White Palace [Blu-ray]

The leading stars of 'White Palace' both Susan Sarandon and James Spader bring a bit of magic to this tale of opposites attract. Susan Sarandon plays the straight talking (Wearing her heart on her sleeves) older, more mature woman Nora, who is soon to turn 44yrs in age, and works in a local 24 hour fast foods burger bar called White Palace. James Spader, in his more youthful days plays the handsome 27 yr. old Jewish character called Max, a high flying Accounts Executive, widower, having lost his younger wife in a car accident.They encounter each other for the first time after Max discovering that in his earlier order of 50 takeaway burgers that he was buying to take to a party, that there were 6 empty boxes for which he had paid for, and not happy with the feeling that he has been deliberately scammed, decides to return to the restaurant to seek a refund.Max explains the situation to Nora who tries to tell him to wait his turn in the queue and initially feels that he is a rich arrogant person but chooses to return some cash back to him from the till.Later that night Max driving back home from the party decides to stop at a bar for a drink. Nora is in the bar already drinking and recognises Max from the restaurant, and decides to go over to him and begins to flirt with him. Max isn't interested but by the time that they leave the bar, Max is slightly worse for wear and agrees to give a lift to Nora back to her place. Max, in no fit state to carry on driving, agrees to crash out for the night in Nora's place and is given the bed. Later on Nora decides to to seize her opportunity and to seduce Max who is asleep by giving him a blow job. Max gradually waking up realises what is going on but, is too far aroused by then and allows Nora to carry on. This then is the start of their rocky relationship.The chemistry between these two central people is brilliant and you're immediately drawn into their plight.Max feeling reluctant to introduce his older lover to his family and friends as Nora is from the social working class, not highly educated, and likely to speak out with what is ever on her mind, and fears that the others will make a judgement on his choice of new girlfriend. Nora picking up on this situation realises that he is feels embarrassed by her and perhaps they are not meant to be together.....Susan Sarandon is one of Hollywood's more gifted actresses and she always commands your attention in the films that she stars in, such as 'Light Sleeper' (1991), 'Thelma and Louise' (2002) and 'The Calling' (2014) to name but a few. Likewise, Jame Spader caught my attention back in 1988 with the horror film 'Jack's Back' followed by the film 'Sex Lies and Video Tape' (1989), 'Bad Influence' (1990), 'True Colours' (1991), 'Dream Lover' (1993) and 'Secretary' (2002).The only disappointment for me was on the dvd copy that I purchased, this was one of the worst I've come across in terms of transfer of the soundtrack. The film suffered from a lot of heavy noise pollution which made it difficult to hear the characters talking properly to the extent that in the end I needed to select the English subtitles to appear. But this is criticism of the actual dvd copy and not the film which I loved.

I did see this film some 20 years ago and did find the pairing of Susan Sarandon & James Spader, very watchable the two stars do work well together and Sarandon does underplay her role as a waitress...with such convincing presence and Spader as the up - market executive...who falls for this mouthy waitress is very watchable.I thought at the time some other Film Producer would re-kindle this pairing again and have Sarandon playing a FBI Chief Investigator who would be hunting a Ted Bundy type of psycho serial killer....Spader of course.A very watchable film with a young James Spader & Susan Sarandon in good form.

Lovely film. Not at all what I was expecting; for some reason I thought this was a thriller and was delightfully surprised as the plot developed. I had seen James Spader in Secretary and was curious to know how he would play a different kind of role. The relationship between the two central characters is so involving and draws you right in. Both Spader and Susan Sarandon are flawless in it. Instant favourite!Two words remain to be said: Opposites attract!

I’m a huge James Spader fan and I love this film, so the review is on the Blue Ray quality and not the film. Don’t waste your money on the Blue Ray, the image quality is very grainy, stick with the DVD and enjoy, the upgrade is not worth it.

I really enjoyed this film, it was so powerful - it highlights peoples prejudices.It is about a young, well educated Jewish man (James Spader) who comes from a weathly family who fools in love with an older Woman (Susan Sarandon) who works as a waitress for a burger place, she comes from the ruff end of town.The acting was superb and when the film had finished, I found my self deep in thought about the prejudices and effects they have on others.

Great story and film, unnecessary graphic scenes but otherwise loved it. Susan Sarandon and James Spader excel in their roles. Buy it.

Great film,Sarandon and James Spader can't fail.

A classic 1990's boy meets woman, Susan Sarandon is a brilliant actress, very convincing playing her part.