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2003 Certificate 15
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Director Martin Campbell (GOLDENEYE) balances a romantic tale, serious political commentary, and beautifully shot scenery from exotic locations in BEYOND BORDERS. Oscar winner Angelina Jolie gives a moving performance inspired by her real-life U.N. work, and has the perfect romantic foil in Clive Owen. Ostensibly a tale of .. Read more

Starring Angelina Jolie, Clive Owen, Linus Roache, Teri Polo
Director Martin Campbell
Genres Drama

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Beyond Borders

Director Martin Campbell (GOLDENEYE) balances a romantic tale, serious political commentary, and beautifully shot scenery from exotic locations in BEYOND BORDERS. Oscar winner Angelina Jolie gives a moving performance inspired by her real-life U.N. work, and has the perfect romantic foil in Clive Owen. Ostensibly a tale of romance triumphing against the odds, this is in fact a multifaceted story that deals with its various topics in a visually arresting style.
BEYOND BORDERS follows the problematic blossoming romance between busy American socialite Sarah Jordan (Jolie), and rogue doctor Nick Callahan (Owen). The two initially meet in 1984 at a charity event in London. Sarah is still flushed with excitement from her recent marriage, but is nevertheless enchanted by Nick's impassioned speech on behalf of starving children in Ethiopia. Sarah decides to help the cause in Africa, meeting Nick there and sparking a romantic connection which is cut short because of family and work commitments. Four years later, Sarah finds herself alone after a torrid divorce. Her work for the United Nations now consumes her thoughts, and when the chance to travel to war-torn Cambodia--and reunite with Nick--arises, it proves too good to turn down. The two immediately hit it off, but Nick's commitment to his work once again causes them to separate. Five more years pass, and when Sarah receives a call that Nick has been captured and made a prisoner of war in Chechnya, she realises she has one more chance to rescue her man, and to rekindle the passion.

Starring Angelina Jolie, Clive Owen, Linus Roache, Teri Polo
Director Martin Campbell
Studio PATHE DISTRIBUTION
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 1 min
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 16 Aug 2007
Production year: 2003
Format DVD
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  • 66 out of 69 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    First Class Storytelling

    This got a right hammering in the press, and I just can't see why. The story about aide workers and the conditions they work under makes the film well worth watching in its own right, then put in some superb acting and photography and you have a real winner. Jolie was superb as the rich American who gets hooked on helping starving people whilst Owen plays his role in the way he does best. Good support too and an almost intelligent script. Hire or buy this one and prove the box office returns wrong.

      • Laurie from East Grinstead, England
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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Very Good

    This movie is defintely worth watching. It's about refugees, poverty, aid workers and hope in africa and other parts. A very passionate movie. Shows us the other side of life that we often forget unless flashed upon our face.

      • AA from Surrey, England
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