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The Painted Veil [2007] | ![The Painted Veil [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51oHoAuKDvL._SL75_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: John Curran
Actors: Naomi Watts, Edward Norton, Liev Schrieber, Diana Rigg, Toby Jones
Studio: Momentum Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: £17.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 113
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 120
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.6
EAN: 5060116721300
ASIN: B000R342RC
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: September 3, 2007
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 The scenery and Diana Rigg saves it. June 17, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is one of those films which offers so much, and delivers it with the scenery and fine detail. The down side being the two leading actors, Naomi Watts and Edward Norton, who dominate every scene to the detriment to all the minor parts. Diana Rigg shines through, and a lessor actor would try to steal scenes, (the two leads do enough of that). All in all, not the best film I have ever seen, and not one which I will race to watch again. The pace is rather plodding and the plot all too obvious.
 Saved by the scenery June 15, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The plot is rather dull & predictable but the overall viewing experience is made enjoyable by the spectacular Chinese scenery & commendable performances by the lead characters.
Not recommended however
 FILM OF THE YEAR FOR ME June 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It has been so long since I actually watched a film that really touched me. Usually I'm the type of person who spends hours on Amazon choosing films however, recently nothing I have seen has really provoked any sort of real emotion in me. This film however, took my breath away. I knew as soon as I saw the trailer I had to get it and I can safely say that it did not disappoint. Although some may say it can be slow at times I felt the 120min flew in and wish there had been more. I have had the dvd for only 2days and already I have watched it four times over! I just can't get enough of it. I had never thought of Edward Norton as being an actor who would fit the tall dark hansome leading man role but he was absolutely brilliant in this film and visually the pair were spectacular to watch. Always rather upsetting to discover that the on screen romance doesn't exist outside the film. Nevertheless, this only proves to show tjust how amazingly talents both actors are. I was somewhat disappointed by the ending though, as I had predicted it's outcome from the trailer! Though obviously that is more the writer's disappointing choice of ending than the fault of the people who created the film! I dare any woman, or man, to watch this film and not fall for one of the leading actors as they are both so attractive and watchable. I felt like they convey every emotion of how they are feeling to the viewer and found myself crying when they cried etc. I just forced my mum to watch it and she loved it just as much as I so definitely a film for any age. If you are going to buy any film this year you should make it this one. I can't believe I missed this gem when it was showing at the cinema!
MOVING AND SCARY AT TIMES May 24, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The background music is wonderful and provides the ambience for this very moving film of love and revenge. Edward Norton and Naiomie Watts are perfect in this film. The chemistry is there!! Shows what can happen when someone is so in love they are entrapped by feelings (very dangerous). I would recommend this film to anyone who is a hopeless romantic..
Classically wonderful! May 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very moving and touching. I couldn't see my boyfriend watching this film but for anyone who appreciates a heartbreaking story then i recommend The Painted veil.
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