Sliding Doors


An unusual romantic comedy, which examines the question, ''what if?...'' What if you miss the train, what possible effect could that have on your whole life's direction? Our heroine does indeed miss the train, and her life follows one course. However, the film also gives us the other version, where she catches the train, leading to a whole different series of events. The two story lines play out intertwined with each other, and no, it is not confusing, but certainly crowd-pleasing.

99 minutes.
No persons under 16 (Sex, Language) .
Romance, Comedy

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

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Credits

Cast
Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jean Tripplehorn
Director
Peter Howitt
ScreenplayPeter Howitt
MusicDavid Hirschfelder
Sound formatsDolby SR
Made in1998
Produced byIntermedia Films, Mirage Enterprises, Miramax Films, Paramount Pictures





Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus
Derek Wilson		5
The Cape Times
Karen Rutter		5
The Star
Janine Walker		12
Die Burger
Roline Norval		10
Sunday Times
William Pretorius		10
Rapport
Barrie Hough		18
TV3 Screenplay
Barry Ronge		14
Box Office
Christine James		13
Rough Cut
Jennifer Nowitzky		18
Empire
Angie Errigo		10
Film Review
Neil Corry		20

What the People say

Internet
698 Netizens		15

Average .. 63%

13

Visitor Ratings

Scale (Max)20
Bruce Humphrey 17
Barry Myburgh 12
Isma Manitsa 16
Aruana Zeelie 14

Average .. 74%

15

Visitor Comments

Bruce Humphrey: A very good movie for drama/romance lovers. Shows you how people often two-time their lovers. The interwoven dual story is well done too. Of course I am biased - being a great fan of Gwyneth Paltrow but her supporting actors (John Hannah, John Lynch and Jean Tripplehorn) do a superb job too!

Barry Myburgh: The basic story of ''adultery'' turned into good entertainment by intertwining two stories into one. The way in which the two stories blend into one at the end could have been done more cleverly, though.

Isma Manitsa: I was confused as to whether it means that she'll die young even after she met and got together with the other guy???

Aruana Zeelie: I loved the concept of this movie: What if? A lot of people have said that they very confused, but I thought it was very clear and concise. Loved Johh Hannah (Four Weddings and a Funeral) in this movie. I've always found Gwyneth Paltrow's acting a bit ''iffy'', but after seeing her in ''Hard Eight'' I'm a Paltrow convert. I thought ''Hush'' was silly, but am looking forward to ''Shakespeare in Love''. Overall: a great viewing and interesting concept.






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