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Wit

Actor(s): Emma Thompson, Christopher Lloyd, Eileen Atkins, Audra McDonald
Director(s): Mike Nichols
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: PG-13
Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Adult Language
Movie Release: 2001
DVD Release: 09/11/2001
Format: DVD - Letterbox for TV
Audio Tracks: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 39 mins
Studio: HBO Home Video
Members Wishing: 4
Genres: Drama, Medical Drama

DVD Synopsis

Mike Nichols directs Emma Thompson in this made-for-cable adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Margaret Edson. Thompson plays Vivian Bearing, a college professor who teaches a course on English poetry. Vivian learns that she has advanced ovarian cancer and only a short time to live, which gives her a sudden and dramatic insight into the importance of kindness and compassion. Wit also features Christopher Lloyd, Eileen Atkins, Audra McDonald, and Jonathan Woodward as Dr. Jason Posner, a former student of Vivian's who helps treat her. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Actors

Emma Thompson - Vivian Bearing
Christopher Lloyd - Dr. Harvey Kelekian
Eileen Atkins - E. M. Ashford
Audra McDonald - Susie Monahan

Editorial Review of DVD

Mike Nichols directed this superb adaptation of Margaret Edsons Wit. The disc contains a widescreen transfer that produces an image with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and Spanish soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include cast and crew biographies. Although the DVD is light on extras, Wit is worth a look for the stunning lead performance by two-time Academy Award winner Emma Thompson. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

Katherine H. (Plainjane8160) from HANAHAN, SC wrote on 4/12/2008...

You will need a box of tissues for this one!I cried.
This movie was excellently done!
You will remember it for a long time!

Aimee M. (AimeeM) wrote on 11/27/2007...

1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This movie is SAD! I do not usually cry during movies, I did through this one... in fact I bawled.

Some may find it insightful. It shows what a person goes through when they have cancer, beyond the pain and treatment it goes into the psychological aspects of being stuck in a hospital... the anger, the fear, the loneliness, the boredom, the annoying nurses, the kind nurses, etc.

I do have more apathy for people dealing with a terminal illness now. This movie did benefit me in that respect. But just be warned it will make you cry. There is some humor to help you through, but it is definitely not a happy movie, and children should avoid it.