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Dirty Pretty Things
4.4 out of 5 stars  (34 customer reviews)

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  • Format: Import, NTSC
  • Language: English, Somali
  • VHS Release Date: Mar 23 2004
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  (34 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0001WTUTO

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Représentant d’un cinéma social, engagé, mais jamais misérabiliste, le réalisateur britannique Stephen Frears nous plonge avec Dirty Pretty Things dans les eaux troubles de Londres en donnant, en outre, l’occasion à Audrey Tautou de réussir son virage post-Amélie Poulain.

Okwe est un immigré nigérien qui travaille le jour comme taxi et la nuit comme concierge d’hôtel. Véritable ange de bonté, il est résolu à aider du mieux qu’il le peut Senay, une jeune immigrante fraîchement débarquée de Turquie. Mais tous deux se retrouveront rapidement pris au piège de l’abject Sneaky qui les oblige à prendre part à un trafic peu reluisant.

Directement dans la veine de son très beau The Beautiful Laundrette, Stephen Frears nous fait donc découvrir les dessous sordides de la capitale anglaise. Très loin des images de cartes postales, il nous plonge dans le monde difficile de l’immigration clandestine en doublant son observation d’un thriller prenant dont l’enjeu premier est la quête de dignité humaine. Malgré un dénouement rocambolesque, Dirty Pretty Things jouit également d’une réalisation maîtrisée et de l’interprétation impeccable d’Audrey Tautou, de Sergi Lopez (parfait de viscosité infâme) et du charismatique Chiwetel Ejiofor, excellent comédien de théâtre anglais. Surprenant, secouant, le film nous force à regarder une réalité souvent passée sous silence dans une optique résolument humaniste, pleine d’espoir. – Helen Faradji.


 

Customer Reviews

34 Reviews
5 star: 58%  (20)
4 star: 32%  (11)
3 star: 2%  (1)
2 star: 2%  (1)
1 star: 2%  (1)
 
 
 
 
 
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie, Disappointing DVD Quality, Jul 7 2004
By "haridam" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dirty Pretty Things (DVD)
Don't know what happened here, but this fine "5-star" thriller reproduction looks rather like a "second or third generation" transfer. It's darker, more diffuse and less clear than what I saw on the big screen. What was crystal-clear and beautifully realized in the theater now looks more like a "third cousin" on DVD. Something seriously went wrong with this transfer-- disappointing, considering how fine a film it is basically.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Dark Side of Things, Jun 11 2004
By David Anderson (St. Cloud, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dirty Pretty Things (DVD)
"Dirty Pretty Things" is a great Oscar-nominated mystery film release of 2003 starring Audrey Tautou. Director Stephen Frears leads the cast and crew to completing this unique film. The plot brilliantly combines drama and mystery while exploring the dark side of the characters' lives. The interesting chain of events keep audiences' eyes wide open through every scene. The moment a hotel clerk discovers a human heart in a toilet at his work, the theme's darkness becomes more intense and expresses more of the characters' lives at the moment. However, it's not what many may think. There's no serial killer on the loose, there's no demonic possessions. However, there is blackmail. The truths behind the human heart leads a friend and him to reveal secrets for the first time and to face their painful pasts. Their struggles to stay in England become harder as they face the threat of deportation and prison time. The emotional aspect of it is intensely heartfelt through the words, the environmental surroundings, and the performances. Though all the performances are great, Audrey Tautou ("Amelie") and Chiwetel Ejiofor's are the most unforgettable. Through every struggle, they express their character's pain beautifully. Tautou proves that she'll continue rising as a star in the following years. "Dirty Little Things" is a great film for those looking for something uniquely mysterious. This is sure to please many audiences.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Her Eyes Convince You, Jul 14 2004
By Michael Sherrer (Sherman Oaks, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dirty Pretty Things (DVD)
The drama of looking over your shoulder as an undocumented, gypsy in the London tenderloin and although the characters are overly lush and vivid-this makes compelling story telling with Casablanca Characters. A cloak and scalpel thriller.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
DPT is a good thriller about the seedy life in London. Good performances, even though it's a little slow at some times.
Published on Jun 24 2004 by chicoer2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Touching, disturbing, thought-provoking entertainment!!!
Dirty Pretty Things is an amazingly gritty and compelling English film directed by Stephen Frears (My Beautiful Laundrette, Dangerous Liasions) from a screenplay by Steven Knight... Read more
Published on Jun 21 2004 by Mark Twain

4.0 out of 5 stars Understated desperation
The lengths to which people would go for survival is examined in this well acted, grim thriller. An absolutely fine example of a film made with actors, who will be stars tomorrow.
Published on Jun 19 2004 by John Bowes

2.0 out of 5 stars Unrealistic.
'Dirty Pretty Things' is a film about two illegal immigrants who have to flee England before the authorities crack them down. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2004 by Dhaval Vyas

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, especially for Tatou fans!
Seriously, in the last few years, all the great movies seem to come from outside America. Especially when the wondrous actress Audrey Tatou is involved! Read more
Published on Jun 4 2004 by Saima Huq

4.0 out of 5 stars How Much Are You Willing To Give
I think DIRTY PRETTY THINGS could have been a marvelous film. Although the subject matter's certainly not unique, I think the strong performance of Chiwete Ejiofor and the film's... Read more
Published on May 28 2004 by Anonymous

1.0 out of 5 stars Get real!
This is the worst movie I have seen in years. Tautou was fine as a cartoon-like character in Amelie, but she is completely miscast in a role where she comes off as a histrionic... Read more
Published on May 24 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Frears and Tautou Shine
Steven Frears is one of the most underrated directors working today. See this film. It's a must see believe me. Read more
Published on May 23 2004 by B. Slooten

5.0 out of 5 stars The horrible choices some illegal immigrants have to make
Illegal immigration is a serious worldwide problem. And this British film explores the complex and very difficult life of those who live their lives in this shadow world. Read more
Published on May 21 2004 by Linda Linguvic

5.0 out of 5 stars what a film, oh, what a film
This si on my top ten film list of all times, a modern masteropiece, everything about this film, every last detail is perfect from the supporting actor to the leads, the music,... Read more
Published on May 21 2004 by playboy66

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