The Bottom Line
The film's a little slow to take off, but there's a nice pay-off if you stick with it.
- Terrific cast
- An engaging story
- Decent collection of bonus features
- The commentary track is very, very slow going
Description
- Two deleted scenes and one extended scene (with optional commentary)
- 'From Stage to Screen' - Making of featurette with cast interviews
- Feature commentary by director John Madden
- DVD Release Date: February 14, 2006
Guide Review - "Proof" DVD Review
Shortly before the funeral, one of her father's most dedicated students, Hal (Jake Gyllenhaal), comes over to search through the hundreds of notebooks Robert left behind in hopes of discovering something worth publishing on her father's behalf. Hal and Catherine quickly develop a close bond which is just as abruptly shattered when Catherine reveals a secret Hal refuses to believe. Meanwhile Catherine's hyper-organized, list-making sister (Hope Davis) arrives from New York to convince Catherine it's time she faces reality and gets some help.
The Bonus Features
The 'From Stage to Screen' featurette walks audiences through the process of developing the Pulitzer Prize-winning play into a feature film. Better than the average Making Of segments, the 'From Stage to Screen' features interviews and insight from the cast and director John Madden. Check it out and bypass the commentary track - unless you need a cure for insomnia.
