Luzhin Defence, The (2001) Rating: Starring: John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Fabio Sartor, Christopher Thompson, Stuart Wilson Director: Marleen Gorris Category: Drama, Independent Studio: Columbia / TriStar Subtitles: English, Spanish, French Length: 106 mins Want to buy?           "A rare film!Complex, provocative, with richly developed characters and profound insights into love and obsession."-Interview Magazine John Turturro and Emily Watson star in this engrossing story of love and obsession.Based on the novel by Vladmir Nabokov, the film examines the life of Alexander Luzhin (Turturro), an eccentric chess master whose unstable childhood has made him incapable of relating to others.The game of chess is his only escape and his only solace, until he meets and falls in love with the caring Natalia (Watson) at the Italian resort where he's the favorite in the most prestigious chess championship in the country.However, when a former mentor turned jealous saboteur tries to destroy Luzhin, the fragile genius tries to destroy Luzin, the fragile genius may lost more than the big game.               Critic's Reviews James Berardinelli Reelviews Read Review Jeanne Aufmuth Palo Alto Online Read Review Jo Berry Empire Online Read Review