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This is the common type of Michael Douglas type of movies with one exception, he rarely plays the role of a victim! Of course the movie is intriguing, you can see for the first time Demi Moore acts as a smooth criminal! But for those who enjoy reading books, I advise them to read the book instead of watching it! Here is why:
1. The suspense in this movie is not as powerful as it should be. Usually Michael's movies are more powerful, violent and compelling. But the book creates all the dimensions you need to live the thrill and suspense of the story.
2. In the movie, Michael never losses his temper! Come on his reputation, career, money and family are all in jeopardy but he manages not to lose his temper!!! Normally he should lose his mind!
Other than that, the movie is brilliant and is still worth seeing! Both actors did a great job but maybe the screen writer or the director is to blame for the weak points!
Rating:  -
I enjoyed this faithful adaptation of the Michael Crichton book, and it was nearly better than the book. Michael Douglas plays computer exec Tom Sanders, the leader of the Digicom's Advanced Products Group, who expects to be promoted to Vice President. But Sanders' ex-lover, Meredith Johnson, gets promoted instead. She sexually harasses him on the first day as boss, and Sanders wants to take action. He wants to sue the company. Demi Moore plays Johnson. She does well at the role, although she is not who I thought of when I read the book. Donald Sutherland is Garvin, the CEO who supports Meredith fully. The acting is excellent, and I thought that it was a good adaptation, better than most I have seen. Why is it good? It stays very faithful to the book, and cuts out a couple of subplots from the book that I was not depressed to see go, such as Sanders' old mentor. It also removed some details I thought should have stayed in, but this happens in nearly every adaptation. If you liked the book you will like the movie too.
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The clawing of women into positions of corporate power was supposed to bring a new era of "humanity" and softness into the business scene. This film demonstrates what a false promise that was, on the assumption anyone believed it. The struggle to gain positions at the narrow end of the corporate pyramid grows more intense the higher the role. And Vice Presidents are pretty near the top. Demi Moore usurps Michael Douglas for one of these niches, but her victory tastes bitter-sweet since they were once intense lovers. Now he's contentedly married, a parent, and well settled in his mid-level position.
Once that scenario is established, the film takes some bizarre twists. One her first day in the new role, Moore decides to seduce Douglas. While the idea of reversing sexual harassment roles is intruiging, here it seems more than a little contrived. It's far too sudden; we could have done with a little build-up. Especially given the duration of the seduction in the film. Nor is there any real motivation given for Moore's action. Is it revenge for leaving her [we don't know that happened]? Jealousy for Douglas' wife? Whatever the cause, it's implausible that a climbing corporate woman would put so much at risk through such a blatant act.
Once the failed encounter is past, we're subjected to the sordid "disclosure" of the event and its ramifications on other lives through the remainder of the film. Harassment hearings are never charming affairs, with contestents and their advocates striving to make each other look bad and succeeding long before any resolution is achieved. Although nobody in this film shines in performance, Roma Maffia almost walks with it as Douglas' lawyer. Even Donald Sutherland's role, which could also have been enhanced, is made too superficial to give him breathing room. It's inspiring to see this issue raised, it needs more exposure. Unfortunately, this isn't the film to make it happen.
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Disclosure is a typical movie that is based on a book. I don't know how many times I have said to myself "well it was okay, but the book was better." Well that is exactly what I said about Disclosure. In the book Michael Crichton did a good job of making you feel sympathy for Tom Sanders and hatred for Meredith Johnson but the movie doesn't. I just feel that Tom is foolish and gets what he deserves. Also the way they do the harassment scene in the movie is horrible. It looks to me that Tom is enjoying himself too much and not resisting very much. The virtual reality parts are not as interesting and thought provoking as in the book. They seem to be a last minute thing that they had to add in or else. The acting was good and that's why it gets 3 stars. But overall the directing and the book to screen transformation is weak but if you want mild suspense, and mild is almost and overstatement, then watch Disclosure. But don't expect Oscar worthy material. 3 Stars
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...and I liked the book a lot. Crichton is my favorite popular novelist. This story does not have BLOCK-BUSTER written all over it, so I think Crichton was brave to write this (you can hear his editors saying, "You're writing a book about WHAT?! We want more DINOSAURS!!). And Barry Levinson did a wonderful job directing it. The only weak point is Demi Moore's performance in the scene in the corporate auditorium. She looks really awkward, and seems to be having a little stage-fright as an actress. But the rest of the film is very good.
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