Sliding Doors | 
| Actors: Paul Brightwell, Linda Broughton, Evelyn Duah, Terry English, Charlotte Fryer
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.98
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Rating:  257 reviews
Sales Rank: 8851
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 097363357674
ISBN: 6305210411
UPC: 097363357674
EAN: 9786305210412
ASIN: 6305210411
Theatrical Release Date: April 24, 1998
Release Date: December 1, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
A ROMANTIC COMEDY CENTERING AROUND A WOMAN LIVING TWO DIFFERENT LIVES AS SHE EXPLORES ALTERNATE SCENARIOS OF LOVE AND LIFESTYLE. THE FILM IS SAID TO DELVE INTO MODERN RELATIONSHIPS, THE CHOICES ENCOUNTERED DAILY AND THE INTRIGUE OF THE ROAD NOT TAKEN.
Amazon.com
Nice concept, shaky execution--that about sums up the mixed blessings of British actor Peter Howitt's intelligent but forgivably flawed debut as a writer-director. It's got more emotional depth than most frothy romantic comedies, and its central idea--the parallel tracking of two possible destinies for a young London professional played by Gwyneth Paltrow--is full of involving possibilities. It's essentially a what-if scenario with Helen (Paltrow) at the center of two slightly but significantly different romantic trajectories, one involving her two-timing boyfriend (John Lynch) and the other with an amiable chap (John Hannah) who represents a happier outcome. That's the film's basic problem, however: The two scenarios are so romantically imbalanced (one guy's a total cad, the other charmingly sincere) that Helen inadvertently comes off looking foolish and needlessly confused. Still, this remains a pleasant experiment, and Howitt's dialogue is witty enough to keep things entertaining. It's also a treat for Paltrow fans; not only does the svelte actress handle a British accent without embarrassing herself, but she gets to play two subtle variations of the same character, sporting different wardrobes and hairstyles in a role that plays into her glamorous off-screen persona. --Jeff Shannon
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 Sliding Doors July 4, 2009
Beverly J. Barnett (Oregon)
Sliding Doors [Region 2]
I really enjoyed watching this movie. I bought it after borrowing it from the library. Talk about love!! Yes, I would call it a chick flick.
I was really impressed. June 1, 2009
Nadz
I ordered this movie from HMV on March 13, they said should be about 2-3 weeks and still haven't received it... today is June 1st. I ordered it from this store, they said I should get it in about 7-11 days and I got the movie about 4 days later. I was very impressed to say the least. The movie was very well wrapped and exactly as they said it would be. Would definitely order from them again!!!
Every Woman Must See This Movie February 19, 2009
Dr. Jane Branam (Charlotte NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie shows how sometimes a small choice can make a huge difference in your life. It also should be required watching for all ladies, because it can make you examine how you are letting people treat you. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in dating and relationships. Power Path to Love
 great fun February 15, 2009
Kim Horton (Shreveport, LA)
What a neat hook! Using different hair styles to clue you to different story lines. Most amazing I thought this was a fun idea for a story line. Great tension development. The good guys are great, the meanies are as well. Loved it.
3 stars out of 4 January 24, 2009
One-Line Film Reviews (Ann Arbor)
The Bottom Line:
Overpraised in some quarters and at times a tad on the contrived side, Sliding Doors is nonetheless a fresh and original movie with appealing performances by Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah in the lead; when it comes to romantic comedies, you could do a lot worse.
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