 | |
List Price: $9.98 | | Label: 20th Century Fox
Salesrank: 4997
Released: January 11, 2005 |
| Our Price: $5.29 |
| Used Price: $4.76 |
|
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD |
|
Editorial Review:
In this romantic espionage thriller set against the backdrop of World War II, a secretary from Queens is transformed into a government spy. After discovering her attorney boss and lover is actually a secret agent, she convinces him to let her go undercover. With the help of a fellow operative she penetrates the Berlin home of a high-ranking enemy official, and works swiftly to accomplish her mission.
Description of Shining Through:
Uncomfortably close to Ben Hecht and Alfred Hitchcock's film Notorious, this World War II drama (based on a novel by Susan Isaacs) concerns a love affair between a spy (Michael Douglas) and a secretary (Melanie Griffith) that goes south when duty turns him cold and pushes her into dangerous, behind-the-lines intelligence work. Liam Neeson plays the gentleman Nazi unwittingly providing Griffith with cover as domestic help. The best parts of the film are the twists and turns in the romance (Douglas is very good at playing a character who can turn off all feeling at will) at the beginning, while the German scenes are less compelling despite such high stakes for the heroine. The climax--taking us back to Notorious whether it wants to or not--is quite gripping, largely due to Douglas's performance. --Tom Keogh
Shining Through Reviews:
Shining Through 
2009-11-05 - This is our favorite movie of all time. it takes place 38,39,&40 aera. It was at a time in our life that the music, the seanes and the story seemed very real. the world was upside down then , but this movie brought it together. The war, the romance, the music, and the story. The best ever. If you lived and loved at that time, you have got to see this movie.
Shining Through
2009-09-18 - One of my all time favorites. I love the drama along with the history and romance. Awesome movie.
AT LONG LAST - FOUND GREAT WWII MOVIE
2009-08-14 - I SAW THIS MOVIE YEARS AGO IN THE WEE HOURS ON HBO. THEY NEVER SHOWS IT IN PRIME TIME AND IT NEVER APPEAR AT MY LOCAL MOVIE RENTALS. I HAD BEGUN TO THINK I HAD "DREAMED" THE MOVIE. I HAVE BEEN ON THE LOOK OUT FOR IT FOR A LONG TIME. BEING NEW TO AMAZON, WHEN I SAW MOVIES I KNEW I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO SEE IF THERE WAS A "SHINING THROUGH" MOVIE. THERE WAS AND WAS I HAPPY. I DO BELIEVE THAT PRICE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE BUT I FOUND A NEW COPY AND THE GREATEST PRICE. BEING A WWII "NUT" AND HAVING A LIBRARY OF WWII MOVIE, THIS FITS RIGHT IN. I,ALSO ,CHOSE THE ONE SHIPPED FROM NC AND GOT IT RIGHT AWAY.
Shining Through
2009-07-01 - A gripping story told through the memories of the woman who lived through it. A secretary turned spy, and sent into Nazi Germany, with danger and suspense finding her at every turn. Spectacular and believable performances delivered by Michael Douglas and Melannie Griffith make this an edge of your seat adventure.
Shining Through - Great Movie
2009-05-19 - Loved the movie! It wasn't true to the novel but that didn't matter; both were excellent.
