Dark City [Blu-ray] [1998]

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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Binding: Blu-ray EAN: 5017239150975 Format: PAL Label: Entertainment in Video Manufacturer: Entertainment in Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Entertainment in Video Release Date: 2008-08-04 Running Time: 107 Studio: Entertainment in Video Theatrical Release Date: 1998
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Editorial Reviews: 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
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Sharp, lush and atmospheric Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: great BD, great film Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Classic Sci-Fi Noir Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: Classic film, benefits Blu-Ray treatment Comment: 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. Customer Rating: Summary: awesome Comment: I have always liked the film but on blu ray it is something else. The picture quality is stunning as well as the sound. What should be noted is that the blu ray disk contains both the theatrical cut(100mins) and the directors cut (111mins). The disk is also packed with an extensive range of extras such as 5 commentries and numerous making of documentries. Overall this is one of my favourite blu ray disks and for the price it is a must buy for any fans of the film or any fans of science fiction in general. More Reviews