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Based on the characters and story from the best-selling book by Stephen King, THE DEAD ZONE is a unique psychological thriller that combines a rich mix of action, the paranormal and a continuing quest for justice. Contains the complete fifth season.
Customer Reviews:
Another good season of Dead Zone.......2007-09-13
I enjoyed this season as much as previous seasons with one minor caveat. I felt the focus on the political antagonist hampered otherwise an interesting collection of events in John Smith's life.
Good Point of Backstory!!.......2007-08-14
This isn't the best season ever, but its pretty good. It has a lot of needed filler story for the transition to this season. You should get it because it still has alot of great stories.
Had me hooked from the first minute.......2007-08-12
In Australia we have only had the first three seasons aired on free to Air TV - hence not being able to wait about another two years to view the series I have been ordering the seasons of The Dead Zone through Amazon since 2005. This season like all others has had me hooked from the moment it is swicthed on. The only thing that is starting to get annoying though is that each season is only averaging 12 or 13 episodes per season. What ever happened to the great 19 episodes that were aired in Season 2? It's a quality series that unfortunately does not go long enough...
Dedicated fan.......2007-08-09
Ive enjoyed Dead Zone from the beginning. And it just seems to be getting better. Im glad they didnt cancel the show.
Great product.......2007-07-27
I watched the seasons and wanted a copy for myself before the series gets canceled now I have Johhny Smith and all his glory. Just what the Psychic ordered.
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ASIN: B000F3UAE8
Release Date: 2006-06-13 |
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The fourth season may fall a little short of the three that preceded it, but The Dead Zone remains one of the smartest, most intriguing series on television. As its adherents well know by now, the show, based on Stephen King's 1979 novel of the same name, was adapted for TV by Michael and Shawn Piller, with actor Anthony Michael Hall (who's also one of the producers) starring as Johnny Smith, who recovered from a horrific car accident and resulting six-year coma to find that his fiancee (Nicole deBoer) is now married to the town sheriff (Chris Bruno), who's helping raise her and Johnny's son. What's more, Johnny is now possessed of some remarkable and unsettling powers: simply by touching another person, or objects touched by others, Smith experiences visions that illuminate events that have happened, will happen, or are simultaneously taking place elsewhere. It must be handy to know which elevator button to push when you're looking for someone who's in trouble, or to realize that it's okay to jump off a hundred-foot bridge because you've seen yourself surviving the fall, but Smith's visions are rarely comforting and not always reliable, leading to moments of genuine suspense and intrigue.
With eleven episodes (plus a "bonus episode" from December, 2005) spread out over three discs, The Dead Zone is at its best when dealing with the series' one ongoing storyline: i.e., the machinations of Congressman Greg Stillson (Sean Patrick Flanery), the dumb, arrogant puppet of sinister forces who aim to put him in the White House, where, by accident or design, he may preside over Armageddon, according to Smith's visions. Unfortunately, only three Season Four episodes address that story, and they fail to advance it much further; indeed, Episode 11, "Saved," serves mainly as a cliffhanger for subsequent seasons. The remaining stories, in which Johnny helps the cops pursue various psychopaths, perverts, missing persons (including a Lennon-esque rock star presumed dead many years before), and such, are good but considerably more pedestrian. Still, while other shows may have cooler special effects, more action, and larger doses of tension-relieving humor, The Dead Zone stands out for its overall smarts and classy production values. Bonus features include deleted scenes, audio commentary on a few episodes, and a featurette focusing on production design. --Sam Graham
Customer Reviews:
the dead zone.......2007-08-01
i love the dead zone i bought all 4 seaons and love them all i even got my mom into watching the show if you want to watch a good show then buy the dead zone you get to see how he saves lives and stops destruction it is a really amazing show buy it and see for yourself.
Johnny, Johnny, JOHNNY.......2007-06-10
I LOVE this show! Especially Anthony Michael Hall as "Johnny". Watch it! It's on USA.
Dead Zone is still alive.......2007-04-13
Following Johnny Smith's psychic adventures always makes me feel like I'm a part of Penobscot County, Maine. Each episode leaves me hanging for the next one, and always comes through with the thrills and chills that make this series so great. I would recommend this, and all seasons of The Dead Zone, to anyone who likes sci fi action/dramas such as X-Files, Lost, Heroes, etc.
Dead Zone, always thrilling.......2007-04-03
Wow, I have all the 4 Seasons of Dead Zone and the suspance and the stories are always well done and rich of suspance. After 4 years I can say the episodes are always at high level, well built and characters and life around John Smith are realistic.
I really enjoy watching this DVD.
Just one thing...there are no subtitle so it can be difficolt to understand all the words, but that's because I'm italian. I remember there were subtitle on the 1 season only.
Review: Dead Zone The Complete Fourth Season.......2007-04-02
The Fourth season was good. It had an interesting turn in the story line. I am looking forward to seeing the fifth season.
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- Review of The Dead Zone Season 1
- Great tv show
- Phenomenal
- A hugely entertaining series!
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The Dead Zone - The Complete First Season
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The Dead Zone (TV Pilot)
ASIN: B000092T3Y
Release Date: 2003-06-17 |
Product Description
Based on the characters and story from the best-selling book by Stephen King, The Dead Zone is unique psychological thriller that combines a rich mix of action, the paranormal and a continuing quest for justice. Johnny Smith's life is interrupted by a near fatal car crash that leaves him in a deep comma for six years. When he regains consciousness he discovers that he now possesses amazing psychic powers.-powers that allow him to see into the life of anyone he touches.
* BONUS DISC OFFER/CORRECTION: All Dead Zone DVD Box Set purchases made prior to 9/20/03 are eligible (with proof of receipt) to receive a fifth Bonus Disc featuring the Unaired Dead Zone Season One Pilot Episode and other Special Features. See DVD insert for details.
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Starring: Anthony Michael hall, Nicole De Boer, Chris Bruno, John L. Adams, David Ogden Stiers, and Kristen Dalton.
Format: DVD MOVIE
Customer Reviews:
Review of The Dead Zone Season 1.......2007-08-31
I loved all of the episodes and watched the entire Season 1 over a weekend. I would recommend this even if you have not watched this series in the past.
Great tv show.......2007-08-05
This show is great! It is different than any other show on tv today. Great writing.
Phenomenal.......2007-08-04
As a pilot, I do have down time often and in that time I can sometimes read a book or take in a show. What I started doing was watching TV series on DVD, since my schedule hinders me from watching regularly scheduled programming. I just finished this first series of the show "The Dead Zone" and have some compliments to shower it with.
The Dead Zone is based on the original novel by Stephen King, with many of the original characters from that book. Some might remember the original movie that had Christopher Walken in it. Instead of that particular outcome, this series takes on a life of a different nature after Johnny Smith wakes up from his coma. Smith is soon back in his quaint Maine town and whether he likes it or not, is using his powers to help people.
The Johnny Smith character always intrigued me, and reminded me somewhat of the character created by Stan Lee so long ago called Bruce Banner, who turned into the Incredible Hulk. Instead of an alternative form and personality, Smith has to balance his ability to see things in the past or future with the people that surround him in the present. The risks are high and the reward is sometimes meaningless, but in the end Johnny Smith is a class act that I enjoy. This series has mystery, action, drama, and just a fantastic element of filming that I have not experienced for quite some time. I look forward to watching season 2 and strongly suggest that if you are tired of what is on your regularly scheduled programming, check out The Dead Zone!
A hugely entertaining series!.......2007-08-02
I came pretty late to this series. My wife and I were looking for something to watch in the evenings of summer, when regular TV REALLY stinks. Not having cable, we've often resorted to picking up box sets, and have thoroughly enjoyed binging on shows as varied as SIX FEET UNDER and THE 4400.
So we gave THE DEAD ZONE a try, and have really loved it. We're both huge fans of the original book and the terrific movie with Christopher Walken. But this Dead Zone is not really THAT Dead Zone...and that's okay. Many of the events (particularly in the Pilot) are from King's version...but they are not building to the tragic ending of the book...they are used to setup the ONGOING story of Johnny Smith the "Reluctant Psychic."
In many ways, the show reminds me of X-FILES. It deals with supernatural (or at least unusual) happenings, with most episodes pretty much serving as stand-alone stories. Yet we also see the main characters evolve, and there is also an underlying "Mythology" of sorts that comes back from time to time. The ongoing story is hardly as complex as X-FILES...but it does give the series an underlying feeling of dread. I'm speaking the story line involving Smith and his relationship with an ultra-conservative church run by a minister who may or may not have Johnny's best interests in mind and a candidate for congress (Greg Stillson, also a character in King's book, but more fleshed out here). Season 1 just begins to touch on the Stillson story, but Johnny and the minister (David Ogden Stiers) have a lot of business.
Anyway, there are lots of interpersonal dynamics that get played out during the course of the psychic visions Johnny has and feels compelled to act upon. What I really like is that the show never got predicatable. I would say EVERY episode had us saying..."Wow, that was a different spin" or "that was creative." The show never seems to coast or rest on any laurels. (This continues at least through the end of Season 2 as well...that's as far as we've watched so far.) The creativity is boundless.
Anthony Michael Hall plays Johnny, and while he is not an obvious choice for the role, he makes it his own. His Johnny is quiet and just a touch unfriendly at times. But he never shirks his responsibility, and he has a sly sense of humor which lightens his dark demeanor just enough. Hall doesn't exactly give an Emmy-caliber performance...but he's solid and likeable and BELIEVABLE. That's so important.
Everyone else in the cast is adequate. The actor who plays Smith's therapist and friend Bruce is the best...with good energy and a light touch. Johnny's former girlfriend (and mother of his child) Sarah tends to be a slightly annoying character and the actress playing her doesn't dig deep enough to show us the pain we should be seeing. The actor playing Sarah's husband, Sheriff Walt Bannerman is sometimes not quite up to the emotional work he's asked to do...but he is very likeable and comes across convincingly as a solid, upright, trustworthy guy. It makes me realize how we often don't see folks like this in TV shows. He's also torn by jealousy over what Sarah and Johnny once had...but also realizes that Johnny deserves a part in the lives of his family and that Johnny has also helped make his job a lot easier. He's Johnny's #1 advocate whenever the inevitable doubter comes in...first to stick up for the guy who is causing him a lot of emotional anguish.
Anyway, I hope you get the idea that this is a rich show. Good, inventive stories and solid characters. It's made for cable, so the special effects aren't flashy (and the show almost never pushes for more than it can do convincingly...that makes me so happy!). For the most part, this is a family friendly show...except for one episode where Johnny has a particularly funny but mildly graphic one-night stand. If you're letting younger kids watch...just read the episode descriptions beforehand, and you'll easily spot the one I'm talking about.
It's a good show, and quite simply, I highly recommend it.
the dead zone.......2007-08-01
i love the dead zone i bought all 4 seaons and love them all i even got my mom into watching the show if you want to watch a good show then buy the dead zone you get to see how he saves lives and stops destruction it is a really amazing show buy it and see for yourself.
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ASIN: B0001907BC
Release Date: 2004-06-08 |
Product Description
Based on the characters and story from the best-selling book by Stephen King, The Dead Zone is a unique psychological thriller that combines a rich mix of action, the paranormal and a continuing quest for justice.
Episodes
episode 1 Valley of the Shadow
episode 2 Descent
episode 3 Ascent
episode 4 The Outsider
episode 5 Precipitate
episode 6 Scars
episode 7 Misbegotten
episode 8 Cabin Pressure
episode 9 The Man Who Never Was
episode 10 Dead Men Tell Tales
episode 11 Playing God
episode 12 Zion
episode 13 The Storm
episode 14 Plague
episode 15 Deja Voodoo
episode 16 The Hunt
episode 17 The Mountain
episode 18 The Combination
episode 19 Visions
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Runnig Time 822 Min
Format: DVD MOVIE
Customer Reviews:
the dead zone.......2007-08-01
i love the dead zone i bought all 4 seaons and love them all i even got my mom into watching the show if you want to watch a good show then buy the dead zone you get to see how he saves lives and stops destruction it is a really amazing show buy it and see for yourself.
Great.......2007-07-15
seriously, dead zone is great... this season isn't the best, but it's worth having it at home!
MESMERIZING PERFECTION.....THE PERFECT SHOW!!.......2007-07-07
IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN 'THE DEAD ZONE' YET YOUR JUST MISSING OUT COMPLETELY!!
THIS IS THE SHOW TO WATCH AND KEEP WATCHING.....IF I HAD TO DESCRIBE A PERFECT SHOW THEN THIS WOULD BE IT!
MY ONLY COMPLAINT, NOT LONG ENOUGH SEASONS.....
This television series keeps getting better and better!!!.......2007-04-01
The second season of The Dead Zone has proved even better than the first. All the actors are now more comfortable in their roles and the basic story line is running smoothly. There are nineteen episodes in Season Two, rather than the thirteen that made up Season One, the twelve on Season Three, and the twelve on Season Four. All of the episodes are excellent, but a few really raise the standards for network television as far as touching the heart and soul of its characters.
On Disc One is a two-part episode in which Johnny Smith (played by Anthony Michael Hall) and Sheriff Bannerman (played by Chris Bruno) go into a copper mine to save some trapped teenagers. During the attempted rescue, Bannerman is severely injured when a cave-in occurs. If Bannerman dies, the door will be open for Johnny to finally be with Sarah and his son. Johnny, however, chooses to fight for Bannerman's life by going into his mind and giving him a reason to live. On Disc Two, there's an episode where Johnny has the opportunity to stop Greg Stillson's bid for Congress by supporting the opposing candidate, Harrison Fisher (played by guest star, Gerald McRaney). The only problem is that when Johnny shakes Fisher's hand, he sees Fisher as part a Navy Seal team in Vietnam destroying a village of innocent women and children. Fisher immediately senses what Johnny saw and doesn't know what to do. The thing is that Fisher's a good man and he can beat Stillson in the election. What to do is the question. Another episode on Disc Two deals with an elderly man (played by Robert Culp) that Johnny befriends. The man used to be a spy for the American government. Now, he's kept under a kind of house arrest because of the knowledge that's inside his head. When Johnny gets too involved with the man, the government starts putting pressure on him to back off or else, not to mention moving the man to a different location. On Disc Three, there's an episode where Johnny unintentionally causes the death of a low level mobster who was planning to murder his boss in order to protect the woman he loved. When Johnny finally discovers the hidden reasons behind the mobster's actions, he decides to put his life on the line and to do what the man was unable to accomplish. In still another episode, Johnny finds out this his best friend is dying from a heart disease, but that he will receive a donor's heart at the last minute. The catch here is that it will be from his friend's sister (played by Ally Sheedy), who dies in an unexpected car accident. The sister is in love with Johnny and wants to begin a relationship with him. Johnny tries to change the outcome so that both will live, but in the end it finally comes down to whether or not Johnny allows his friend to die, or his friend's sister to live and what that will set in motion. On Disc Four, a particular episode has Johnny seeing a vision of himself kissing the beautiful woman that he's sitting next to in a restaurant bar and then the both of them being murdered by a would-be mugger. Everything he attempts to do to change the future causes a different, but equally fatal outcome. He also finds himself attracted to this lady and realizes that it could affect her decision about accepting a marriage proposal. Last, but not least, on Disc Five is an episode that will lead you into Season Three. A man from the future (played by Frank Whaley) warns Johnny about the death of his wife and daughter and wants Johnny to save them. In return, he'll tell Johnny what happens when Armageddon arrives. What he shows Johnny will have you running out to buy the boxed set of Season Three.
These were just a few of the great episodes in the second season of The Dead Zone. All the guest stars played their roles to the hilt and made you care about the finale. You either wanted them to live or to die, depending of their character. The episodes also show you just how difficult it would be for a man of Johnny's ability to help those that he comes into contact with. Most of the people he tries to help don't believe in his visions and distrust him. That, however, doesn't deter him in his efforts to help. There was one episode in which the airplane that he and the Reverend Purdy were flying on was going to crash. When Johnny attempted to warn the captain of the plane, the Air Marshall on board arrested him. What would you do if you were him in this situation? Or, if you were a passenger on the plane, wouldn't you think the strange-acting guy was nuttier than a fruitcake? There were a number of times when watching the various episodes that I would've held back on what I'd seen in my visions if I were Johnny, keeping my mouth shut and allowing nature to take its course. No, not Johnny! He jumps right into the dilemma with both legs kicking. And, of course, every action has a reaction. You can't always change the future of something without creating a worse scenario. I will say that Anthony Michael Hall deserves a Golden Globe Award or something for his magnificent performance in every single show. Talk about a hard-working actor. This man is in just about every scene in every show. Mr. Hall also has the character down perfectly. This is a very talented actor who deserves a lot of credit for making this television series work. No brag, just fact. As far as the extras go, all five of the discs in the set have bonus features on them that deal with the making of a particular episode, how the whole show is produced and how they try to stay within the budget, not to mention numerous interviews with the guest stars. Now, if only Season Three and Season Four are as good as Season Two, I'll be one happy camper.
DEAD ZONE---ALMOST DEAD.......2007-03-20
This was kind of hard to follow since i didnt have season one, but i really like the flashbacks and how it (attempts) to explain things, will re-vamp my review after i see season one (which i just ordered)
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- Enough Filler already
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- Dead Zone Season 3
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ASIN: B0009A407A
Release Date: 2005-06-07 |
Product Description
Based on the characters and story from the best-selling book by Stephen King, "The Dead Zone" is a unique psychological thriller that combines a rich mix of action, the paranormal and a continuing quest for justice.
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Running Time 508 Min
Format: DVD MOVIE
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Three seasons into it, The Dead Zone has cemented its stature as one of television's most ambitious and compelling series, combining action, psychological drama, and elements of sci-fi and the supernatural in twelve episodes contained on three discs in this handsome, bonus-filled package. Based on Stephen King's 1979 novel (later a feature film starring Christopher Walken), The Dead Zone was adapted for TV by Michael and Shawn Piller, with actor Anthony Michael Hall (previously best known for his roles in the mid-'80s hits The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles) as star, co-producer, and occasional director. Hall ably plays Johnny Smith, who has recovered from a six-year coma to discover that he now has some rather remarkable powers; merely by touching other people, or objects touched by others, Smith has visions that illuminate events that have happened, will happen, or that are taking place elsewhere. He has put this ability to use as a psychic, working with the police in the Maine town in which the stories take place.
Understanding all of this may take a while for the uninitiated; not only does Smith jump both forward and back in time, but he often sees himself in his visions, and sometimes we're watching the Johnny of the present with the one from the past onscreen at the same time. The Dead Zone has a lot on its hands in each episode, with a stand-alone storyline (a Rep. Gary Condit-Chandra Levy takeoff in "Finding Rachel," a Columbine-esque school shooting in "Cycle of Violence") balancing the ongoing matter of Smith's visions--how they came to be ("Collision" details the car accident that led to his coma and, eventually, his powers), how to interpret them, and whether they're a blessing or a curse. All of that is mixed together with his strange new personal life (his pregnant fiancé, played by Nicole De Boer, married the local sheriff while Johnny was out of commission). And then there's the overriding series theme, which is heavily featured in the first two episodes of this season but mentioned only occasionally thereafter: Armageddon is coming, Johnny alone lives through it, he might even cause it
and maybe he's the only one who can prevent it.
It's a tough act to pull off week after week, but while the show occasionally seems about to collapse under its own weight, it mostly succeeds, albeit without a shred of humor and an ultra-serious, portentous vibe that gets a little tedious. At the very least, The Dead Zone makes for consistently intriguing viewing. The generous bonus features include commentary (by Hall and many others) for every episode, three featurettes, and more. --Sam Graham
Customer Reviews:
the dead zone.......2007-08-01
i love the dead zone i bought all 4 seaons and love them all i even got my mom into watching the show if you want to watch a good show then buy the dead zone you get to see how he saves lives and stops destruction it is a really amazing show buy it and see for yourself.
Enough Filler already.......2007-07-22
Of the 12 episodes, only two invlove the main "stillson" plot. Will they be able to drag this series out as long as they did they X-files? Get to the point already.
wow.......2007-04-05
I really enjoyed watching this box set. It was my first chance to watch it and was well pleased
Dead Zone Season 3.......2007-01-20
We couldn't find this very popular season anywhere and I looked and as usual Amazon had it and for a price less than what we paid for the other seasons. Great value
not subtitles!!!.......2006-11-10
Good, but the absence of subtitles in english are not clear,not very good.
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- Very good Shocker from Stephen King and David Cronenberg.
- One of the Better Stephen King Screen Adaptations
- This Movie Is a Thought Experiment
- ONE OF THE BEST "KING" ADAPTIONS TO DATE!
- "You're Going To Get An Ice Cream Headache...."
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The Dead Zone (Special Collector's Edition)
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Brooke Adams ,
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ASIN: B000GBEWH0
Release Date: 2006-09-26 |
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The Dead Zone is based on a novel by Stephen King, directed by David Cronenberg (Scanners, The Fly) and produced by Debra Hill (Halloween, The Fog). Such a trio of horror vets would be expected to come up with an evening of shocks and gore, but The Dead Zone is a surprise. While it has great atmospheric eeriness and undeniably scary moments, The Dead Zone is at heart a sensitive and thoughtful portrayal of main character Johnny Smith's dilemma. Christopher Walken, king of the vaguely creepy, plays Smith, a man who awakens from a five-year coma with the very mixed blessing of second sight. At the mere touch of a hand, Smith is unwillingly launched into scenes of past and future terror. (Director Cronenberg is said to have fired blanks from a .357 Magnum just out of camera range to keep Walken's flinching spontaneous.) The Dead Zone wisely takes its time telling the story, and thus allows for some great performances. Walken gives a rich portrayal of the conflicted Smith, and Colleen Dewhurst and Tom Skerritt both do welcome turns in smaller roles. The most fun of all, though, is clearly being had by Martin Sheen, who gives a spirited performance as a complete sleazebag. --Ali Davis
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Christopher Walken wakes from a coma due to a car accident, only to find he has lost five years of his life, and yet gained psychic powers. Foreseeing the future appears to be a 'gift' at first, but ends up causing problems
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Very good Shocker from Stephen King and David Cronenberg........2007-07-27
Teacher Johnny Smith (Christopher Walken) had a good life until he gets into a car accident, luckily he survives and wakes up from a coma after 5 years. He discovers that he now has a special power to see people's futures.
A fascinating and well acted sci-fi horror thriller based on a novel by Stephen King and directed by David Cronenberg ("Scanners", "Videodrome", "The Fly", "A History of Violence")with producer Debra Hill ("Halloween", "Escape from New York"). This cerebral and stylish thriller also co-stars Martin Sheen as a future senator and Tom Skerritt, the film is one of the better Stephen King adaptations if not one of the best.
This Collector's Edition DVD has good picture and sound with extras like four featurettes and a theatrical trailer, it's one of Cronenberg's finest movies and worth owning if your into sci-fi and horror.
Also recommended: "The Butterfly Effect", "Dead Ringers", "Scanners", "Carrie", "Final Destination Trilogy", "Misery", "Firestarter", "Akira", "Unbreakable", "Nomads", "Making Contact (a.k.a. Joey)", "The Manchaurian Canidate (1962 and 2004)" and "The Fly (1986)".
One of the Better Stephen King Screen Adaptations.......2007-05-18
David Cronenberg directs the Stephen King novel about a man who awakes from a coma with a life draining ability to see future tragedies when making contact with people. He also finds he can change these morbid outcomes. The screenplay (not written by Cronenberg or King) remains the films only real flaw besides some questionable supporting cast members. The novel is not a book that would make a perfect story to tell on film so the screenplay sort of stays in the shallow end and spits forth each episode that our hero Johnny Smith expereinces one at a time and without the level of understanding and depth King's book has. That is not to say The Dead Zone isn't a good movie. It's actually a very good movie.
The film remains a semi-classic in the suspense genre. Cronenberg has a way of handling scenes that is very European despite lacking the technical skills of his peers. He can give the actors very specific emotional direction and tell so much with using little or no dialogue. This helps the screenplay because it only offers some flashes of great dialogue. Cronenberg loves taking on films that lack certain aspects and giving them depth in places you never thought could have it. He is a unique force in independant films and earns his stars among the mainstream fans with this film. Martin Sheen surprisingly gives a solid performance here as well. He plays a crooked politician bent on gaining the presidency and earns our hatred quickly. He is actually quite remarkable here.
O.K., now it's time to play favorites. Johnny Smith is played by one of the most identifiable actors of all time. The greatest character and supporting acting of all time in my eyes and here we see him in a rare feature role. He is Christopher Walken and with all the imitations of his wild talk and bizarre off-screen shenanigans aside, he is quite simply an amazing actor. He takes his role very seriously here and turns the film from mediocrity into a very good movie. He takes the character for what readers may have loved about him and that is that he is your every day guy who happened upon some very usual and at times deeply sad circumstances...it just wasn't in the cards or it wasn't meant to be like Smith's Doctor felt. For those who read the novel you'll see subtle references to some of the more robust thinking in the story but never quite enough. There is an underlying message in the film that I really wish wasn't somewhat lost among the communication of the screenplay and the direction. King's novel touches on these things tremendously well and makes us question fate and wonder if time and death is really just so one-dimensional. The film makes you think if you want it to, but not like the novel which is truly one of King's greatest. I honestly believe Walken may have been the only guy on the set who understood this about the story.
If you are looking for a film full of suspense and several exciting climaxes and you like Christopher Walken, then I highly recommend The Dead Zone...but keep in mind that so few King novels have been done real justice with a film and where this is probably not one of them it remains a very good movie. It isn't quite Carrie or The Shining but it is still very good.
This Movie Is a Thought Experiment.......2007-05-18
I am used to Stephen King's work being horror stories. It was surprising for me to discover that this was not a horror story, but a thriller. I will not describe the story for the fear of revealing the plot. One thing I will say is that the description on the reverse of the package concentrates too much on the particulars of what happens to an individual and totally neglects the bigger implication - that this is Stephen King's thought experiment of what would happen if a person possessed a power that most other people do not possess - of the particular power of seeing the future, the past or the present - but elsewhere. What kinds of possibilities are opened for such a person? How would the society and individuals interpret his actions? This is, indeed, a thought experiment in sociology of ESP. I enjoyed this movie and was surprised.
ONE OF THE BEST "KING" ADAPTIONS TO DATE!.......2007-04-08
This is an impressive king adaption. Walkin is mezmerising as the man who can not only see the future,but he can change it. The rest of the cast is excellent in this first rate production of one of my favorite thrillers! This film deserves a completely remastered DVD treatment.
"You're Going To Get An Ice Cream Headache....".......2007-03-12
Stephen King has always been an enigma to me. Once in a while there's some pretty good adaptations of his novels("Carrie, "The Shining", "Misery") though it's his short works that seem to have produced the better films("Stand by Me", "The Shawshank Redemption", "The Green Mile"). "The Dead Zone" falls in the category of slightly above average thanks to the stellar direction of horror-meister David Cronenberg and a top-notch cast led by Christopher Walken. There were moments of deja vu here where I felt the film was derivative of a "Twilight Zone" or "Outer Limits" episode but there's also some genuine inspired moments as well. King has some interesting things to say about telepathy and the responsiblities of those imbued with it. Walken has a sympathetic turn here as the telepath whose psychic abilities are foisted on him. Good supporting work by vets Herbert Lom as Walken's physical therapist, Tom Skeritt as a local sheriff, cult fave Anthony Zerbe("The Omega Man", TV's "Harry-O") as a father who hires Walken to tutor his son. Martin Sheen's work here kind of anticipates "The West Wing". Think of Josiah Bartlett's evil twin. Not bad but could have used more cowbell.
Average customer rating:
- Good Collection of King Movies
- Two five star movies, one four star movie, and one stinker.
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The Stephen King Collection (Pet Sematary Special Collector's Edition / The Dead Zone Special Collector's Edition / Graveyard Shift / Silver Bullet)
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Stephen King's It
ASIN: B000GBEWS4
Release Date: 2006-09-26 |
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The Stephen King Collection, a box set of four films, Graveyard Shift, The Dead Zone, Silver Bullet, and Pet Sematary, is great in that it provides viewers with a full range of King movies, from the truly eerie to the terrible. The set's two finest movies, The Dead Zone, directed by David Cronenberg and starring Christopher Walken, and Pet Sematary--arguably King's finest story adapted to film--both come as Special Collector's Editions, with excellent bonus material, including lengthy interviews with both Stephen King and the directors. Pet Sematary, shot in King's home territory, Maine, tells the story of city slickers Rachel and Louis Creed (Denise Crosby, Dale Midkiff), who move to the country to raise their daughter, Ellen, in peace. They learn that they've relocated onto a trucking thoroughfare, and Ellen consequently loses her pet cat. The plot quickly riffs out into mystical, traumatic territory. Louis's neighbor Jud Crandall takes Louis to ancient Indian burial grounds, where the dead are reanimated. The Creeds's zombie cat sparks this Frankenstein-ian adventure, pitting urban settings against rural, and the horrific against the pastoral. Pet Sematary looks more and more like Hitchcock, thanks to director Mary Lambert's careful attention to detail. The low point in the set is Graveyard Shift, a washed-up story about a cotton factory that's not only infested by carnivorous rats, but also hosts a dragon/pterodactyl. As night-shift employees get continuously munched, Bachman Mills' owner Mr. Warwick is forced to clean up squalid conditions, for which he hires a basement clean-up crew. Crew members are slaughtered as they try to combat their discovered behemoth, and grizzly scenes showing rats, humans, and the beast's head being chewed up in the cotton gin reduce Graveyard Shift to schlock gore. One is reminded of the intricacies involved in adapting books to film. As King has managed to be an integral part of his film projects, there are still successes and failures. All the movies in this set, though, still bear King's trademark, a love for "supernatural deadfall." --Trinie Dalton
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With the Stephen King Collection, fans can own 4 of his best films in a spine-tingling, horror-filled 4-disc Collection. Collection includes Pet Semetary SCE, The Dead Zone SCE, Silver Bullet, and Graveyard Shift.
Customer Reviews:
Good Collection of King Movies.......2007-03-19
Certainly, my opinion is subjective because I like this sort of fare, silly and all. "Graveyard Shift" is indeed the weakest one, made entertaining by the bad acting of all involved. "Pet Sematary" is also badly acted, though Fred Gwynne is on hand to save much of it. It's one of King's more mean-spirited plots, and if there was humor involved (as the extras purport), I missed most of it. "Silver Bullet" is an odd film, a rather sweet coming-of-age film with a twist. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. (Even Corey Haim was almost tolerable.) And, of course, the special edition of "The Dead Zone" stands way above the rest. Fine acting and direction help secure its place among the best King films. Save it for last...OK, some are silly and mindless, but I like most horror films for that very reason. This collection has the added benefit of a couple of winners. The widescreen transfer is excellent. The price is good. I recommend it...all 4 are true to King, inasmuch as they all take place in Maine.
Two five star movies, one four star movie, and one stinker........2006-10-10
I give five stars for The Dead Zone and Silver Bullet. I give four stars to Pet Semetary. Zero stars go to Graveyard Shift. All in all, it is a good set that is worth the price for three of the films. Just buy it for The Dead Zone, Silver Bullet, and Pet Semetary.
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- I was disappointed in this one
- STUPID, STUPID, STUPID!
- Wanted to Hate It...
- Dead Zone Fans Beware
- Very good for a TV show
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The Dead Zone (TV Pilot)
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ASIN: B00006JU81
Release Date: 2002-11-05 |
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Based on the characters and story from the best-selling book by Stephen King, The Dead Zone is unique psychological thriller that combines a rich mix of action, the paranormal and a continuing quest for justice. Johnny Smith's life is interrupted by a near fatal car crash that leaves him in a deep comma for six years. When he regains consciousness he discovers that he now possesses amazing psychic powers - powers that allow him to see into the life of anyone he touches.
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I was disappointed in this one.......2007-05-23
I am a Stephan King horror fan and when I read on the front of the DVD cover it was based on characters from his novel I wanted to see it. I knew that it was a TV pilot, but this was nothing like or associated with SK's characters in the orginal Dead Zone movie or book. It was loosely based, if at all, on his work. I did like the movie and that is why I am giving this movie 3 stars instead of 1 or 2. The story was good and did stand on it's own as an orginal movie. I just thought that the cover of the DVD was deceiving. Sorry guys if I have offended anyone about this movie. It is just my opinion.
STUPID, STUPID, STUPID!.......2006-05-24
Oh I hate this crappy schlocky turkey. The original was a classic that was a great adaptation that did justice to the Stephen King novel (and I liked it alot better than the novel). No offense to Anthony Micheal hall, he is a good actor, but good actors don't save messes like this. Stick with the original David Cronenberg film and the novel. Avoid this bunk.
Wanted to Hate It..........2004-10-24
being a huge fan of the Stephen King novel, and of the thinking that the original version was good enough, I really was expecting this to be lame. Thankfully, my fears were annhialated. Although this is merely influenced by the novel, they did stay true to the characters' personalities. This pilot won me over, and now I am excited to see the rest of the episodes, since I feel that I will once again be able to spend time with many of the charcters I loved so much from the book.
Anthony Michael Hall was even more effective as Johnny Smith than Christopher Walken was in the original. The overall feel rings true to the novel. Definitly worth checking out!
Dead Zone Fans Beware.......2004-05-16
Warning -- If you are looking for the unaired original Dead Zone pilot episode that was offered for a short time as a bonus to those who purchased the First Season Set, do not buy this DVD.
Although this is a great DVD, it is the same first episode that is included in the First Season Set.
I purchased the first season set after the deadline for taking advantage of the offer for the bonus DVD. I really wanted to see the original unaired pilot episode and I mistakenly thought that this was it. To my dismay found that it was the 2 hour series premier that I already had on the First Season Set.
I guess this one will find its way to a friend or end up in the used bin at the video store.
If you are unfamiliar with The Dead Zone and don't want to lay out the bucks for the complete First Season Set, this DVD is an outstanding intro to the series. However, if you love the series, go for the gusto and get the set. I'm on my second viewing of the set and can't wait for the release of the Second Season Set.
Very good for a TV show.......2004-05-04
The pilot is included with the first-season DVD, so now I have two of them. The production is very good, as are the special effects, especially the scenes in Vietnam where debris is frozen in mid-air while the lead character walks through the dustry street.
The story is tight, and the writing is good. I'd like to have seen Rev. Purdy's character better explained, but I think that will make itself known in the first season, which I'm now watching.
Overall, it's a really good story and makes you think about the possibilities.
I'm glad it's a cable show, because the cable shows these days seem to do a better job at developing characters and offering something fresh and unique. That is: They aren't afraid to take chances.
I think we've all had enough reality on television that "The Dead Zone" is a welcome chance to walk on the other side.
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Gohan has been kidnapped! To make matters worse, the evil Garlic Jr. is gathering the Dragon Balls to wish for immortality. Then he will be able to take over Earth to gain revenge for his father's death.
Goku rushes to save Gohan, but arrives at the fortress just as Garlic Jr. summons the Eternal Dragon! Krillin and Piccolo try to help Goku, but their powers are no match for Garlic Jr., who creates a Dead Zone to suck the heroes into oblivion! Goku begins to show his hidden power, but will it be enough?!
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Running Time 50 Min.
Format: DVD MOVIE
Customer Reviews:
The first Dragon Ball Z movie.......2007-05-27
Dead Zone AKA Return My Gohan. The first Dragon Ball Z movie.
INTRODUCTION:
The Dragon Ball Z series is one of the finest animes out there, as any fan of Japanese animation will tell you. The series has a "love it or hate it" reputation, but those fans who get into the series are totally immersed by it for a number of reasons. Young people love the series for the fast-paced action and adventure, while older fans enjoy it for the sheer number of characters, and the way they are developed and evolve over the course of time. It's no wonder the series is considered Akira Toriyama's magnum opus, and by far the best of the three Dragon Ball series. When Toei animation made Dragon Ball into an anime, they didn't copy Toriyama's mangas verbatim. They added in many sagas and plot elements not in the manga, often as a result so that the manga and anime were released at the same pace. Toei even created movies based on the series! There were thirteen movies, two television specials, and one OVA/OAV. While not usually canon to the storyline, they are an undeniable part of the Dragon Ball Z franchise that can't be ignored.
OVERVIEW:
This is the first of the thirteen Dragon Ball Z movies.
THE STORY:
It's a year before Dragon Ball Z begins, and four years since Goku defeated Piccolo Jr. at the World Martial Arts Tournament. Goku has settled down in a peaceful life with new new wife Chi Chi and son, Gohan. Everything is going great until monsters attack Chi Chi and the Ox King, and kidnap Gohan. Garlic Jr., a demon who is the son of a being who wanted to ascend to the role of Kami but didn't succeed (due to his evil motives), is out for revenge. He wants to wipe out the world's inhabitants and create a new dark age. Goku sets off to rescue his son, and save the world once again.
REVIEW OF STORY:
A lot of people tend to bash this movie, and I don't really see why. It's a great story (a nice "prequel to DBZ itself.) The action here is considerably more hand-to-hand (as opposed to energy attacks) than in later DBZ sagas/stories/movies/etc., which is a nice change from what you may be used to. Piccolo's scenes (particularly the one where he launches an all-out assault on one of Garlic's henches) are excellent. Gohan gets two hilarious scenes, but I won't spoil them (of course plenty of other reviews do, so if you're curious, just read them.) Overall it's a good story. A bit boring at times and not the best, but it works.
OFFICIAL?
Not likely. Not only did this story (like all the movies) not occur in the original manga, but there are too many plot holes. Goku's friends all know Gohan here, but didn't know him one year later when Z begins. Same with Gohan's hidden power, which surprised Goku and Piccolo in the series despite them seeing it in this movie. Garlic Jr. wants immortality, but tries to kill Kami/Piccolo - which would have rendered the Dragon Balls useless had his assault succeeded. Weird. Ultimately, the movie doesn't fit in the storyline (rendering the anime-only Garlic Jr. saga false as well), but it possibly could have happened in the alternate Future Trunks timeline.
REVIEW OF DVD:
There are two releases of this film on DVD - Pioneer and FUNimation.
The Pioneer DVD is poorly designed in that the movie starts automatically and the menus are difficult to navigate. However, it has better bonus features than the newer FUNimation DVD, not to mention a better dub (see the next section of my review for more information.) Get this DVD if you plan to watch the dub more often than the sub.
The FUNimation DVD has easy-to-navigate menus, and a better Japanese subtitled version, thanks to the always-great translating skills of Steven J. Simmons. While the Pioneer sub version uses English-ized versions of Japanese titles/terms, Simmons' subtitles retain Japanese titles (Kun. Sama, etc.) However it has weak bonus material. Get this DVD is you plan to watch the sub more often than the dub.
THE DUBBED VERSION:
There are two dubs of this movie - Pioneer and FUNimation.
Pioneer's dub of Dead Zone is PHENOMENAL. It has the original Japanese score as background music, and the dialogue is almost identical to the Japanese version. My only issues with the dub are the choices of some of the voice actors - this is when Peter Kelamis took over as Goku, and he couldn't hold a candle to the earlier Ian James Corlett. Likewise, Roshi has this horrendous squeaky voice, but he's only in the movie for less than a minute, so no biggie there. By far the better of the two dubs. Get this DVD if you prefer watching the dub.
FUNimation's dub? Not so good. The original Japanese score is replaced by the music you'd expect in a dubbed DBZ movie, the "Gohan is drunk" scene is ruined, and a ton of dialogue was changed around. Why couldn't they just copy Pioneer's script verbatim with the newer FUNimation voice actors? But this DVD does feature a better and more accurate subbed version, so you should get this DVD if you're gonna be watching the original Japanese version more often.
OVERALL:
Good movie. Get the Pioneer DVD if you like dubbed DBZ, and get the FUNimation DVD (available in a box with the other first two movies) if you prefer the Japanese versions.
EDITION NOTES:
Pioneer's out-of-print DVD or FUNimation's version (also available in the aforementioned box set.) Those are your choices here. Once again:
Pioneer DVD if you want a good dubbed version.
FUNimation DVD if you want a more accurately-translated Japanese subtitled version.
DRAGON BALL Z DEAD ZONE A REALLY GREAT MOVIE.......2006-03-30
DEAD ZONE IS A GOOD MOVIE THERE IS A LOT OF ACTION BUT GOKU'S VOICE IS DIFFERENT ALSO CHI-CHI AND PICCOLO IS EVIL BUT HE JOINS FORCES WITH GOKU TO FIGHT GARLIC JUNIOR,PICCOLO HELPS GOKU BECAUSE AT THE BIGGINING PICCOLO GETS ATTACKED BY GARLIC JUNIOR'S HENCHMEN GARLIC DOESN'T DIE HE JUST GETS THROWN INTO THE DEAD ZONE CAUSE OF GOHAN THIS MOVIE IS ONE OF THE BEST
HEROES FOR THIS MOVIE:
GOKU
PICCOLO
KRILLIN,BUT DOES NOT FIGHT
GOHAN
THE BAD GUYS FOR THIS MOVIE:
GARLIC JUNIOR
THE 3 HENCHMEN OF GARLIC JUNIOR
The First and the Best.......2006-01-26
Of all the numerous DBZ American movie releases (discounting The History of Trunks and Bardock the Father of Goku) Dead Zone was the first and the best, and the only one to actually have some life in the series. In many ways, it's an introduction to the DBZ series, as it introduces Goku as he is currently, shows us what he's been up to, and brings in his son, Gohan. Along with that, Piccolo and Krillin join the action.
And in this one, the bad guy wins. Garlic Jr., who later has a saga between Freeza and Trunks, starts the movie by collecting the Dragon Balls and making his wish for immortality with the Eternal Dragon. But, while obtaining the balls, Garlic Jr. kidnaps Gohan, who wears the 4-star ball on a hat, and thus Goku gets involved. In an attempt to save his son, Goku, with Krillin's help, and eventually Piccolo's help as well, battles Garlic Jr.'s numerous, spice-related henchmen until the final, inevitable showdown with the immortal Garlic Jr., who has not only a powerful fighting form, but the Dead Zone sucking in the Earth into its Limbo as well. And then, Gohan stirs...
This movie carries itself with some great action, and in this one it has yet to become pointless. Enemies aren't suddenly introduced to make the movie longer. We know who Goku will face from the start. Along with that, it has some pretty funny moments, like Gohan's tripping scene--he accidentally eats a drug-laced fruit--which ends with Gohan peeing on Krillin's head.
Unfortunately, this movie started the never-ending trend of keeping the "movie" length less than an hour. Everything in this movie, and the ones to come, seem jammed in. Something you rarely see in the DBZ series is a fight that lasts less than five minutes. Most go into episode after episode. Maybe this was a good thing about the movie, but you kind of get used to something and to have it suddenly stop is kind of a jarring feeling.
Still, Dead Zone is the best of the movies, with some good action and laughs. And the good thing about this movie is that anyone could pick it up and enjoy it, whether you're a new fan or a long-standing one. And if you haven't yet seen this and you are a fan, then pick this up.
A Very Good Remake.......2005-08-04
I bought the movie last saturday and i watched when i got home. I thoguht it was better than the original movie because it's the way it was supposed to be made. I always say, "The original is the best, unless it's uncut." After I watched the movie, I watched the commentary. I'm a hard person to make laugh, but the commentary people got me to laugh. I would recommend getting this movie if you've seen the first one. I would also recommend this to any person who hasn't seen this movie before so they can see it the way it was meant to be seen. It is definitely worth the money buying this movie.
Dead Zone.......2005-07-03
I bought the Pioneer version of this a few months before this one came out. The movie was very good, but I didn't like the voices at all and the picture quality was simply awful. But, with this version of it, they use the FUNimation voices, with new music and a new script, which I like better than the Pioneer script. (Which was actually the Japanese script.)
Many people like the Pioneer version over this one becquse they used the Japenese music and dialouge. However, if you want that, just watch the Japenese version of it, on this DVD. (Pioneer always had poor subtitles on their DVD's, but FUnimation always gets the subtitles right.) Also, this is the digitally remastered version, and it looks very, very good.
I'm so glad they're finally releasing the Ultimate Uncut editions. Pioneer took and butchered a great series, cutting the climactic Goku Vegeta battle into utter crap, and ruined the great Namek saga. Finally, we'll see these episodes, (and movies-World's Strongest and Tree of Might are also being re-released) the way they were meant to be seen.
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- Very good Shocker from Stephen King and David Cronenberg.
- One of the Better Stephen King Screen Adaptations
- This Movie Is a Thought Experiment
- ONE OF THE BEST "KING" ADAPTIONS TO DATE!
- "You're Going To Get An Ice Cream Headache...."
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The Dead Zone
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The Dead Zone is based on a novel by Stephen King, directed by David Cronenberg (Scanners, The Fly) and produced by Debra Hill (Halloween, The Fog). Such a trio of horror vets would be expected to come up with an evening of shocks and gore, but The Dead Zone is a surprise. While it has great atmospheric eeriness and undeniably scary moments, The Dead Zone is at heart a sensitive and thoughtful portrayal of main character Johnny Smith's dilemma. Christopher Walken, king of the vaguely creepy, plays Smith, a man who awakens from a five-year coma with the very mixed blessing of second sight. At the mere touch of a hand, Smith is unwillingly launched into scenes of past and future terror. (Director Cronenberg is said to have fired blanks from a .357 Magnum just out of camera range to keep Walken's flinching spontaneous.) The Dead Zone wisely takes its time telling the story, and thus allows for some great performances. Walken gives a rich portrayal of the conflicted Smith, and Colleen Dewhurst and Tom Skerritt both do welcome turns in smaller roles. The most fun of all, though, is clearly being had by Martin Sheen, who gives a spirited performance as a complete sleazebag. --Ali Davis
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Very good Shocker from Stephen King and David Cronenberg........2007-07-27
Teacher Johnny Smith (Christopher Walken) had a good life until he gets into a car accident, luckily he survives and wakes up from a coma after 5 years. He discovers that he now has a special power to see people's futures.
A fascinating and well acted sci-fi horror thriller based on a novel by Stephen King and directed by David Cronenberg ("Scanners", "Videodrome", "The Fly", "A History of Violence")with producer Debra Hill ("Halloween", "Escape from New York"). This cerebral and stylish thriller also co-stars Martin Sheen as a future senator and Tom Skerritt, the film is one of the better Stephen King adaptations if not one of the best.
This Collector's Edition DVD has good picture and sound with extras like four featurettes and a theatrical trailer, it's one of Cronenberg's finest movies and worth owning if your into sci-fi and horror.
Also recommended: "The Butterfly Effect", "Dead Ringers", "Scanners", "Carrie", "Final Destination Trilogy", "Misery", "Firestarter", "Akira", "Unbreakable", "Nomads", "Making Contact (a.k.a. Joey)", "The Manchaurian Canidate (1962 and 2004)" and "The Fly (1986)".
One of the Better Stephen King Screen Adaptations.......2007-05-18
David Cronenberg directs the Stephen King novel about a man who awakes from a coma with a life draining ability to see future tragedies when making contact with people. He also finds he can change these morbid outcomes. The screenplay (not written by Cronenberg or King) remains the films only real flaw besides some questionable supporting cast members. The novel is not a book that would make a perfect story to tell on film so the screenplay sort of stays in the shallow end and spits forth each episode that our hero Johnny Smith expereinces one at a time and without the level of understanding and depth King's book has. That is not to say The Dead Zone isn't a good movie. It's actually a very good movie.
The film remains a semi-classic in the suspense genre. Cronenberg has a way of handling scenes that is very European despite lacking the technical skills of his peers. He can give the actors very specific emotional direction and tell so much with using little or no dialogue. This helps the screenplay because it only offers some flashes of great dialogue. Cronenberg loves taking on films that lack certain aspects and giving them depth in places you never thought could have it. He is a unique force in independant films and earns his stars among the mainstream fans with this film. Martin Sheen surprisingly gives a solid performance here as well. He plays a crooked politician bent on gaining the presidency and earns our hatred quickly. He is actually quite remarkable here.
O.K., now it's time to play favorites. Johnny Smith is played by one of the most identifiable actors of all time. The greatest character and supporting acting of all time in my eyes and here we see him in a rare feature role. He is Christopher Walken and with all the imitations of his wild talk and bizarre off-screen shenanigans aside, he is quite simply an amazing actor. He takes his role very seriously here and turns the film from mediocrity into a very good movie. He takes the character for what readers may have loved about him and that is that he is your every day guy who happened upon some very usual and at times deeply sad circumstances...it just wasn't in the cards or it wasn't meant to be like Smith's Doctor felt. For those who read the novel you'll see subtle references to some of the more robust thinking in the story but never quite enough. There is an underlying message in the film that I really wish wasn't somewhat lost among the communication of the screenplay and the direction. King's novel touches on these things tremendously well and makes us question fate and wonder if time and death is really just so one-dimensional. The film makes you think if you want it to, but not like the novel which is truly one of King's greatest. I honestly believe Walken may have been the only guy on the set who understood this about the story.
If you are looking for a film full of suspense and several exciting climaxes and you like Christopher Walken, then I highly recommend The Dead Zone...but keep in mind that so few King novels have been done real justice with a film and where this is probably not one of them it remains a very good movie. It isn't quite Carrie or The Shining but it is still very good.
This Movie Is a Thought Experiment.......2007-05-18
I am used to Stephen King's work being horror stories. It was surprising for me to discover that this was not a horror story, but a thriller. I will not describe the story for the fear of revealing the plot. One thing I will say is that the description on the reverse of the package concentrates too much on the particulars of what happens to an individual and totally neglects the bigger implication - that this is Stephen King's thought experiment of what would happen if a person possessed a power that most other people do not possess - of the particular power of seeing the future, the past or the present - but elsewhere. What kinds of possibilities are opened for such a person? How would the society and individuals interpret his actions? This is, indeed, a thought experiment in sociology of ESP. I enjoyed this movie and was surprised.
ONE OF THE BEST "KING" ADAPTIONS TO DATE!.......2007-04-08
This is an impressive king adaption. Walkin is mezmerising as the man who can not only see the future,but he can change it. The rest of the cast is excellent in this first rate production of one of my favorite thrillers! This film deserves a completely remastered DVD treatment.
"You're Going To Get An Ice Cream Headache....".......2007-03-12
Stephen King has always been an enigma to me. Once in a while there's some pretty good adaptations of his novels("Carrie, "The Shining", "Misery") though it's his short works that seem to have produced the better films("Stand by Me", "The Shawshank Redemption", "The Green Mile"). "The Dead Zone" falls in the category of slightly above average thanks to the stellar direction of horror-meister David Cronenberg and a top-notch cast led by Christopher Walken. There were moments of deja vu here where I felt the film was derivative of a "Twilight Zone" or "Outer Limits" episode but there's also some genuine inspired moments as well. King has some interesting things to say about telepathy and the responsiblities of those imbued with it. Walken has a sympathetic turn here as the telepath whose psychic abilities are foisted on him. Good supporting work by vets Herbert Lom as Walken's physical therapist, Tom Skeritt as a local sheriff, cult fave Anthony Zerbe("The Omega Man", TV's "Harry-O") as a father who hires Walken to tutor his son. Martin Sheen's work here kind of anticipates "The West Wing". Think of Josiah Bartlett's evil twin. Not bad but could have used more cowbell.
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