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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP DISTRIBUTION
EAN: 0602498842485
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: First Independent
Manufacturer: First Independent
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: First Independent
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 04, 2005
Running Time: 92 minutes
Sales Rank: 46401
Studio: First Independent
Theatrical Release Date: 2005-02
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Description:
An outrageous film about the lengths some men will go to for the companionship of an attractive woman, MAIL ORDER WIFE captures the story of a doorman from Queens, his mail order bride, and the one man they entrust along the way. The film stars Andrew Gurland (Cheats, Frat House) Eugenia Yuan (Memoirs of a Geisha; Charlotte Sometimes), and Adrian Martinez (The Interpreter).
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Rating:  - More fun than a barrel of pigs
Unlike most viewers, I have had some personal experience with this subject, so I knew right off the bat that it wasn't the real documentary it tries to sell itself as. I didn't order my wife from a catalog, and we lived together for several years in her country before moving to the US to get married, but I know for a fact it isn't nearly that easy to bring a fiancé over from Asia! The interviews, proof of real relationship, endless forms and background checks...it takes a lot of time and a lot of money, and isn't the casual thing portrayed here!
So after seriously suspending my disbelief at the unrealistic premise, I enjoyed "Mail Order Wife" much more than I was expecting to. In fact, everything about it was not what I was expecting. Even knowing the nature of the film, it manages to keep you on your toes, give you that uncomfortable feeling of not knowing if you are supposed to laugh or be outraged, and then hitting you with scenes so funny you have to stop the DVD because you are laughing so hard.
The first portion of the film plays it totally straight. A tubby and lonely doorman, Adrian, orders a wife, Lichi (brilliantly played by Eugenia Yuan, star of The Eye 2), from a catalog. The whole process is paid for by Andrew, a documentary film maker who gets a little too involved in the subjects. Adrian treats Lichi like a maid and a porn star, and she finally escapes and runs to the rescue of Andrew. Things seem to be going well, but Andrew is not the nice guy ... Read More
Rating: - she collects Pigs
Like the others here, we thought it was a documentary, until half-way thru - Norman and I looked at each other and asked "this isn't a documentary, is it? it's a 'movie,' right? like actors, a script.. you know...?"
There are funny moments, and sad. And, if it were true, which it is possible that this does go on, then sad for the girl of course. The price to pay to be able to come to the US.
But, she finds her voice and does stand up for herself. The pig collection scene is priceless. the "I want baby!" scene wild!
The main guy, Adrian, is a fat ugly pig, but, at first you think he might be an OK guy, but, soon find out, not so much. The second main guy, Andrew, not a lot better.
Lichi is wonderful. great acting.
This is an amusing, entertaining film.Very original. Not going to impact the world or be on my top 100 list, but, I liked it. So did my Norman. thanks, SS.
Rating:  - Shockingly Fantastic
When my mom asked if my friend and I wanted to watch this movie, we were rather taken aback... I mean, a film about a guy doing a documentary on a mail-order bride? I've read enough in the papers to be both appalled and curious... of course not all mail order brides are going to be put in terrible situations when they arrive, but there are plenty of stories about the women who are... I was curious and had to watch.
It was horribly appalling, my friend and I were shocked and horrified by much of the action... we found ourselves rooting for the poor girl even when it got to the point in the movie where it was obvious she wasn't totally the vulnerable victim anymore, that she'd become more adjusted to life in America and was starting to do things for herself. The depth of human depravity, our disgust for both the men in the movie - the first for his terrible treatment of his mail-order bride and the other for his confused attempts at heroism and then his demand for her eternal gratitude, we couldn't, didn't want to, believe this atrocity of human interaction... but we knew it was real.
Then, imagine!, our shock and surprise (and I know I'm not ruining this for anyone because other reviewers hve already revealed this)... it WASNT a documentary! The people were actors! As soon as the gag reel started, along with the credits, we were confused... and as it slowly dawned on us that we'd been had (my mom's laughter at our faces helped) we couldn't stop babbling about what a terrific ... Read More
Rating: - If you can get over the darkness, you should enjoy this film.
If you are thinking that Mail Order Wife is another one of those zany comedies, you would be wrong. Put it back on the shelf and rent something else.
If however you like movies that make you think, and that work with you on many levels, then you may enjoy this indie sleeper.
When you break it down, Mail Order Wife is the story of three lonely people. All losers in some way whether by life, circumstance or simply character.
Adrian, the sad sack New York doorman, orders a mail order bride with the help of Andrew, a documentary film maker. When Lichi arrives she is quickly exploited first by Adrian, then by Andrew. Lichi who at first is vulnerable, quickly becomes and exploiter as well, though she may be forgiven given her circumstances.
This is a film where everyone is using everyone else, yet all seem oblivious to the fact of what they are doing.
What I did like about the movie is that you are never quite sure where it is going, and as it moved toward the climax I had no clue how it would end.
It is the morning after, and I am still thinking about this film.
Although the characters are not necessarily likeable,and their motivations are definitely not pure, any film that makes you think is a winner in my book.
Cheers!
Rating: - One of our Favorite Movies!
We caught this movie on Starz last year and it quickly became one of our favorite movies. The twists and turns on here make it so captivating and easily watchable. At first I didn't even know it was a mockumentary, it was so convincing, but by the end of the movie I was beginning to suspect that it was probably a set up.
Although it does have some sex scenes which some viewers may find disturbing, and it does get a little slow - parts of which could be cut to make the run time a little less and it wouldn't affect the outcome, we really enjoyed this movie! As others have said, it really surprised me at how great of a movie it was. I'm hoping to order it soon!
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