Alice (1990) Starring: Mia Farrow, Alec Baldwin Director: Woody Allen Rating: PG-13 R1: Will only play on North American Region 1 or multi-region DVD players. (Front Cover) In stock: generally ships within 24 hours £3.00 Storyline: A timid wife of a wealthy New Yorker contemplates an extramarital affair and meets an old Chinese herbalist whose medicines give her a series of unique experience in Woody Allen's magical comedy. For 16 years, Alice Tate (Farrow) has been ignored by her husband (Hurt), spoiled by wealth and tranquilzed by boredom. But when she unexpectedly falls for sexy musician (Mantegna) and impulsively consults a mysterious Chinese herbalist for advice, Alice begins a madcap journey into a strange new world of possibilities. But as she begins to realize who she is and what she values, Alice must also confront her deepest fears and decide how far she'll go for love…and what she'll risk to change her destiny. When a rich, unhappy housewife visits an acupuncturist to cure her painful back, he offers her potions to heal more than her physical ailments. For 16 years, Alice has remained faithfully wed to her wealthy, inattentive husband. Cooks prepare their dinner; nannies tend to their children. Yet Alice is unhappy and doesn't know why. But one visit to the magical Dr. Yang changes everything. Alice Tate (Mia Farrow) is a rich Manhattan wife who spends her days shopping, getting pedicures, going to the salon, working out with her personal trainer, and seeing her chiropractor. But when she can't get rid of her back pain, she goes to an Asian herbalist (the wonderful Keye Luke, in his final performance) who gives her special herbs to cure what's really ailing her. Reluctantly, she takes these magical potions, which open up a whole new world for her, releasing her inner self, making her invisible, and allowing her to see dead ex-boyfriends. She begins to regret having given up her career in the theater and considers becoming a writer. Meanwhile, she is getting involved in a serious flirtation with Joe Ruffalo (Joe Mantegna), a divorced saxophone player who is drawn to her, while her very rich, very practical husband, Doug (William Hurt), continues to treat her as not-too-bright window dressing, belittling her and discouraging her attempts to become more independent. But the thought of having an affair terrifies her--and intrigues her. Beautifully photographed by Carlo di Palma, with a wonderful set design by Santo Loquasto, Woody Allen's ALICE is a smart, comic exploration of a woman rediscovering herself, trying to find out what happened to all of her dreams.

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