The Bottom Line
"Amelie" star Audrey Tautou teams up with Chiwetel Ejiofor for this thriller, directed by Stephen Frears. Suspenseful, provocative, and entertaining, "Dirty Pretty Things" didn't find much of an audience (outside of film critics) during its very limited theatrical release. Now on DVD, this is one indie that's definitely worth checking out - even for fans of strictly mainstream movies.
Pros
- Interesting and original
- Great performances by Audrey Tautou and Chiwetel Ejiofor
Cons
- None worth noting
Description
- Feature commentary by director Stephen Frears
- Behind-the-Scenes featurette
- French language track
- DVD Release Date: March 23, 2004
Guide Review - "Dirty Pretty Things" DVD Review
Two immigrants - Audrey Tautou as Senay and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Okwe - struggle to survive by keeping a low-profile as part of London's working class. Working at a hotel full of criminal activity, they both discover there's a high price to be paid for staying one step ahead of the authorities.
Nominated for an Oscar, "Dirty Pretty Things" won four British Independent Film awards as well as numerous award nominations from film critics societies and film festivals. One of those movies that critics love but audiences never see, "Dirty Pretty Things" is compelling entertainment that'll hopefully find an audience on DVD.
