Black Moon Rising
List Price:
Our Price: $9.93
You Save: $0.05 (1%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $6.42 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD details
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD details
Actor: Linda Hamilton, Nick Cassavetes, Richard Jaeckel, Robert Vaughn, Tommy Lee JonesBrand: Fox
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-12-18
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: ANCHOR BAY
DVD Reviews of Black Moon Rising
DVD Review: Finally, a good DVD version! - A great 80's B-Movie!
Summary: 4 Stars
This review is for the Black Moon Rising DVD with UPC 013131549690 and ASIN: B000WC38DM, from Starz / AnchorBay. DVD Release Date: December 18, 2007.
There are several versions of Black Moon Rising available on DVD. Please be aware that many have VERY poor transfers, are full-screen (cropped), and some are even missing the opening computer "text" that sets up the plot. I've purchased three versions on DVD and this one (The 2007 release) seems to be the only one that finally gets it right.
Black Moon Rising is based on a story by John Carpenter, who is also listed as a co-writer of the screenplay. If you're looking for a good action B-Movie from the 80's, Black Moon Rising should be at the top of your list. Here's why....
Perfectly cast; Tommy Lee Jones totally owns the role of "Quint", a character that should have seen many more big screen adventures. Linda Hamilton, fresh off her "Terminator" success, delivers a fine performance as "Nina", a professional car thief. Film and TV veteran Robert Vaughn (The Man From UNCLE, Magnificent Seven) makes an excellent villain. Even the supporting cast (Bubba Smith, Richard Jaeckel, Lee Ving) are right on target!
I cannot review this movie without also mentioning the OUTSTANDING score by legendary tv and film composer Lalo Schifrin, who is perhaps best known for having created the "mission impossible" theme. I must also mention the incredible "Black Moon" car, which looks absolutely great!
The weakest link within the film is a screenplay that could have used a rewrite, and a few special effects in need of a bit more work. But in the end, it's the cast, music, and overall "style" of the film that more than makes up for the low-budget and script problems.
Black Moon Rising is a low-budget, 80's B-Movie that is certain to entertain! And with this DVD release, we finally get a decent, unedited transfer of the film!!
JM
More Black Moon Rising reviews:
1
1
Description of Black Moon Rising
When master thief Sam Quint (Tommy Lee Jones Academy AwardŽ-winning Best Supporting Actor for THE FUGITIVE) is hired by the government to steal top-secret data from a crime organization, he hides the stolen data in the experimental supercar, The Black Moon. But when the car is stolen by high-tech auto thief Nina (Linda Hamilton THE TERMINATOR,TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY), Quint must pull off the most daring heist of all: break into an impenetrable skyscraper and steal it back. With time
running out and all sides closing in, Quint and Nina take The Black Moon on one final ride towards a shattering climax of sky-high suspense. Robert Vaughn, Richard Jaeckel, Bubba Smith and Keenan Wynn co-star in this high-speed action thriller,
written by John Carpenter (ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, HALLOWEEN)
Bestsellers in DVD
![The Story of Jeremiah [VHS] Image](/images/noimg.gif)
The Story of Jeremiah [VHS]Vision Video; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Wresting With God [VHS]by Vision Video
Vision Video; Published: 1990-10-01; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Price in other shops:
Study Bible Video with Workbook [VHS]Spring Arbor Distributors; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $7.95
Price in other shops:
Tempo:Childrens TV Favourites Video [VHS]HarperCollins Audio; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $9.17
Price in other shops:
Tempo.Herbs:Parseley'Sb/ Party Video [VHS]HarperCollins Audio; VHS Tape; VHS Video
![Strike the Original Match [VHS] Image](/images/Strike-the-Original-Match-VHS-0001374079-X.jpg)
Strike the Original Match [VHS]New Liberty Films; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Price in other shops:
![Medjugorje The Miracles and the Message [VHS] Image](/images/Medjugorje-The-Miracles-and-the-Message-VHS-0001373293-X.jpg)
Medjugorje The Miracles and the Message [VHS]JPN Film Production; Release date: 1995-12-15; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $29.99
Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Review Course for Boards and Recertification DVD 2008by Mayo
DVD
Price in other shops:
Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging DVD: Single Userby Oakstone
DVD
Price in other shops:
Cost Accounting [VHS]by Charles T. Horngren, George Foster, Srikant M. Datar, Howard Teall
Pearson Canada, Toronto; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Similar DVDs, VHS Video, Audio CDs
VolcanoFox; Release date: 1999-03-09; Published: 1999-03-01; DVD
Best price: $4.60
Price in other shops:
Assault on Precinct 13 (Special Edition)Image Entertainment; Release date: 2003-03-11; Published: 2003-03-01; DVD
Best price: $4.50
Price in other shops:
The PackageRelease date: 2000-01-18; DVD
Best price: $29.70
The Hunted (Widescreen Edition)Paramount; Release date: 2003-08-12; DVD
Best price: $29.60
Fire BirdsBuena Vista Home Video; Release date: 2004-02-03; DVD
Best price: $5.38
Price in other shops:
Broken VowsRelease date: 2005-02-08; DVD
Best price: $16.78
The Fugitive / U.S. Marshals (Double feature)Warner Brothers; Release date: 2007-01-02; DVD
Best price: $4.50
Price in other shops:
The Three Burials of Melquiades EstradaSony; Release date: 2006-06-06; DVD
Best price: $3.97
Price in other shops:
Stormy MondayGRIFFITH,MELANIE; Release date: 2002-09-17; DVD
Best price: $4.59
Price in other shops:
In the Electric MistIMAGE ENT.; Release date: 2009-03-03; DVD
Best price: $4.03
Price in other shops: