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The Air I Breathe

Brendan Fraser (Actor), Sarah Michelle Gellar (Actor), Jieho Lee (Director, Writer) Rated:
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Format: Blu-ray
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 241 ratings
IMDb6.7/10.0
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Genre Action & Adventure
Format Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, Color, DTS Surround Sound
Contributor Sarah Michelle Gellar, Bob DeRosa, Brendan Fraser, Forest Whitaker, Andy Garcia, Jieho Lee, Kelly Hu, Taylor Nichols, Julie Delpy, Clark Gregg, Emile Hirsch, Kevin Bacon, Evan Parke, Victor Rivers See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 35 minutes
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In this powerful film, four very different people on the edge of desperation are unexpectedly linked by their destinies. A top-notch cast featuring Forest Whitaker, Andy Garcia, Kevin Bacon, Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Emile Hirsch unforgettably brings to life the stories of a clairvoyant gangster, a rising pop star, an unlikely bank robber and a doctor desperate to save the love of his life. Filled with surprising twists and turns, this suspenseful, action-filled drama employs both brutal violence and aching poetry in a moving exploration of the search for happiness in a gritty urban world.

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.40:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 5.25 x 0.3 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ TF4975BD
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Jieho Lee
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, Color, DTS Surround Sound
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 35 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2008
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Andy Garcia, Kevin Bacon, Forest Whitaker
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ Spanish
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Velocity / Thinkfilm
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00151RGGO
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Bob DeRosa, Jieho Lee
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 241 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Jerry G
5.0 out of 5 stars The sad fate of life
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2014
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I did not know what to think about this film at first, but after I watched it I liked it a lot. The movie shows different characters in their life roles , from the depressed but hopeful to the cruel and evil who only care about money and to take advantage of other people in the name of money . And there are many real people today that fit the evil role like Andy Garcia, but not in his sadistic ways. So you hate Andy Garcia's character but you like the rest of the people in the movie . The story interacts with all these actors and finishes that way . A movie about people and life , even if a little extreme we can relate and sympathize with the good characters here in the film. Yes I recommend this movie to everyone , rent it , or buy it and enjoy it .
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Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars MAYBE NOT FOR ANYONE, BUT I LOVED IT.
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2012
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Man, did I REALLY LOVE this movie. ALL!! the actors were absolutely FABULUS (and the cast is Very IMPRESSIVE) and the twists and turns that wove a story eventually connected all the dots. If I like a movie. I always listen to/watch the commentary, and, in this case, the commentary was as compelling as the movie. And it is SERIOUSLY IMPERATIVE to watch the deleted scenes. An independent movie that is an ABSOLUTE GEM and I REALLY LOVED it.
The director, JIEHO LEE, is a Korean from New York City. He has a double major in cinema studies and an MBA from Harvard. He represents that very well in this movie and that Asian mindset is evident. There is a spiritual aspect in this movie that is not typically American and, very much, has a cerebral element that you won't find in DIE HARD. I thought BRENDAN FRAZIER was especially compelling, but everyone was great. THUMBS UP !!!
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BJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie..........
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2008
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"The Air I Breathe" is a great movie from the start. The story is fast paced, grabs your attention right away and keeps it.

This ensemble cast is amazing, Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Andy Garcia, Forest Whitaker, Emile Hirsch, Julie Delpy and Kevin Bacon!

Each main characters story is shown, Whitaker is "Happiness", Gellar is "Sorrow", Fraser is "Pleasure" and Kevin Bacon is "Love" and each reveals a little more about the story as it is unfolding.

I rented this on a whim and loved it, this is the type of movie you never see coming, the type of movie you want to own after you watch it!

-Note-
After watching the movie, read the review by Brian Rooney (Littleton, CO USA), first off, his review is excellent and two he breaks down exactly what the story in the movie means and how it all comes together. Nice work Brian!
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Steve Kuehl
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice to see Fraser diversify...
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2008
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This film has been on my recommendation list for customers that ask for that "I want to think a little bit tonight" movie and not have it be "dumb or condescending".

The four story lines here are dissected repeatedly by reviewers, and I have to agree with the supporters on descriptions and emotional impacts. Watching the DVD docu and listening to the commentaries gave some nice film making insight. Shows how one can make a good film on a tight budget with a rookie director and a great cast.

Some nice music from the Teddybears and thoughtful prop management on making the city look American (as most of it was not filmed here). The performance by Fraser was out of his norm and provides a nice break from the Mummy/JTTCOTE rush right now. Kelly Hu stepped in for a brief but beautiful showing. Not quite sure what "originality", "stereotypes" and "plot holes" so many people are picking this apart for - but I feel it is a worthwhile watch for the actor's fans that follow their lesser-known roles.
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I. Marshall
3.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect, but not bad
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2008
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'The Air I Breathe' is not a great film, but it has been pieced together with some skill and the script has been written with an attempt at a degree of originality. It also has the advantage of a skilled and likeable cast of actors. I have no qualms in saying my opinions are always at least partly subjective. I am influenced by numerous factors that will often make me biased in support of particular films. In this case, I consider myself to be a fan of the work of the actress Sarah Michelle Gellar and I am likely to look upon films she appears in more favourably than I perhaps otherwise would do.

Is 'The Air I Breathe' any good? It is not the best film I have ever seen, but it certainly isn't the worst - by any means. I have given this film three stars. Deduct half a star to allow for my likely bias and two-and-a-half out of five is probably not unreasonable. Is it enough? I think it's good enough to make it watchable and that is more than I can say for many far more expensive and highly marketed films.
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William R. Myers
5.0 out of 5 stars A film of substance
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2008
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If you like light weight films like "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle "or "Pineapple Express", this film is not for you." The Air I Breath" is a film that explores how our actions affect others, in ways, that we can not begin to imagine. The film follows what happens when a man take an unforseen action that ends in tragety for himself, but ultimately ends in joy for another, through a series of events in the lives of the characters in the film. It starts a little slow, but picks up speed taking you on roller coaster ride of emotion and pathos as you
are involved in the lives of people caught in the slipstream of anothers
seeming random act. The acting was first rate with Fraser, Whitaker, Gellar, and Garcia give outstanding performances. This is the kind of film Hollywood used to be famous for.
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Clark Kent
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Film.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2008
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First of all, I bought this movie with Southland Tales because I love Sarah Michelle Gellar. We watched Southland Tales first and then waited a few days before watching The Air I Breathe because we were disappointed in Southland Tales. We should have watched The Air I Breathe first. I just loved it. I read all the reviews before I purchased and was pleasantly surprised. I fully expected just to watch it and not truly enjoy it. I guess I'm not as big of a snob when it comes to films as some people are. Sarah Michelle gives an excellent performance of Sorrow. Forest Whittaker always gives an entertaining performance. I found myself with tears at the end of the film. Definitely worth watching, even if you're only adding to your Sarah Michelle collection.
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Alejandra C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fav
Reviewed in Germany on September 27, 2023
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It’s my favorite movie. What can i say?
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Matteo
5.0 out of 5 stars Soddisfatto
Reviewed in Italy on January 14, 2021
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Un film interessante
Un bel cast
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Kelli
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2012
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The Air I Breathe is an amazing film! The characters are all emotions and their paths all overlap one way or another and it exposes how you can't know true happiness until you know sorrow. It really makes you think and re-examine the way you live your life. Excellent movie!! Highly recommend! Amazing cast for this movie too! Sarah Michelle Gellar is excellent as always!
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Michael P Crouch.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Blue Ray
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2013
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I took a gamble on this film & bought it on DVD but having watched it I soon upgraded to blu ray. This German BD has a very good picture quality and is worth the change. I'm surprised this film isn't better known it's brilliant & unusual with a whole string of fine performances of which three - Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Andy Garcia are out standing.
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Pierre
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2018
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All is OK
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