Possession(US Version) DVD Region 1

Set in both contemporary and Victorian England, POSSESSION, directed by Neil LaBute, is based on the novel by A.S. Byatt. The tale begins with Roland Michell (Aaron Eckhart), a laid-back American studying the renowned Victorian poet Randolph Henry Ash (Jeremy Northam) on a fellowship. When Roland discovers what may be a love letter from Ash, a supposedly devoted husband, to the reclusive poet Christabel LaMotte (Jennifer Ehle), he recognizes that he's on to a big literary discovery. Enlisting the help of skeptical British academic Maud Bailey (Gwyneth Paltrow), Roland embarks on journey to discover more about the link between the two revered poets. As Roland and Maud track Ash and LaMotte's elusive romance across the British countryside, the two scholars begin a relationship of their own. Although this film presents a kinder, gentler LaBute--who is known for emotionally caustic movies such as IN THE COMPANY OF MEN and YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS--POSSESSION still focuses on the relationships between men and women with skillful attention. Paltrow reprises her convincing British accent from films such as SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE and SLIDING DOORS, while Northam and Ehle lend gravity to their Victorian characters. However, it's Eckhart, a longtime LaBute collaborator, who proves to be the film's heart and soul; his relaxed yet complex personality grounds both the movie and its two intertwined stories. As the two tales progress, the relationships between the characters wax and wane, leading to an ending with a surprising twist.

"...Hauntingly directed..." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 05/10/2002

"...POSSESSION turns out to be a treat for literate moviegoers....It's a teasingly intellectual detective story, a taut comedy on the egotism of academics and a surprisingly affecting romance..." - Stephen, Farber (Movieline Critic), Movieline's Hollywood Life, 07/01/2002

"...[LaBute] juggles the two storylines beautifully.....He's a distinctive artist whose vision just continues deepening..." - Glenn, Kenny (Premiere/Entertainment Weekly Critic), Premiere, 09/01/2002

"...An unusually smart and credible example of the genre..." - A. O., Scott (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 08/16/2002

"...Paltrow again proves her facility with an English accent....Ehle masterfully portrays the enigmatic LaMotte....Northam, who always strikes the right tone in period films, is dashing and earnest..." - Claudia, Puig (USA TODAY CRITIC), USA Today, 08/16/2002

"...Ehle, an actress of dazzling grace, and Northam, an actor born of Byronic romance, bring real fire to their roles..." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 09/05/2002

"...[Northam] brings an ardent spirit and considered tone to the role....The superb Ehle is the picture of 19th Century English beauty..." - Todd, McCarthy (Film Critic for Variety/ Directed VISIONS OF LIGHT (1992)), Variety, 08/12/2002

"...What LaBute has retained is his acute depiction of a complicated couple....[The writers] demonstrate a true love for the written word..." - Annlee, Ellingson (Box Office Critic), Box Office, 09/01/2002

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Artist Name(s):	Gwyneth Paltrow (Actor) | Barry Levinson (Actor) | Jennifer Ehle (Actor) | Jeremy Northam (Actor) | Patrick Doyle (Actor) | Maria Eckhart (Actor) | Callie Khouri | Bill Nighy | Lena Headey 桂莉芙白德露 (Actor) | 巴利李維遜 (Actor) | Jennifer Ehle (Actor) | Jeremy Northam (Actor) | Patrick Doyle (Actor) | Maria Eckhart (Actor) | Callie Khouri | 標尼菲 | Lena Headey Gwyneth Paltrow (Actor) | 巴利李维逊 (Actor) | Jennifer Ehle (Actor) | Jeremy Northam (Actor) | Patrick Doyle (Actor) | Maria Eckhart (Actor) | Callie Khouri | Bill Nighy | Lena Headey Ｇｗｙｎｅｔｈ Ｐａｌｔｒｏｗ (Actor) | バリー・レビンソン (Actor) | Ｊｅｎｎｉｆｅｒ Ｅｈｌｅ (Actor) | Ｊｅｒｅｍｙ Ｎｏｒｔｈａｍ (Actor) | Ｐａｔｒｉｃｋ Ｄｏｙｌｅ (Actor) | Maria Eckhart (Actor) | Ｃａｌｌｉｅ Ｋｈｏｕｒｉ | ビル・ナイ | Lena Headey Gwyneth Paltrow (Actor) | Barry Levinson (Actor) | Jennifer Ehle (Actor) | Jeremy Northam (Actor) | Patrick Doyle (Actor) | Maria Eckhart (Actor) | Callie Khouri | Bill Nighy | Lena Headey
Director:	Toby Stephens | Neil LaBute 杜比史提芬斯 | 尼爾拉畢特 杜比史提芬斯 | Neil LaBute トビー・スティーブンス | Ｎｅｉｌ Ｌａｂｕｔｅ Toby Stephens | Neil Labute
Producer:	Daniel Thierriault Daniel Thierriault Daniel Thierriault Daniel Thierriault Daniel Thierriault
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Release Date:	2003-02-11
UPC Code:	025192240324
Language:	English
Subtitles:	Spanish
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Aspect Ratio:	Letterboxed
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG-13 (MPAA)
Publisher:	Universal Studios Home Video
Package Weight:	100 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1005002203

Director: Neil LaBute, Barry Levinson

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Neil LaBute - Director
Trailers
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus