The Bottom Line
Based on the critically acclaimed novel by Graham Greene, "The Quiet American" is a classic tale of love and war set in 1950s Vietnam. Beautifully filmed and skillfully acted, this DVD is a must have.
Pros
- Michael Caine gives an Oscar-worthy performance
- Superb cast and a timely story
- Entertaining and educational bonus features
Cons
- None worth noting
Description
- "Anatomy of a Scene:" Sundance Channel featurette showcasing the car bomb scene;
- Short Featurette: Learn how the movie was filmed and get a glimpse behind the scenes;
- Feature commentary by director Phillip Noyce, Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, and Tza Ma;
- Book Reviews: Original reviews of the Graham Greene novel written when the book was first released;
- Vietnam Timeline: Learn the history of Vietnam through this written timeline.
Guide Review - "The Quiet American" DVD Review
Michael Caine plays Thomas Fowler, a British journalist who becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of intrigue as he and American Alden Pyle fall in love with the same Vietnamese woman, Phuong (Do Thi Hai Yen). After his newspaper summons him home, Fowler refuses to leave Vietnam and Phuong, and instead begins a dangerous cat and mouse game with Pyle, a man who is much more than he appears.
One of the most emotionally moving films of 2002, "The Quiet American" is a stunning tale of love, betrayal and hardship set amidst the strife in Vietnam in the early 1950s. Released with little fanfare due to the subject matter and America's sensitivity to war, catch "The Quiet American" on DVD and you'll discover a buried treasure.
