Infidelity(2002)
Unfaithful, released in 2002, is an erotic thriller film directed and produced by Adrian Lyne. The film features an impressive cast, including Richard Gere, Diane Lane, Olivier Martinez, Eric Pelle Sullivan, Chad Lowe and Dominic Chiannis . It is actually based on the 1969 French film “The Unfaithful Wife” directed by Claude Chabrol.
The storyline follows a suburban New York couple whose marriage takes a dangerous turn when the wife has an affair with a random stranger. The film grossed $52 million in North America and $119.1 million worldwide.
Although reviews were mixed, Diane Lane’s performance was well received. She has won several awards, including Best Actress from the National Society of Film Critics and the New York Film Critics Circle, and was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Infidelity ending explained
At the end of the movie Unfaithful, the main character Connie decides to meet Paul after finishing her grocery shopping, only to find him bursting into the library with another woman. This angered her and she confronted Paul about his infidelity. However, Paul did not reveal the extent of his multiple extramarital affairs. Connie dejectedly declares that their relationship is over and attempts to leave, but Paul slams her against the hallway wall. Unable to resist his advances, she gave in.
As Connie leaves the building, she nearly encounters her husband, Edward, who comes to confront Paul about his wife. Paul invites Edward into his apartment, where they discuss Connie. During their conversation, Edward notices a snowball he gave to Connie in the past. When he asked Paul about it, Paul lied and said Connie had given it to him as a gift.
Edward’s anger escalated during this confrontation and he grabbed the snowball and smashed it over Paul’s head. The blow fractured Paul’s skull, causing his death at the scene. Edward systematically cleaned up all traces of crime. In the process, he hears a voice message that Connie left for Paul, stating that she wanted to end their affair for the sake of their family and apologize for hurting her husband. Edward deleted the message and dumped Paul’s body in a landfill.
However, despite Edward’s efforts to return to a normal life, the memories of that day haunt him and he finds it difficult to live in peace. When the police visit their home and explain that Paul’s wife reported him missing, Connie claims that she doesn’t know him very well.
As time passes and things settle down, Connie and Edward try to return to their normal lives and come to terms with the truths they share with each other. Eventually, Connie suggests to Edward that they leave the city and start over in another country. Although Edward initially agreed, he unexpectedly pulled up to the police station and decided to turn himself in.
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disloyal conspiracy
Edward and Connie Sumner lived with their son Charlie in affluent Westchester County, New York. Although their marriage was stable, it lacked excitement and fell into a routine. One day, while shopping in Soho, Connie accidentally collided with a stranger named Paul Martel due to strong winds.
Paul, concerned about her scraped knee, invited her to his apartment to treat her injury. After applying an ice pack and talking, Paul gave Connie a book, highlighting a passage about seizing the moment. Connie feels uneasy and leaves. To her surprise, she found Paul’s phone number in the book and decided to call him from Central Pennsylvania.
She visits him again, and despite her initial hesitation, they eventually have sex. Connie was excited and scared, but the excitement of the event brought her back to Paul’s apartment. When Edward discovers that Connie is lying, he becomes suspicious, and her behavior becomes increasingly distant and preoccupied.
A keen employee witnesses Connie and Paul together, hinting to Edward about his own family secret. Edward, disturbed by the affair, hired a private investigator and was horrified when he saw photographic evidence of Connie’s affair. Connie’s guilt weighs heavily on her and she realizes that she can no longer continue this relationship.
Determined to end it all, she heads to Paul’s apartment. However, she discovers him with another woman, which triggers her jealousy. Paul claims the woman is just a friend, but Connie angrily declares their relationship over and storms off. Paul pursued her and had sex with her against her will in the hallway.
After leaving, Connie nearly bumps into Edward, who comes to confront Paul about the incident. Paul invites Edward inside, where he finds a snowball that he gave to Connie. In a rage, Edward hit Paul with a snowball, causing a fatal skull fracture. In a panic, Edward cleans up the evidence and overhears a voicemail message from Connie in which she ends the affair for the sake of her family.
Edward deleted the message and dumped Paul’s body in a landfill. NYPD detectives later visited Sumner’s residence because Connie’s phone number was found on Paul and his wife reported him missing. Connie pretends not to know the depth of her relationship with Paul. When the detectives returned a week later and announced that Paul’s body had been found, both Edward and the detectives noticed Connie’s reaction to the news.
At the dry cleaners, Connie discovers a photo of her and Paul hidden in Edward’s clothes. She becomes distraught when she realizes that Edward knows about her infidelity. Later, at a party, she stumbled upon the snow globe she gave to Paul, which is now part of their collection. She locked eyes with Edward and suspected that he was involved in Paul’s disappearance.
Connie confronts Edward, but he blames her. He admits that he knew all along about Paul’s infidelity and admits that he initially wanted to hurt her, not Paul. Over the next few days, Connie discovers a hidden compartment in the snow globe that contains a photo of them and their infant son, as well as a heartfelt message from Edward expressing his love for her.
Contrite, Connie burned photos of her and Paul and expressed her fears. Edward suggests surrendering, but Connie objects, determined to find a way to move forward together. In short, they seemed to be back to normal life. However, on the way home from the event, Edward stopped at a red light and Charlie fell asleep in the back seat.
When Connie falls into the fantasy of escaping to another country and starting over, Edward comforts her. It later emerged that as they stopped at a red light, Connie’s mind drifted into a fantasy of escaping to another country and assuming a new identity. Edward senses her pain and comforts her when she begins to cry. Suddenly, we discover that Edward parked his car outside the police station on purpose.
The ending implies that Edward decided to turn himself in, possibly because of his role in Paul’s death or because of his knowledge of it. Connie’s hopes of starting over are dashed when she faces the consequences of her actions. The film leaves the audience feeling uncertain about the future of their relationship and the choices they will make.
Infidelity movie cast list
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Richard Gere |
Edward Sumner |
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Diane Lane |
Constance “Connie” Sumner |
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Olivier Martinez |
Paul Martel |
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Eric Per Sullivan |
charlie sumner |
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Chad Lowe |
bill stone |
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Dominic Chiannis |
Frank Wilson |
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Erich Anderson |
Bob Gaylord |
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Michelle Monaghan |
Lindsay |
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Kate Burton |
Tracy |
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Margaret Colin |
Sally |
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Zheliko Ivanek |
Detective Dean |
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Michael Emerson |
Josh |
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Damon Gupton |
other businessmen |
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Joseph Badalucco Jr. |
train conductor |
unfaithful release date
“Unfaithful” premiered in theaters on May 10, 2002. This marks the official release date for the film, when it will be available to audiences in cinemas. Directed by Adrian Lyne, the film was introduced to audiences on the day, allowing them to witness the story unfold and the performances of its talented cast.
The release of Unfaithful brings this story to the big screen, captivating audiences with its riveting plot and exploration of themes such as infidelity and its impact on relationships. Richard Gere stars as Edward Sumner, Diane Lane stars as Constance “Connie” Sumner, and Olivier Martinez stars as Paul Martel. The lineup is eye-catching.
On May 10, 2002, when the audience walked into the theater, they were immersed in the world of “Unfaithful” and experienced the emotional journey and dilemmas faced by the characters. The release date marks the beginning of the film’s cinematic journey, allowing audiences to engage with the storyline, performances and director’s artistic vision.
Where to watch Infidelity?
“Unfaithful” is currently available to watch on Netflix. Additionally, you have the option to purchase or rent movies through various online platforms. You can buy or rent Unfaithful on Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Apple TV. These platforms offer digital downloads of movies, allowing you to own or temporarily access it for viewing. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic location and the specific streaming or digital platform in your area.
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