Seraphim Falls
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Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396171596
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 20
Label: Sony Pictures
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishSubtitledFrenchSubtitledSpanishSubtitled
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
MPN: 17159
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: May 15, 2007
Running Time: 112 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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Editorial Review:Product Description:Liam Neeson (Batman Begins Star Wars: Episode 1 "The Phantom Menace" ) and Pierce Brosnan (Bond movies The Thomas Crown Affair) star in this epic chase and primal battle set in the breathtaking landscape of the West. The civil war has ended but Colonel Morsman Carver (Neeson) is on one final mission: to kill Gideon (Brosnan) no matter what it takes. Launched by a gunshot and propelled by rage the relentless pursuit takes them both far from the comforts and codes of civilization into the bloodiest recesses of their own souls. Also starring Academy Award® winner Anjelica Huston and Angie Harmon. It's been five years since the end of the American Civil War. Somewhere deep within the snowy mountains of the American West a lone figure - Gideon (Brosnan) sits in front of a fire lost in thought. Abruptly he is pulled out of his reverie by the echo of a Henry rifle and a bullet puffing into the snow inches from his head. Instantly Gideon calculates his one chance of survival. To leave everything he owns and run for the cover. And so begins the thrilling account of Colonel Morsman Carver's (Neeson) terrible revenge - to hunt down and kill Gideon no matter what it takes. There will be many men dead before these two meet face to face and only then will Carver fully comprehend the full cost of his undertaking. Launched by a gunshot and propelled by rage the relentless pursuit will take them both far from the comforts and codes of civilization and into the unforgiving wilderness.Run Time: 112 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: R UPC: 043396171596 Manufacturer No: 17159
Amazon.com:A great-looking, well-acted Western in the old-school tradition,
Seraphim Falls is definitely worth a look for fans of the genre. There's nothing really new here (which explains why it played only briefly in theaters), and more than a few critics noted its obvious similarities to Clint Eastwood's classic
The Outlaw Josey Wales. Still, you have to admire director and cowriter David Von Ancken (a 10-year TV veteran making his feature debut) for delivering an engrossing post-Civil War revenge story (cowritten with Abby Everett Jacques) that isn't hobbled by its overly familiar plotting. Blessed by the exquisite cinematography of John Toll (whose credits include
The Thin Red Line,
Almost Famous and
The Last Samurai) and bolstered by a lush but unobtrusive score by Harry Gregson-Williams, this prestigious production begins very well indeed, with a wintry manhunt in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada, circa 1868. Former Union captain Gideon (Pierce Brosnan) is being tracked by a seemingly brutal pursuer named Carver (Liam Neeson) whose four-man posse (including veteran character actors Ed Lauter and Michael Wincott) is soon reduced to two.
As the manhunt continues, Brosnan and Neeson make the most of minimal dialogue, and flashbacks give us hints about the tragic event that set this plot in motion. It's a simple, elemental tale of justice in the wilderness, with occasional quirks like a snake-oil vendor (Anjelica Huston) who appears literally out of nowhere, and a top-hatted Indian (Wes Studi) who gives the film a slight, mystical air of mystery. And while a more daring director might have opted for a more powerful visual style, there's something to be said for Von Ancken's straightforward approach, perfectly matched by Toll's breathtaking landscapes, shot on location in Oregon and New Mexico and ranging from raging rivers to sun-baked desert flats. None of this makes
Seraphim Falls a particularly exceptional movie, but with a fine cast that also includes such familiar faces as Angie Harmon, Tom Noonan, Xander Berkeley, and Kevin J. O'Connor, there's ample reward in a film that doesn't pretend to be anything more than a respectable entry in its genre.
--Jeff Shannon
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i stumbled across this western gem in the local movie rental store. i gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised. this movie has some star power and different approaches then a lot of westerns. i like brosnan's use of his bowie knife. the ending can be a little bit of a challenge to accept but not all that disappointing. all in all i think this movie is unique in such an established genre. i'd recommend this flick to any action/western movie fan.
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Previous reviewers have very ably and accurately described the plot and setting here so I won't recap them. What I liked about this film was that both the Liam Niesen and Pierce Brosnan characters are a very human blend of conflicting impulses. One thing that bothered me was the Brosnan character's otherworldly aptitude with the Bowie knife, which is never quite explained. There is a hyper realism to this film though it takes on a sort of allegorical aspect about half way through, somewhat reminiscent ...
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This film had good potential in the beginning but went nowhere fast. The story was week and the editing was poor. Pierce Brosnan's acting was exceptional but not enough to carry this trainwreck of a movie.
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Both Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson have been putting in superb performances in their last few movies, and the first pairing of them in "Seraphim Falls" is proof that both are now genuine class acts - only getting better with age and skill. Brosnan is a revelation in Seraphim Falls (as he was in 'The Matador') just as Neeson was in 'Batman Returns', 'Kingdom Of Heaven', and especially his Oscar-winning turn in 'Kinsey'. In their latter years, each has acquired a grizzly realism that is serving them both ...
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Why only four stars? This one is predictable, and as a result, is simply a good watch. The lack of suspense does not allow this one to be considered a great movie. This does not mean its a waste if you happen to watch this movie. Quite the contrary, its an enjoyable movie to watch. Get it and enjoy!!!!!!!
