IF YOU HAD THE OPPORTUNITY, WOULD YOU?

Constance Sumner (Diane Lane) begins a love affair with a young, French book dealer (Olivier Martinez), which only causes grief for them both, as well as Constance’s husband (Richard Gere). Another movie from director Adrian Lyne about sex with dangerous consequences; this time it’s a remake of La Femme Infidèle (1969), a Claude Chabrol thriller. The actors are good. Lane gives a complex, human performance – sexy, vulnerable, sometimes difficult to like. Her character is doomed and so is everyone else, we learn. We understand early on where it’s headed, but this is a dark and elegant film with a haunting story and attractive locations. 

2002-U.S. 123 min. Color. Directed by Adrian Lyne. Screenplay: Alvin Sargent, William Broyles, Jr. Cast: Richard Gere (Edward Sumner), Diane Lane (Constance Sumner), Olivier Martinez (Paul Martel), Erik Per Sullivan, Dominic Chianese, Kate Burton.

Trivia: Robert Redford was reportedly considered for the part of Edward.

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