Of Love and Shadows | 
| Director: Betty Kaplan
Actors: Antonio Banderas, Jennifer Connelly, Stefania Sandrelli, Diego Wallraff, Camilo Gallardo
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 34560
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DISD27183D
UPC: 786936190946
EAN: 0786936190946
ASIN: B000069I1T
Theatrical Release Date: May 10, 1996
Release Date: October 8, 2002
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Product Description
Two lovers risk everything when they stumble upon a dangerous secret. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 01/04/2005 Starring: Antonio Banderas Jennifer Connelly Run time: 104 minutes Rating: R
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 In the Shadows September 7, 2008
Lee Armstrong (Winterville, NC United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Betty Kaplan's "Of Love & Shadows" may not be quite as provocative as the cover suggests, but it is an interesting adaptation of Isabel Allende's book about the fascist politics of Chile under General Pinochet. This film was released in 1984. Jennifer Connelly who stars would win her Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2001 for A Beautiful Mind (Widescreen Awards Edition). As Irene becomes politically aware, we observe great changes. She moves from a superficial life of privilege to a dedicated freedom fighter. She is engaged to her cousin Gustavo played by Camillo Gallardo. The film sends out one signal as Gustavo disrobes and "presents arms" to his cousin then shifts as we see Gustavo as a hard government soldier. Meanwhile, Irene encounters Francisco played by Antonio Bandaras. Bandaras' performance was so real that I had a hard time hearing & even understanding him throughout the film. Mumbling aside, he's a serious worker "in the shadows" from the start and adds a layer of love as he falls for Irene. Why a guy with Antonio's looks was single in the first place was never explained. Diego Wallraff plays Jose, Francico's brother who is a priest and tries to get the Cardinal to help with releasing human rights information to the world. I found the backstory of the revolution in Chile to be interesting and the scenery as Irene & Francisco flee was breathtaking. While Betty Kaplan's direction seems to leave great holes in the story and sends out mixed signals between its romantic story & political intrigue, it is interesting for an evening's viewing. Enjoy!
 I think it was a pretty good movie December 3, 2007
H. L. Stewart
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I think this movie was very good movie and romantic.
You will have to see this movie to truly understand it.
I think Jennifer connelly and Antonio Banderas do a great job on this movie.
 more garbage from the razzie magnet February 8, 2006
2 out of 27 found this review helpful
youd think after ruining so many movies that producers would stop using her.boggles the mind j lo has so many chances to screw up movies.the best part is her movies dont see more than 2 weekends and quickly fade away.....now if only she would
 Of Love & Shadows August 17, 2005
Betty J. Claudio (Milwaukee)
2 out of 16 found this review helpful
Very prompt transaction. A good seller. This is a very good DVD.
Great Movie July 10, 2005
CC Rider (Phoenix, AZ)
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
I thought Antonio and Jennifer were fantastic in this movie..it was interesting, informative and had a great plot. I think it was one of their greatest movies and they both should be proud..
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