Drama DVD's
Boiler
Room (2000)
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Good Will Hunting
(1997) Starring: Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck Director: Gus Van Sant Synopsis: Heartwarming drama about blue-collar genius trying to overcome his troubled past. Character study fans should enjoy the moving performances, stylish atmosphere, though cynical viewers might find the plot overly sentimental. Runtime: 126 minutes MPAA Rating: R Genres: Drama, Romance
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The Last Emperor
(1987) Starring: John Lone, Joan Chen Director: Bernardo Bertolucci Synopsis: Sweeping, visually stunning epic follows China's final emperor through China's tumultuous Twentieth Century. Fans of ornate historical dramas will be captivated, though the daunting length may test less patient viewers. Runtime: 218 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre: Drama
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Primary Colors
(1998) Starring: John Travolta, Emma Thompson Director: Mike Nichols Synopsis: Venal small-state governor runs for president in this thinly disguised satire of Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign. Sharply drawn characters, biting wit, impressive production values should satisfy political junkies and comedy buffs alike. Runtime: 123 minutes MPAA Rating: R Genres: Drama, Comedy
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Romeo + Juliet
(1996) Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes Director: Baz Luhrmann Synopsis: Over-the-top, relentlessly paced, MTV-style revisionist updating of Shakespeare's classic romantic tragedy. With its charismatic lead performances and frenetic pacing, this stylish film is a hit with teen audiences, romance buffs. Runtime: 120 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genres: Drama, Romance
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Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
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Thirteen Days
(2000) Starring: Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood Director: Roger Donaldson Synopsis: Nail-biting suspense/drama recreates the tense events inside the White House during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, arguably the closest the world has come to nuclear war. Runtime: 138 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genres: Drama, Suspense
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