The Shape of Things

– Quiet, unassuming Adam is changing in a major way, thanks to his new girlfriend, art student Evelyn...

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
2003
The Shape of Things (2003)

Quiet, unassuming Adam is changing in a major way, thanks to his new girlfriend, art student Evelyn. Adam's friends are a little freaked by the transformation.

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Release Date:

16 May 2003

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Neil LaBute

Writer:

Neil LaBute (play), Neil LaBute (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Gretchen Mol, Paul Rudd, Rachel Weisz, Frederick Weller

Plot:

While visiting an art museum, a nerdy college student named Adam meets an iconoclastic artist named Evelyn and is instantly smitten. As their relationship develops, she gradually encourages Adam to change in various ways that surprise his older friends, Jenny and Philip. However, as events progress, Evelyn's antics become darker and darker as her influence begins to twist Adam and his friends in hurtful ways.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Gross profit:

$662,763

Production:

Focus Features

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
64%
Metacritic:
59%