Douglas and Melanie Griffith have excellent chemistry.