Review of Unfaithful (1931) by Sarah S — 02 Dec 2008

"Unfaithful" is another one of my many, many favorite movies. Apparently most of you don't agree with me seeing as how it didn't get the best reviews, but I loved it. The story line revolves around Connie Summer played by Diane Lane, who is seemingly happily married suburban housewife with a small son living the typical American dream.

Her husband Edward Summer played by Richard Gere is a middle-aged, boring, businessman. One day while on a street in Soho, Connie literally bumps into a stranger on the street. The stranger is Paul Martel, a sexy, foreign boy-toy played by Olivier Martinez.

Paul's books go flying, Connie losses everything she had in her arms, and the two scramble to get everything before the windstorm blows it all away. During the incident, Connie is slightly injured, since they are conveniently in front of Paul?s apartment, he invites her upstairs so that she can clean up her wounds.

There begins Paul's romancing of the bored with her marriage Connie. The run-in on the street leads to so much more than she ever expected. It will pull Connie into an affair, which will become her obsession and cause all sorts of trouble for her and her family.

Paul has got to be one of the hottest men that Connie has ever laid eyes on, and now has gotten into her pants and her head. She feels the need for a daily escape from her boring life, and finds that with him.

Despite being in her mid thirties, Connie still has a super hot body and Paul knows just how to bring out the freak in her. She soon becomes almost addicted to him. She likes it hot and heavy, and apparently her husband doesn't do it for her anymore.

Edward soon learns of his wife's infidelity and is in complete shock. He blames his wife for ruining their marriage and possible their family life. He finds out where Paul lives, goes to his house with the intent on getting all the sleazy details, but while there, sees a snow globe that was a gift from him to his wife, and loses it.

He slams Paul over the head with the globe in a fit of rage, killing him instantly, then realizes exactly what he's done and freaks out. Once this occurs, he dumps the body, and tries to cover up the murder.

Now that murder has entered the plot, the movie focuses on the battle of trying to steer clear of police and detectives. The police are unable to link the couple to the murder even though they have linked Connie to Paul, and know that something just isn't right.

This film is, in my opinion, an excellent watch. Diane Lane is superb in playing the sex addicted character. She is in one word HOT, and as an added bonus, is not shy in front of the camera. She has a smoldering sensuality about her that is hard to find these days.

Richard Gere's performance was a bit out of this realm, but he pulled it off. I definitely advised renting this, if not buying it as soon as possible!