The shape of things / Focus Features and StudioCanal present ; a Working Title production ; in association with Pretty Pictures ; producers, Neil LaBute, Gail Mutrux, Philip Steuer, Rachel Weisz ; written & directed by Neil LaBute.
Container of (work) : Shape of things (Motion picture) Container of (expression) : Shape of things (Motion picture). French
Notes:
Gretchen Mol, Paul Rudd, Rachel Weisz, Frederick Weller. Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2003. Wide screen (2.35:1). Special features include feature commentary with director Neil LaBute and Paul Rudd; "The shape of things": from stage to screen; welcome to Mercy College, theatrical trailer. Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions.
Contents:
Special features: Anamorphic widescreen -- Feature commentary with director Neil LaBute and Paul Rudd -- The Shape of Things from stage to screen: an introduction by Neil LaBute -- Welcome to Mercy College -- Theatrical trailer -- Language: English 5.1 surround ; English dts 5.1 surround ; French Dolby surround -- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French.
Summary:
Adam is a college student who works part-time as a security guard at the university's art museum. One evening, Adam spies student, Evelyn, preparing to deface a statue - she is offended that a fig leaf has been used to "censor" a statue of a nude male. Adam and Evelyn begin dating, and she begins remaking Adam into the sort of boyfriend she'd prefer. Under her influence, Adam loses weight, gets contact lenses, changes his hairstyle, starts dressing better, and assumes a cooler and more confident personality. Adam's pal Philip notices the changes in his friend and isn't happy
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