Review of Sliding Doors (1998) by George S — 06 Feb 2008

Destiny just happens but "what if...".

This review of Sliding Doors (1998) was written by George S on 06 Feb 2008.

Sliding Doors has generally received mixed reviews.

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One of the dumbest, most boring stories I've ever forced myself to sit through. Just because Gwen's in it does NOT mean instant classic…

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By Alex V (837) on 06 Jun 2016

Charming. Shocking to find Gwyneth isn't insufferable here. One of my first forays into British culture…

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 13 Jun 2014

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Okay here we go .... I want to give this movie a bad review but there are so many saving grace in it that redeems the movie…

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By Leslie R (179) on 05 Jul 2014

It's only 3.5 stars really but Gwyneth Paltrow adds a .5 of a star on her own! It is Groundhog Day but had its own charms…

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By Mick Lasalle (3,303) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 19 Nov 2015

No doubt this seeming effortlessness was hard-won. Movies this smooth don't happen by accident…

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Intriguing premise for a relaxed evening watch…

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Nessuno si aspetta l'inquisizione spagnola…

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By Brian D (806) on 24 Dec 2013

Clever, fairly interesting. I love Gwyneth Paltrow and she is great in this. Not worth watching again. Somewhat contrived. Fairly unique…

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