Shining Through

This another one of those "stand alone movies" that doesn't follow the plot in the book at all. So watch the movie, which I liked, even though the plot is a bit far fetched, it was still a good nights entertainment. Just a note, I saw the film first and then read the book; I hated the book.

It's funny, because I am not a big fine of either main actor, but this movie is fabulous. The twists and turns, the historical subject matter, the love story - it all works! It's in my top 10 of all time, and I love having it on Prime Video, so I can watch whenever I want.

I had this tape and wonted a dvd so I could watch it on my player now. It is only good for adults story line.

Fast delivery. Dvd in excellent condition. Love the movie

This is a fabulous movie. One of the best I've ever seen. I highly recommend it.

Pertinent for today! Great acting. Very worth it!!

This movie is suspenseful and thrilling! It takes place during WWII. The writing and acting were very good and I'd recommend it.

It's an extremely entertaining film. But there are some warnings. If you are a fan of the ww2 spy genre this movie may disappoint.This movie falls into its own genre. It has nothing in common with the action oriented spy thriller. It really never makes it on a moral ,ethical statement of why war is bad. .So what makes this a film worth watching. Its the absurdity of how an American secretary who speaks german is sent into wartime Berlin to find the v1 rocket factory.And what qualifies this women for this extremely hazardous duty. She can size up any situation by recalling a movie she has seen where something similar has occurred. A truly amazing gift . Sounds like Play it Again Sam by Woody Allen. But this is not a comedy. Its played for true drama. This secretary(Melanie Griffith) is so convincing that her spy boss (Michael Douglas) has to take her seriously about doing something for her country. She appears to be very clever as she can resolve a situation by recalling a similar situation from a film she has seen.Her qualifications. She does speak german. She is truly motivated as she is half jewish with family still in Germany. All the elements are there except she has no training and no experience that qualifies her for even a sniff at being considered for one of the most important missions of ww2. However,she conviences all around her of her untested skills based on how she can size up any potentially dangerous situation using her movie memories.These are the best scenes in the film. .How she does this is very entertaining. We are actually convienced that she is perfect for this romp. Nothing in this film is even remotely believable about the true ww2 horrors.They make no real attempt at showing the reality of war.THE PLOT AS SEEN BY HER SPY BOSS :" Okay, we will get you into Berlin ,meet Sir John G. (a double agent) and he will get you a job with a high ranking gestapo officer.From there you will find the plans and meet me at the Berlin train station in two weeks with the micro film." BRITAIN IS SAVED FROM THE FUTURE BLITZ. Tough to believe that is what the audience is being sold.But we are.Why it works. Melanie Griffith gives the performance of her career. She is good. Really. There are some heavy hitters in this film. Liam N. Sir John G.,Michael Douglas and Joely Richardson. She is in almost every seen with one of the above and carries them. Truly.She really has you convienced that she will pull this off . The suspense occurs as there are backfires to each part of the plan. How will she get out of this one? She does though.Remember she has seen lots of movies. Is there true nail bitings suspense. Of course not. But her character is so likeable you actually find yourself rooting for her.The end is so improbable (no spoilers) that you think you are watching a film played for comedy.For a true lover of spy, ww2 , or action genres you do not get anything you haven't seen before . Those films are done better with more suspense.True drama . But you do get to see Mellanie Griffith carry an entire film with a very entertaining character. It is worth the time and money for this alone. If this is not enough then stick to the classic films of the spy master writers.It is nice to see something presented in a different way. Albeit, improbable.2 Stars for an interesting premise."Walter Mitty vs. nazi Germany". And a big 2 stars for Ms.Griffith's performance.Played for drama not comedy. This film premise is so unlikely that it actually works.

This wartime adventure has been given a rough ride from some quarters but there are some good times to be had. The film starts slowly and I thought Melanie Griffith not the best actress for the part but once the story gets to Germany, then some of the action scenes are impressive. If you can ignore the obvious faults - and there are some howlers - then there is some enjoyment to be had. That said though, the ending is pure unadulterated corn.The film is presented in 2.35:1 aspect ratio, run time is 127 minutes. Extras include a making-of featurette and comments from several of the cast.

I knew I liked this from long ago viewings, and I found it by chance browsing through Amazon. What I had really forgotten is just how good this film is. First a splendid Scope transfer (2.35:1), excellent picture and sound, with Scene Access, Subtitles, trailer and "Featurette" (which I haven't seen). This is a big budget film with no expense spared. Scenes at stations and marches and bombing raids almost take your breath away. The story is good-Griffith, who I normally don't like, but here is marvellous even if she does mumble a bit, plays a half German Jewish/Irish girl in America who wants to help somehow in the war (WW2) Speaking fluent German she gets a job translating for Douglas's business man, only he turns out to be an important Spy and she, in love with him, joins the Secret Service. From here we go to Germany and the spying really starts. There is tension galore, excitement and touching human relationships. Joelly Richardson is great as the German woman who helps her, and Neeson is the high ranking officer she spies on. I just love this film, and can't quite understand how it seems to have slipped under the radar when it comes to talking about good Spy thrillers. The price is very good too. Highly recomended.

I have always loved this film, and was fed up renting it, so, i decided to buy it, Michael douglas works with British intelligence during the 2nd world war and has the job of trying to find an agent to send over to Europe to retrieve vital information on what the Nazis are building, from a top German Officer in Germany, so, Melanie Griffiths is given the job of going over to Germany to act as a Maid and cook for this Officer and sneak into the Officers private quarters to retrieve the information, but, it all goes horrible wrong, and Melanie has to find a way of escaping Nazi Germany, it's like a love and bravery story.

Great performances from all that makes this stand out. The story is about world war 2 with cloak and dagger thrills with undercover agents in Germany. Now there is more between the lines to have you wrapped up in the movie and than why spoil it by telling all. I rated this an A grade plus for keeping the pace and suspense involved that makes this worth watching, Now this is my opinion only but have a look see and become a judge for yourself don't forget the munchies for a relaxing night in. Enjoy!

I saw this dvd years ago and thought I would buy it. I wasn't disappointed lovely story. The package came in record time would defiantly use this seller again thanks.