Dark City [Blu-ray] [1998]
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Suitable for 15 years and over Entertainment in Video Release date: Monday 4th of August 2008 Starring: Format: PAL, Running time: 107 minutes Language: English (Original Language) |
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Product Description
Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, Ian Richardson, William Hurt, Colin Friels, Frank Gallacher, Bruce Spence, Ritchie Singer, Nicholas Bell, Melissa George, Jeanette Cronin, David Wenham
Sharp, lush and atmospheric
Review date: 2008-12-28 Rating: 10 out of 10
I enjoyed the extra bits and they were quite gently woven into the new cut. They enhanced the film and deepened the characters and setting a bit. The picture is great - except for a few jarring moments where it's now quite obvious that the editor/director zoomed in on the negative for some artificial close-ups that look distractingly fuzzy on Blu-ray. They don't spoil the overall experience though. The colour scheme is lush and very atmospheric. It's also nice to see Keifer Sutherland in HD and hear Jennifer Connelly's original singing.
Reviews
great BD, great film
Review date: 2008-12-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
Technically the BD is excellent - the picture is crisp and the sound mix really is superb.
The film - one of the unsung greats of sci-fi. Suffers slightly for comparison with the similarly-themed Matrix films, but while the Matrix now seems gimmicky and up itself, Dark City's moody thirties noirish feel seems timeless.
The director's cut doesn't seem all that different to the theatrical cut, the absence of Kiefer Sutherland's narration notwithstanding - I really only spotted one short extra scene. Of course, both are present on the disc so even if you'd rather watch the original cut then you can.
Classic Sci-Fi Noir
Review date: 2008-11-15 Rating: 10 out of 10
Some `Director's Cut' releases add little to (or even spoil) the original versions but this release is well worth obtaining as it has, in my opinion, improved the feature. Gone is the opening, studio imposed voice over for dummies (its not missed, believe me) and the audience is instead left to figure out what's going for itself. What unfolds is a highly original and beautifully crafted sci-fi tale with a good performance from Rufus Sewell in the lead as the troubled suspected murderer, ably supported by William Hurt (the downbeat cop), Kiefer Sutherland (the nutty scientist), Jennifer Connelly (the doe-eyed nightclub singer) and also by Ian Richardson and Richard O'Brien (won't give anything away here, but both great as two of the `others' shall we say), amongst an ensemble cast of familiar faces. The cinematography is excellent - suitably dark and brooding (almost, you could say, in a slightly more colourful Sin City style). The widescreen 16:9 picture transfer and HD sound on this blu-ray Director's Cut release are a vast improvement on the original DVD release and also several notches better than the equivalent DVD director's cut release. With its somewhat moody and noirish tone, Dark City has been compared with Blade Runner and The Matrix, but this sci-fi/detective story, though maybe not quite in that class, stands on its own ground with a more languid style and some clever effects of its own that were well ahead of their time. A highly recommended release both to those who have already seen the film and for those who may never have heard of it. Proyas's cut, which also fills in a few subtle gaps in the storyline of the original studio release (so well integrated you will hardly notice them), should be regarded as the definitive version of this movie and its one well worth a second viewing or two. There are a good number of extras on the BD including cast and feature commentaries, a directors cut fact track and various other features. The disc also includes the original theatrical cut of the movie. A recommended blu-ray purchase. The disc is coded 'B' only.
Classic film, benefits Blu-Ray treatment
Review date: 2008-10-20 Rating: 10 out of 10
Wow, quality-wise you can really tell the difference from the DVD. Also, if you have not watched this film already, and like your sc-fi, buy this film now! It is one you will watch again and again, and will compliment your blu-ray collection. Great story, great style, great film.
It is over before it begins
Review date: 2008-08-24 Rating: 10 out of 10
In a city where the sun never shines and everyone knows the way to Shell Beach but you can never get there, John Murdock (Rufus Sewell) thinks he knows a truth, with his half remember past he now seeks to find out the cities secret.
It appears to be around the 40's and John is thinking of his wife Emma Murdoch (Jennifer Connelly), that now may or may not be someone else.
We are carried along with the story and just might find the secret out before John. Can we handle the truth?
What happens if john finds out how unique he is and whom he may be threatening?
"Dark City" (1998) seems like a short story (both story and screenplay by Alex Proyas "The Crow") with a simple prime that was fleshed out to movie length. The visuals gothic in feel and style will hold you long enough to allow you to enjoy the slow unfolding of the story. Jennifer Connelly seems like she should have been born in the thirty's/ forties as she looks and acts her part so well that you forget you are watching a movie; At times you forget that it is a sci-fi movie.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Jennifer Connelly
David Wenham
Melissa George
William Hurt
Rufus Sewell
Creators:
Rufus Sewell (Primary Contributor)
William Hurt (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Entertainment in Video
Manufacturer: Entertainment in Video
EAN: 5017239150975
Binding: Blu-ray
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-08-04
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running time: 107 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1998
Language: English (Original Language)
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