2 Days in the Valley | 
| Director: John Herzfeld
Actors: Teri Hatcher, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Charlize Theron, Greg Cruttwell
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 11792
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Vietnamese (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: PARD060954D
UPC: 973606095476
EAN: 0097360609547
ASIN: B000VDDDVY
Theatrical Release Date: September 27, 1996
Release Date: November 20, 2007
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Product Description
In a sleepy bedroom community of LA's San Fernando Valley the murder of a professional athlete by two hit men sets into motion a chain of events that puts the mundane lives of a dozen residents on a collision course. This clever tale tells the story of two hit men a mistress a nurse a vindictive ex-wife a wealthy art dealer and his lovelorn assistant a suicidal writer and his dog and a bitter cop and his partner. System Requirements:Run Time: 104 minutes Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: R UPC: 097360609547
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Overlooked in theaters but gaining a modest cult following in video release, writer-director John Herzfeld's underrated 2 Days in the Valley has a lot going for it, not the least being a variety of interesting characters played by a superb ensemble cast. The complex plot centers on a mild-mannered hit man (Danny Aiello) who is hired by an icy killer (James Spader) to assist him on his latest job. Eric Stoltz and Jeff Daniels play the vice cops who stumble on the murder scene. Their investigation leads to a colorful array of San Fernando Valley denizens, including a has-been director (played by director Paul Mazursky) and a snobbish art dealer (Greg Cruttwell) whose lives come together in unexpected and interesting ways. Emphasizing characters that consistently hold our attention with humor and poignant desire, this clever thriller fits nicely into the eccentric category of "Only in California." --Jeff Shannon
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Great Service June 23, 2009
Justin W. Lovejoy (WV)
The service was great. I received my video quicker than was expected and it was in perfect working order. I will use them again.
 Weird but interesting April 30, 2009
Will Allen III (Raleigh, NC United States)
Entertaining but not a great movie. I don't regret buying it, but you might.
 2 Days In The Valley October 31, 2008
G. Dzuricky
Awesome movie. I don't know why this one never made the BIG TIME. Delivered as promised in a speedy fashion. I would do business with again!
on the knife edge of realism and comedy March 9, 2008
Robert J. Crawford (Balmette Talloires, France)
This is one of the films that you either get or don't. In my view, it is extremely successful in creating an atmosphere all its own, much like magical realism but about gangsters and difficult, outrageously ambitious, but frustrated people. The plot is a contract killing that leads to, shall we say, unforeseen complications that cause a number of lives to intersect and change. What is so funny and moving about the film is that you can believe it, at least while you are watching it.
Then there is the acting, which is uniformly excellent. Of course, there is the introduction of Charlize Theron, whose talent is evident from the beginning; her murderous fist fight with Hatcher is classic. But the emotional center of the film is Aiello, who is a failed hit-man-turned-pizza chef, trying to get back in the money. All of the characters change during the film, making new connections, seeing their lives differently, finally going for it. This is truly masterful and it is a pity it does not have a wider audience.
Warmly recommended.
2 days in the Valley March 2, 2008
Delores Holbrook (Seattle, Washington United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My husban and I enjoyed this picture. Very glad the we bought it.
D Holbrook
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