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The Edge of Love (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
British Independent Film Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
106 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2008 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
John Maybury

Written By:
Sharman Macdonald

Actors:
Simon Armstrong ..... Wilfred Hosgood
Ben Batt ..... Sergeant
Geoffrey Beevers ..... Registrar
Rachel Bell ..... Midwife
Paul Brooke ..... Mr. Justice Singleton
Huw Ceredig ..... John Patrick
Richard Clifford ..... Alistair Graham
Richard Dillane ..... Lt Col David Talbot Rice
Joel Dommett ..... Train Soldier
Rachel Essex ..... Mel
Craig Gallivan ..... Sailor Beating Dylan
Callum Godfrey ..... Boy on Train
Simon Kassianides ..... Partisan
Keira Knightley ..... Vera Phillips
Anne Lambton ..... Anita Shenkin
Raymond Llewellyn ..... Dewi Ianthe (as Ray Llewellyn)
Alastair Mackenzie ..... Anthony Devas
Neville Malcolm ..... Big Joe
Sienna Miller ..... Caitlin MacNamara
Cillian Murphy ..... William Killick
Acacia Pattison Biggs ..... Rowatt Aged 1 Month
Bethany Towell ..... Rowatt Aged 1 Month
Jonathan Phillips ..... John Eldridge (as Jonny Phillips)
Kyle Redmond-Jones ..... Boy Soldier
Matthew Rhys ..... Dylan Thomas
Leo Robertson ..... Rowatt Aged 8 Months
Olivia Robertson ..... Rowatt Aged 8 Months
Jenny Runacre ..... Woman in Yellow Dress
Camilla Rutherford ..... Nicolette
Lisa Stansfield ..... Ruth Williams
Diego Stephens ..... Llewellyn
Lanark Stephens ..... Llewellyn
Nick Stringer ..... PC Williams
Graham 'Suggs' McPherson ..... The Crooner (as Suggs)
Karl Johnson ..... Dai Fred (uncredited)
Anthony O'Donnell ..... Jack Lloyd (uncredited)

Synopsis:

Set during the Second World War, The Edge Of Love is, at heart, the story of a love triangle. In the middle of it is the poet Dylan Thomas (played here by Matthew Rhys), and it's he who finds himself in love with two women. On one hand, there's his childhood sweetheart Vera Phillips (Keira Knightley), and on the other there's his wife, Caitlin Thomas (Sienna Miller). Throw in Caitlin's husband, William (Cillian Murphy), and you have the basis of a complicated period romantic drama. The best parts of The Edge Of Love prove to be in the build up, with the strong production values really allowed director John Maybury to build up his characters, and get across the setting of a war-torn London. Boasting good performances from the likes of Keira Knightley and Matthew Rhys, it's hard not to get pulled into the film's set-up. That said, the pay-off of The Edge Of Love isn't quite as satisfying, and the second half of the film lacks the punch you'd expect it to have. It's hard to pinpoint quite why it doesn't gel, but as major dramatic events ensue, you're simply not drawn into them as much as you'd hope. Perhaps a bit more fleshing out of the characters would have helped. However, there's still a lot to admire and enjoy, and The Edge Of Love boasts some excellent visuals, and neat directorial touches. And even though it doesn't fulfill its potential, it's still a fine, eminently watchable drama. It just could have been that little bit more.

The Edge Of Love stars Cillian Murphy, Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller and Matthew Rhys in a story about the famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. The film revolves around two feisty, free-spirited women, Caitlin Thomas and Vera Killick, Vera's husband William Killick, and the brilliant, charismatic poet Dylan Thomas who loves both women. Broken promises, passion, betrayal, the shadow of war and the constant threat of imminent death push the protagonists to The Edge of Love.

Vera Philips is the childhood sweetheart of the poet Dylan Thomas. When the two meet again in Blitz-ravaged London, Dylan's married to free spirit Caitlin and Vera's caught the eye of noble soldier William but their chemistry still crackles ...

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 04 April, 2009.

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