Release Date: 12/31/1969 Original Release: 2003 Format: DVD Rating:R (MPAA) Rating Reason: language and war-related violence UPC: 032429059116 Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Dramas, Adventure, Disaster, Romance, War, Love Story, Epic, Doctors, Poverty, Africa, Theatrical Release, Love Affairs
Description
Director Martin Campbell (GOLDENEYE) balances a romantic tale, serious political commentary, and beautifully shot scenery from exotic locations in BEYOND BORDERS. Oscar winner Angelina Jolie gives a moving performance inspired by her real-life U.N. work, and has the perfect romantic foil in Clive Owen. Ostensibly a tale of romance triumphing against the odds, this is in fact a multifaceted story that deals with its various topics in a visually arresting style.
BEYOND BORDERS follows the problematic blossoming romance between busy American socialite Sarah Jordan (Jolie), and rogue doctor Nick Callahan (Owen). The two initially meet in 1984 at a charity event in London. Sarah is still flushed with excitement from her recent marriage, but is nevertheless enchanted by Nick's impassioned speech on behalf of starving children in Ethiopia. Sarah decides to help the cause in Africa, meeting Nick there and sparking a romantic connection which is cut short because of family and work commitments. Four years later, Sarah finds herself alone after a torrid divorce. Her work for the United Nations now consumes her thoughts, and when the chance to travel to war-torn Cambodia--and reunite with Nick--arises, it proves too good to turn down. The two immediately hit it off, but Nick's commitment to his work once again causes them to separate. Five more years pass, and when Sarah receives a call that Nick has been captured and made a prisoner of war in Chechnya, she realizes she has one more chance to rescue her man, and to rekindle the passion.
DVD Features
Audio: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital 5.1, Stereo Surround - English Dubbed - French Subtitles - English Additional Release Material: Featurette: 1. Behind the Lines 2. Behind the Lines 3. The Writing of Beyond Borders 4. Angelina Audio Commentary: 1. Commentary by Director Martin Campbell and Producer Lloyd Phillips
