Lantana (US)
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Love is the greatest mystery
Certificate: R
Running Time: 120 mins
Retail Price: $24.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
A woman disappears. Police detective Leon Zat (Anthony LaPaglia), consumed with guilt about cheating on his wife, becomes embroiled in the missing persons investigation. Four couples are drawn into the tangled web of love, deceit, sex and death. Their secrets and lies crisscross Leon`s investigation and illuminate the personal crisis he must resolve. Everyone has something to hide… not all of them will survive.
Special Features:
Behind-The-Scenes Footage
Trailer
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitle Tracks:
English
Spanish
CC: English
Directed By:
Ray Lawrence
Written By:
Andrew Bovell
Starring:
Russell Dykstra
Vince Colosimo
Rachael Blake
Kerry Armstrong
Barbara Hershey
Geoffrey Rush
Anthony LaPaglia
Casting By:
Susie Maizels
Soundtrack By:
Paul Kelly
Director of Photography:
Mandy Walker
Editor:
Karl Sodersten
Costume Designer:
Margot Wilson
Production Designer:
Kim Buddee
Producer:
Catherine Jarman
Jan Chapman
Executive Producer:
Rainer Mockert
Mikael Borglund
Distributor:
Trimark Pictures
Your Opinions and Comments
The movie`s first hour is almost unwatchable (while staying awake, that is). There`s a lot of character development and background about each and every character, but that rather delays the (decent) plot, which only kicks in during the movie`s second hour.
The video transfer is very average. Compression signs can be spotted very frequently, and some scenes look a bit grainy. Most of the movie seems a bit washed out with desaturated colors and blurry scenes.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is flat. There`s almost no usage of the surrounds, which is acceptable for this kind of a drama.
The menus are animated with sound.
The extras include a 25 minute behind the scenes featurette.
Bottom line - if you can manage with the very slow pace through the first hour, this Australian movie will reward you with a pleasant second hour.