The Deal
The Deal

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The Deal

2003
Movie
90 min
English

It is approaching an election in the UK when the leader of the Labour party, John Smith, suffers another in a line of heart attacks and dies. With the leadership campaign about to start the clear choice appears to be Gordon Brown, a stanch Scotsman. However Tony Blair is also beginning to appear more likely as he will appeal to Southern voters who would be turned off by Brown. Blair rings Brown to arrange a meeting to discuss which will go for the job. The film flashbacks to the start of their relationship, sharing an office in Westminster on their first seats.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Peter Ho-Sun ChanGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Set in the glamorous world of 1940s Hong Kong and 1960s Shanghai, 'The Deal' tells the story of a passionate love triangle that unfolds amidst political turmoil and personal sacrifice. A young woman finds herself torn between two charismatic men, a struggling playwright and a wealthy businessman, as their lives become increasingly entangled.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its visual style, emotional depth, and strong performances, particularly from Maggie Cheung. While some found the plot occasionally convoluted, the overall sentiment highlighted its romantic drama elements and atmospheric portrayal of the historical settings.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative cinematography and period detail.

  • The performances of the lead actors were frequently cited as a highlight.

  • Some critics noted a slow pacing in certain segments.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for reuniting Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung Chiu-wai, a celebrated on-screen couple, although their roles in 'The Deal' are not as central as in their more famous collaborations like 'In the Mood for Love'.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'The Deal'</em> is a pretty good television movie, one that details British politics involving Tony Blair and Gordon Brown in the 80s and 90s. The best feature of it is the performances of David Morrissey (Brown) and Michael Sheen (Blai...

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