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The Fly [1986] [Cinema Reserve Edition]
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A Perfect Package
Review date: 2008-06-19 Rating: 10 out of 10
Wow. This film is just...Wow. Although it won an Academy Award for Makeup, the fact that it was a horror film probably prevented it being deservedly nominated for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay and Effects. The somewhat smoother and less gory Silence Of The Lambs would finally kick down the Academy door for horror films just a few years later - perhaps The Fly's excellence prepared the way for the later film? The Fly has everything: humour, drama, horror, romance, tragedy; the lot. It's a complete cinematic (emotional) experience, reflected in the enthusiasm of its creators during their extensive interviews (amongst this edition's many extra features). The Cinema Reserve Edition packages the dvds in a very elegant, slim tin case - if only all dvds could be packaged this way. 5 Stars all the way.
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Reviews
Lord of the Flies.
Review date: 2007-12-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
For some reason this current edition was not well advertised and, although I am a film buff, I just happened to stumble over a copy of it while in a now defunct dvd store. Because of this, I ended up paying full-whack for a copy, not having a pc at the time and the benefit of amazons discounts.
Most people seem to still be buying the vanilla version, but if you love your films and a generous amount of extras, plus a top quality print, this is the one to get
David Cronenberg's Masterpiece
Review date: 2007-02-03 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is quite easly one of the best sci-fi/horror movies and remakes ever made. The first half of the film is very much science fiction as scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum-Jurassic Park) and Journalist Veronica Quaife (Geena Davis-Thelma and Louise) study and invent a teleportation device that will transport things over a distace by dissasembling the matter and then reassembling it. However, the film becomes a horror (and even a tragedy) when Seth tries the device out on himself, not noticing a small house fly, an fuses with it. At first Seth thinks this is great as he gains strength and agility, but soon his body begins to crumble and he undergoes a slow and horrific transformation into a monster. The film has incredible special effects (the film won an Academy Award for make up) and a great love story in the middle, which makes the transformation all the more scary. The film is a landmark is sci fi and horror, with scenes that will make you feel very uneasy, I would warn you that the final scene of the film is not for the faint of heart.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Geena Davis
Joy Boushel
Jeff Goldblum
Les Carlson
John Getz
Creators:
Jeff Goldblum (Primary Contributor)
Geena Davis (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036024686
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: Box set, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2006-07-03
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 92 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1986
Language: English (Original Language)