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| Shining Through | 
 enlarge | Director: David Seltzer
Actors: Michael Douglas, Melanie Griffith, Liam Neeson, Joely Richardson, John Gielgud
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (84 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2035
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 132 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: D2223090D
UPC: 024543130901
EAN: 0024543130901
ASIN: B00066FB52
Release Date: January 11, 2005
Theatrical Release Date: January 31, 1992
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Description
In this romantic espionage thriller set against the backdrop of World War II, a secretary from Queens is transformed into a government spy. After discovering her attorney boss and lover is actually a secret agent, she convinces him to let her go undercover. With the help of a fellow operative she penetrates the Berlin home of a high-ranking enemy official, and works swiftly to accomplish her mission.
Amazon.com
Uncomfortably close to Ben Hecht and Alfred Hitchcock's film Notorious, this World War II drama (based on a novel by Susan Isaacs) concerns a love affair between a spy (Michael Douglas) and a secretary (Melanie Griffith) that goes south when duty turns him cold and pushes her into dangerous, behind-the-lines intelligence work. Liam Neeson plays the gentleman Nazi unwittingly providing Griffith with cover as domestic help. The best parts of the film are the twists and turns in the romance (Douglas is very good at playing a character who can turn off all feeling at will) at the beginning, while the German scenes are less compelling despite such high stakes for the heroine. The climax--taking us back to Notorious whether it wants to or not--is quite gripping, largely due to Douglas's performance. --Tom Keogh
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| Customer Reviews: Read 79 more reviews...
Tess McNeil Goes To War July 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I remember years ago Siskel and Ebert on their annual "Worst Movies of the Year" show figured "Shining Through" prominently. Based on their assessment that was impetus for me to avoid the flick. When I asked my wife what her favorite movie of all time she told me it was "Shining Through". This caused me to scratch my head. Now I had to check out the flick that Siskel and Ebert dismissed as dreck but my wife thought was pure gold. My unbiased opinion is...not bad but not great. My enjoyment depends on not treating it seriously as World War II fare but as pure popcorn. To be honest I thought the film carried more heft than, say, the seriously overrated "Life is Beautiful". The film's only major debit is overlength. Melanie Griffith carries the film brilliantly. She transports her sweetly sexy working girl from New York persona into the espionage arena and we buy it. There are certainly any number of preposterous elements here but check your brain at the door.
Shining Through July 13, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Melanie Griffith & Michael Douglas - Have Great chemistry together and will make You want to see this movie over & over again. Enjoy
poorly recognized terrific work July 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an 'unsung' wonder-movie and regardless of its obvious inspiration from 'Notorious', it still pulls it off on its own right. Modern viewers not interested in the 'Old School' films will appreciate these contemporary actors in their roles. Melanie Griffith actually ACTS as more than a squeaky voiced, collagen lipped piece of fluff. Michael Douglas' credentials should have made this movie more well known but still, no one knows about it. Well, surprise...! It's a really good film. Part espionage, part suspense, part adventure, part love story (chick-flick) and every bit of it is well done. I defy anyone to watch it and not have praise for it after. It should have received more critical acclaim and, honestly, I can't put my finger on why it hasn't.
 Shining Review for Shining Through April 12, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Loved this movie. Loved the twists and turns it took. Loved the suspense...never was sure of how it would end, and even the ending was a bit of a surprise. Wish they made more movies like this.
One of my favorite WWII movies February 2, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie reminds me so much of the movies that were made during WWII. There is an innocence about it that is endearing. My husband and I watch it and we do laugh about the impossiblity of it, but every time we get totally wrapped up in all over again. It is very much like the movies that the main character is in love with. Let go of reality and enjoy. It is a movie after all.
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