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Sometimes a little film comes along that grabs your emotions and won’t let go. Such is the case for “Cheri,” a period film with some of the best period actors around.
It takes place in the decadent world of Paris at the dawn of the 20th century. Michelle Pfeiffer plays Lea, a legendary courtesan who agrees to undertake the romantic education of Chéri (Rupert Friend), the 19-year-old son of a former rival (Kathy Bates).
Lea is 30 years older than Chéri and the former lover of some of France’s wealthiest and most powerful men. The last thing she expects is to fall in love with her student. The romance consumes them both and plunges them into struggles over sex, money, age and status.
It’s a lovely film (though darker than the trailer lets on), with heartfelt performances by Pfeiffer and Friend. Directed by Stephen Frears, it’s rated R for some sexual content and brief drug use. The DVD hits store and cyber shelves on Oct. 20, 2009. Bonus features including deleted scenes and a making-of featurette.
THE GIVEAWAY: I have five (5) DVDs of “Cheri” to give away.
HOW TO ENTER: To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. Be sure to include a valid email address. Winners will be drawn randomly. I’ll email the winners for their snail-mail address after the contest ends. Good luck!
Check out premiere pics here, and the trailer below…
Image: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Congratulations to the winners! I’ve emailed you for your mailing address and will get these in the mail to you as soon as I hear back.
Thanks to everyone for entering the contest. Stay tuned for more great contests from Film Gecko.
I enjoy movies and books set in this time period.
I’ve never seen it before and would like to :)
I love any movie with Michelle Pfeiffer,and sounds like a fun one.
I’m a huge Michelle Pfeiffer fan and would love to see this movie.
This looks like a great movie, thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway!
This looks great
This sounds like a great movie. Hope I win.
Michelle Pfeiffer is always great. Rupert Friend is a really good up-and-coming actor. This should be good.
Sounds great! Thanks :)
I Havent Seen This Movie So I Would Love To Win It On DVD
Love a great cougar movie!!!! Thanks for the chance!
sherri419 at gmail dot com
I am not familiar with this film, but would like to be!
I love Michelle but had no idea she was in this movie. lol. I would love to win it though. Thank you!
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
I am a fan,she was great in Dangerous Minds
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
I wanted to see this ever since it came out, but it never played in my city!
Love Michelle Pfeiffer.
sounds great thanks