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Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)
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Nicole Kidman assumes the identity of visionary photographer Diane Arbus in a film that draws inspiration from author Patricia Bosworth's best-selling biography to tell the tale of a once-shy woman who becomes one of her generation's most strikingly original visual artists. Diane Arbus was a typical wife and mother whose morbid interests stood in stark contrast with her decidedly conventional existence in 1950s-era New York. Upon making the acquaintance of her eccentric, newly arrived neighbor, Lionel (Robert Downey Jr.), the once-content housewife soon embarks on a creative journey that will forever change the way both she and her legions of fans view the world around them. By blending factual aspects of Arbus' life with a fictional narrative, Fur weighs the domestic expectations of the 20th century housewife against the irrepressible drive for an artist to create and explore the world around her in her own unique way. Scripted by Erin Cressida Wilson and directed by Steven Shainberg (Secretary), Fur weaves a fictional romance with intimate details from the iconic photographer's life to offer a fascinating look at Arbus' artistic development. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Nicole Kidman, Robert Downey, Jr., (more)
Director(s):
Steven Shainberg
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

Nicole Kidman assumes the identity of visionary photographer Diane Arbus in a film that draws inspiration from author Patricia Bosworth's best-selling biography to tell the tale of a once-shy woman who becomes one of her generation's most strikingly original visual artists. Diane Arbus was a typical wife and mother whose morbid interests stood in stark contrast with her decidedly conventional existence in 1950s-era New York. Upon making the acquaintance of her eccentric, newly arrived neighbor, Lionel (Robert Downey Jr.), the once-content housewife soon embarks on a creative journey that will forever change the way both she and her legions of fans view the world around them. By blending factual aspects of Arbus' life with a fictional narrative, Fur weighs the domestic expectations of the 20th century housewife against the irrepressible drive for an artist to create and explore the world around her in her own unique way. Scripted by Erin Cressida Wilson and directed by Steven Shainberg (Secretary), Fur weaves a fictional romance with intimate details from the iconic photographer's life to offer a fascinating look at Arbus' artistic development. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
122 mins

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Director(s):
Steven Shainberg
Writer(s):
Erin Cressida Wilson
Producer(s):
Laura Bickford, Bill Pohlad, Bonnie Timmermann
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Nudity, Adult Language, Profanity)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Nicholas D.

    For those that gave this powerful love story a low rating, I feel bad that you can not identify with the human emotions involved in this movie. This was an amazing, well written and well acted movie. I can not think of any flaws or holes in the plot. I guess it didn't have the hype of all the other movies released at the time. If you like Nicole Kidman and/or Robert Downey Jr, I think you'll like this movie. Instead of trying think what's bad with the movie, watch it with the perspective of what's good.

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    Brock S.

    Stylish, imaginative and beautifully directed, this is a slow-moving but utterly mezmerising drama with terrific performances from Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr that make this flick worth checking out. This movie is totally different from others and being itself. This is not for all and some might find it abnormal.

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    Stuart B.

    If you love action films this is not the movie for you... If you are drawn to rich, and unique characters you might find yourself glued to your seat and 90 minutes gone before you realize it. When an actor assumes a character so thoroughly that I don't recognize them I'm hooked. Robert Downey & Nicole Kidman start slow and and continue slow. Ending in one the strangest scenes I've ever seen...and one of the most romantic and sexy. I don't know how I missed hearing about this when it came out. Fur is NOT for everyone. There's only one way to find out if it is for you.

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