Amy Robbins

Killing Me Softly -- Adapted from the novel by Nicci French, Chinese filmmaker Chen Kaige makes his English-language debut with this erotic thriller. An American Web designer Alice (Heather Graham) while living in Illinois falls for Adam (Joseph Fiennes) a ruggedly handsome mountain climber. Bored with her dreary love live, Alice takes advantage of a chance meeting with Adam at a stoplight. Sparks fly, and before too long the couple move in together and Adam proposes. Following the wedding their heated romance begins to take on hints of mild S & M and Alice realizes that she knows very little about her new spouse. The story takes on ominous undertones when she discovers that his previous fianc e died under mysterious circumstances. Alice continues her increasingly disturbing investigation when she uncovers allegations of rape and more missing lovers, bringing her to answers she may not be ready to accept.

Adapted from the novel by Nicci French, Chinese filmmaker Chen Kaige makes his English-language debut with this erotic thriller. An American Web designer Alice (Heather Graham) while living in Illinois falls for Adam (Joseph Fiennes) a ruggedly handsome mountain climber. Bored with her dreary love live, Alice takes advantage of a chance meeting with Adam at a stoplight. Sparks fly, and before too long the couple move in together and Adam proposes. Following the wedding their heated romance begins to take on hints of mild S & M and Alice realizes that she knows very little about her new spouse. The story takes on ominous undertones when she discovers that his previous fiancée died under mysterious circumstances. Alice continues her increasingly disturbing investigation when she uncovers allegations of rape and more missing lovers, bringing her to answers she may not be ready to accept.

Bobby Platt (Christian Bale) is a sweet, mentally disturbed 24-year-old who has spent his entire life at the mercy of an abusive stepfather (Daniel Benzali) who plots to steal the family fortune. Terrified by the threat of psychiatric commitment, Bobby runs away from home. He befriends a mysterious, nomadic stranger (John Hurt) whose life's work is to care for the little animals he finds by the side of the road. Their unlikely alliance and wondrous new adventure strengthens Bobby and his spirit is reborn. He realizes that the beauty of nature is also inside himself and vows to return to London to confront his stepfather. But Bobby quickly learns another, more frightening lesson - the treacherous world of money and greed is still the most evil force in nature.

Bobby Platt (Christian Bale) is a sweet, mentally disturbed 24-year-old who has spent his entire life at the mercy of an abusive stepfather (Daniel Benzali) who plots to steal the family fortune. Terrified by the threat of psychiatric commitment, Bobby runs away from home. He befriends a mysterious, nomadic stranger (John Hurt) whose life's work is to care for the little animals he finds by the side of the road. Their unlikely alliance and wondrous new adventure strengthens Bobby and his spirit is reborn. He realizes that the beauty of nature is also inside himself and vows to return to London to confront his stepfather. But Bobby quickly learns another, more frightening lesson - the treacherous world of money and greed is still the most evil force in nature.