A beautiful young English woman learns that she has been fired from her PR job. On the way home, the doors of a tube car close on her, opening the "what if" floodgates. She begins to live out two lives: if she had made the train, and if she hadn't. An intriguing concept about fate and how simple moments have the ability to change our lives.
Review 1:
"...The date-night movie of choice for incurable romantics.....Funny and touching..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.74 03/05/1998
Review 2:
"...The movie makes for demanding, cerebral viewing..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.55-6 06/01/1998
Review 3:
"...A lovely feeling for the power of chance..." -- Rating: B
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.55 05/29/1998
Review 4:
"...Both storylines are compelling and engaging....With a pleasing balance of comedy and drama, SLIDING DOORS is an exceedingly original comedy-drama that appeals to both the romantic heart and the philosophical mind..."
Source: Box Office
p.53 03/01/1998
Review 5:
"...[A] delightful romance with a twist..."
Source: Premiere
p.20 03/01/1998
Review 6:
"...Cleverly conceived and superbly executed....Paltrow is amiably convincing in her dual roles..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C13 04/24/1998