Author: Morgan Freeman

Format: AC-3

Release Date: 2009-06-30

Details: Amazon.ca The most viscerally frightening and disturbing homicidal maniac picture since The Silence of the Lambs, Seven is based on an idea that's both gruesome and ingenious. A serial killer forces each of his victims to die by acting out one of the seven deadly sins. The murder scene is then artfully arranged into a grotesque tableau, a graphic illustration of each mortal vice. From the jittery opening credits to the horrifying (and seemingly inescapable) concluding twist, director David Fincher immerses us in a murky urban twilight where everything seems to be rotting, rusting, or molding; the air is cold and heavy with dread. Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt are the detectives who skillfully track down the killer--all the while unaware that he has been closing in on them, as well. Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey are also featured, but it is director Fincher and the ominous, overwhelmingly oppressive atmosphere of doom that he creates that are the real stars of the film. It's a terrific date movie--for vampires. --Jim Emerson Special Features For fans and filmmakers alike, New Line's Platinum Edition of Seven is one of the most comprehensive DVDs ever released. Four feature-length comments accompany the film on Disc 1; perhaps most interesting are the comments of sound designer Ren Klyce and composer Howard Shore, who explain in eloquent detail how their work was created to enhance mood and establish atmosphere to match the visuals. The film's trendsetting title sequence is explored and discussed in exhaustive detail, and a photo gallery demonstrates how meticulous efforts were made to create rich authenticity to the psychology of the film's serial killer. Deleted scenes demonstrate the rigors of the editorial process, and a never-filmed alternate ending is presented in storyboard format. Of particular interest to DVD collectors is a fascinating exploration of the audio remixing and video remastering process, demonstrating the subtleties of digital color and tone manipulation, and proving beyond question that this is the most definitive version of Seven ever released. --Jeff Shannon Review This film is the most viscerally chilling since The Silence of the Lambs. Seven is based on an idea that is both horrifying and ingenious. The murders, inspired by the seven deadly sins, give rise to a grotesque and pathetic staging. From the introductory credits to the abominable and inevitable ending, David Fincher immerses us in a gloomy and twilight urban atmosphere where everything seems to rust, mold and rot. The air is heavy and icy. Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt are both brilliant in the roles of detectives who will find the trail of the killer without realizing that the latter is also on their heels. We also find the excellent Gwyneth Paltrow and the no less remarkable Kevin Spacey, but the real stars of the film are Fincher and the terribly oppressive atmosphere he was able to create. Sweet dreams. --Jim Emerson -- Chronicle Amazon.co.uk

UPC: 065935823933

EAN: 0065935823933

Languages: English

Binding: Blu-ray

Item Condition: Used