Lady Chatterley (DVD)

Lady Chatterley (2006) starring Marina Hands, Jean-Louis Coullo'ch. At two hours, 35 minutes, this leisurely version of "Lady Chatterley's Lover" is way too long. It was loved by the French, who gave it five Cesar awards -- France's equivalent of the Academy Award. Not coincidentally, it was made in France, with English subtitles, although the action is clearly supposed to take place in England. It's a simple story of two adults falling in love, and features ample nudity, both male and female. Lady Chatterley falls in love with her husband's gamekeeper, and what starts out as a physical relationship develops into a mature emotional bond. It's not a bad movie, but you may find that it's not worth the investment of time. Grade: B-