Sliding Doors

What a shame. A perfect small film in every way but one. An engaging premise, gently witty script, well filmed and very well played. The one fly in the ointment is a truly irritating performance by Gwyneth Paltrow. Paltrow has only over played one character, and she sticks to type and does it again here. The usual traits are all here in spades: the "Gosh, I'm thin and pretty" head tilt; the inability to decide if she's an icy goddess being vulnerable or a dumb victim being brave; and of course the erratic accent. Sorry, non-UK viewers, but Gwyneth's voice talents are only suitable for period pieces where everyone speaks in artificial Fakespearean or Austinese anyway. Even in the most vulnerable scenes, chilly Gwyneth retains tight control over herself and never convinces. Her workmanlike acting is more suitable to stage than screen. Such a shame that a mediocre talent can land plum roles apparently just through showcasing her skeleton.

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Sliding Doors tells two stories. In the first story Gwyneth Paltrow makes it to the train on time and we see what happens. In the second story she misses that same train and we see what happens. The man she is living with is cheating on her and in the first story she discovers that, in the second she doesn't. Gwyneth Paltrow is a lovely actress which she can prove here again in two different roles. The story is okay. It has some stupid turns in it, but for this kind of movie it doesn't really matter. John Hannah is a nice actor as we could see in 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'. He has some funny lines. The film is nice to watch. Don't expect a great thing, but you don't waste your time seeing this one.

I categorize movies. "Thinking" movies and "non-thinking" movies. "Sliding Doors" is definitely a thinking movie, so don't rent it if you're only in the mood for a movie that requires you to sit back, relax, and watch the story-less action. This movie can be very confusing at first if you're not prepared for the storyline, but don't worry, it gets easier once one of the Helen's cuts her hair. This movie was very refreshing. The acting is good, the script is well written, the editing fits the storyline.... you just have to pay attention!

I'm French and I'm not very good in English, that's the reason why I will not be able to make a long comment,even if I'd love! I just want to say that after having seeing the film, I feel only a strange love, I wanted to talk to every one on the metro to, why not, find my own James!I wanted to talk about those two hours of pleasure with everybody, I wanted to see it again and again just to keep my happiness still a long time... John Hannah is such excellent, and his part so sweet and kind makes me feel totally...in adoration for the big John!! And Gwyneth Palthrow, who doesn't change, keep her talent and her beauty then shine during all the film...how can she be so perfect?!!!?! Well, it was only what I wanted to do: talk about a movie excellent, original, surprising and both funny and sad......and excuse me for the mistakes!! P.S:I find a English teacher for lessons by Internet in order to write comments better then that one...Please contact me....!!!!!;0);0)

Thank all that's holy Gwyneth Paltrow has given up acting (she has hasn't she, please say she has) Totally spoiled an average film with her dreadful acting. I'm just annoyed now, she's tainted the whole movie with her terribly terribly over posh impression of the queen. Silly film! The 4 stars are for John Hannah.

Most romantic movies are just so much schlock.....this is a happy and sad movie you can sink your teeth into. It appeals to one's best nature...rooting for the underdog, for the one who has been done wrong and knows it (and, in this case, also for the one who doesn't know she's been done wrong). A wonderful "chick flick", as they say...but I'm a guy, and I love it. A perfect first date movie!

The cast is first rate and the London locations and cueing music are used well in this inventive and offbeat romantic comedy. Gwynneth Paltrow is in top form in the lead as an advertising executive who has just been terminated, little suspecting that the most important part of her day lies just ahead. Her entire future will be determined in the half-second difference between making and missing the next underground train. But we have no way of knowing which scenario is meant to be, or for that matter, which scenario will lead to a better life for her. And, a movie whose entire raison-d'etre hinges on a gimmick manages to keep us caring about the characters and unwinding the stories in interesting fashion without ever seeming gimmicky. I really enjoyed this film, and have now seen it three times.

I loved this movie so much that I saw it SEVEN times in the theatre. Gwyneth Paltrow is, as always, brilliant as Helen, the principal role. She proves yet again that she is one of Hollywood's brightest stars. The storyline is fresh and innovative and works exceedlingly well. The acting, the script, everything is incredibly well done. I don't have a single criticism. My vote: 10/10!

I wish that I´d have more time and money to see more movies. I read about this movie in the paper when I was far from any theatre and I instantly felt that I had to see it. My first reaction to the description of the movie was that I felt relieved but then I started to think about which of the versions were the best. After seeing the movie I know which one is the best but my heart broke. I´m old enough to have passed a teenagers admiration of a male actor but John Hannah.......I simply love him. I just hope he is as nice person as he seems. In the beginning of the movie I felt a bit sorry for Helens ex-boyfriend but in the end I despited him and almost hated him-excellent acting! Well-I´ve seen it twice and someday I´ll buy it!