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"sex, lies and videotape (Widescreen/Full Screen)"

James Spader , Andie MacDowell , Steven Soderbergh    DVD
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Winner of the Palm d'Or and Best Actor awards at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival, sex, lies, and videotape transformed the independent film industry and turned writer-director Steven Soderbergh into the envy of aspiring filmmakers everywhere. Sly, seductive, and coolly intelligent, the movie explores the sexual shenanigans and personal preoccupations of its four central characters, revolving around a selfish lawyer (Peter Gallagher) who responds to his wife by having an affair with her free-spirited sister (Laura San Giacomo). But when the lawyer's college roommate (James Spader) arrives for an unexpectedly extended visit, the neglected wife (Andie MacDowell) is surprisingly responsive to his seductive hobby of videotaping women as they describe their sexual fantasies. It's his way of compensating for impotence, but the curious wife considers this a sexual challenge, and Soderbergh turns sex, lies, and videotape into a fascinating chamber piece that puts a decidedly different spin on the consequences of infidelity. Balanced on a risky and finely tuned performance by Spader, the film delivers frisky passion and emotional intrigue, and yet much of its allure is found in the exchange of secrets and the hidden mysteries of sexual desire. --Jeff Shannon

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5.0 out of 5 stars sex, lies, and videotape on DVD Aug 9 2000
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"sex,lies, and videotape" is a well-crafted little gem about adultery, sexual perversion, and the value of honesty with oneself. This film tells the story of Graham (James Spader), a minimalist anti-yuppi, who goes back to his home town and stays with his long lost college buddy John (Peter Gallagher) who has become a lawyer and Ann (Ande MacDowell) his eccentric but conservative wife. John is a bit repelled by Graham's free-spirited honesty and liberalism, but it is intruiging to Ann... until Graham reveals to her that he is more-or-less impotent, and tapes women talking about sex to get off. John is having an affair with Ann's sister Cynthia (Laura San Giamoco) a sexually aggresive bartender, who is informed of Graham's indulgent practice and takes part in a "taping", which puts all four characters in a landslide of events. Ingeneously crafted by first-time director Steven Soderberg, this film was the sleeper hit of 1989, and probably the year's best film too. The performances are superb all around, and are backed by an excellent script. Though not a highly technical film, this film has some neat camera tricks to offer.

The DVD of "sex, lies, and video" has only one extra feature worth metioning besides the theatrical trailer. That is the feature length commentary by the film's director Steven Soderberg, who is interviewed during the film by Niel LaBute, the director of "In the Company of Men". Better than most commentaries, the director discusses the preproduction of the film and his experience with the actors, rather than the technical aspects.

This DVD is a great addition to anyone's video library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a rare victory for honesty between men and women Aug 20 2003
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Graham's integrity creates an opening for the most touching, simple honesty. Two sisters clearly are astonished to discover a man to whome they could relate on this level. All of the fake male and female role stuff that we were forced into starting in highschool melts away and the emotional realness that emerges moves the plot forward. I wish this kind of thing would happen outside films.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Nude; Yet Something Lewd April 28 2003
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I saw this movie yesterday with lot of anticipation, for it is the first venture for Steven Soderbergh. His Traffic was a wonderful movie that captured the essence of drug dealing from the views of diverse people, from mongers to parents. And of course Erin Brockovich was outstanding too. But this is a very different plot, which revolves around four people and the lack of communication between them, their lives, their lies and a voyeur's videotapes.

<Spoilers herein>

Ann is pent-up sexually and her husband John has an affair with her sister, of course without ann's knowledge. In the meantime, Graham, a college friend of John comes into the lives of the three and changes it rather dramatically. Everyone lies about their interpersonal lives and Graham happens to drive the two women out to reveal their secrets and change their lives with the women agreeing to talk about sexual relations. He videotapes them. Admitting that he is an impotent in the presence of a girl, Graham gets excited by watching the videos of women talking and doing whatever they want to do.

Alhough the characters are not necessarily the best choices, in my opinion (I am not a great fan of Andie MacDowell by the way), they blend into their assigned roles pretty well. Its indeed amazing that the movie could be achieved without any nudity. Awkward and repelling, nevertheless well-made with the Soderbergh's touch.

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3.0 out of 5 stars This was definitely something different...
Although this film is low budget and somewhat outdated, it is still intriguing and captures the attention of the viewer. Read more
Published on July 1 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst films I have ever seen
Along with LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, A BEAUTIFUL MIND, DOGMA, FREE ENTERPRISE, and 20 DATES, this is easily one of the worst films I have ever seen. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Eroticism is in the conversation, rather than the act itself
This 1989 film, written and directed by Steven Soderberg, was certainly the beginning of an important career for him. Read more
Published on April 6 2003 by Linda Linguvic
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most erotic films of all time--and without nudity
Without showing any flesh, Steven Soderbergh has managed to make an erotic classic of the sexiest kind. Read more
Published on April 1 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars interesting movie
When I saw this the first time, I had really liked it. So I purchased it. Seeing it the second time I was not that impressed.
Published on Sep 29 2002 by Volkan Dincer
5.0 out of 5 stars Finished by the graceful touch of God
I won't talk much about the synopsis, you can find it anywhere. I see SLV as an exceptionally intimate exploration of human sexuality, honesty and morality. Read more
Published on Aug 29 2002 by MUSTAFA FIKRET OTTEKIN
2.0 out of 5 stars What a stupid sex riot!
This is a stupid movie, including that "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" reminds me about that movie called Unfaithful, I give this movie ** (2 out of 5).
Published on Jun 26 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars "HOT"vs"FRIGID", An On-Screen Tag Team.
This quietly riveting, intellectually stimulating masterpiece of erotic drama put the now famous director Steven Soderbergh on the Hollywood map. Read more
Published on April 11 2002 by Hillary
4.0 out of 5 stars Appealing Indie
"sex, lies and videotape" is an intriguing indie that comes from Academy Award-winning writer and director Steven Soderbergh, the man responsible for two of the Y2K's most... Read more
Published on Dec 19 2001 by S. Schell
5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating
some of the most mesmerizing dialogue in movie history-also see teewillers review near this one-what a marvelous writer and review this is-you ought to do this for a living-the... Read more
Published on Nov 26 2001 by steve lord
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