Elektra (Widescreen Edition)
by Rob Bowman
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Actor: Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Goran Visnjic, Jennifer Garner, Kirsten Prout, Will Yun LeeDirector: Rob Bowman
Brand: Marvel Kids
Producer: Arnon Milchan
Producer: Avi Arad
Writer: Frank Miller
Writer: Mark Steven Johnson
Writer: Raven Metzner
Writer: Stu Zicherman
Writer: Zak Penn
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; Japanese (Original Language); English (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 5.1; French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; Spanish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 97 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-04-05
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
Product features:
- TESTED
DVD Reviews of Elektra (Widescreen Edition)
DVD Review: "Don't worry, death's not that bad..."
Summary: 3 Stars
Something to chew on...in Greek mythology Electra was the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon who, with her brother Orestes, avenged the murder of Agamemnon by killing their mother and her lover, Aegisthus. In terms of the comic book (or graphic novel, whichever you prefer) and the 2003 film Daredevil, Elektra (slightly different spelling) was a character who started studying martial arts at an early age, lost her mother much sooner than she should have, and began using her skills to become one of the world's deadliest assassins....in a nutshell (it's been a great while since I've read the comics, so this comes more from the film). Directed by Rob Bowman (The X Files, Reign of Fire), the film stars Jennifer Garner from the popular television show `Alias'. Also appearing is Goran Visnjic (Dr. Luka Kovac on `ER"), Kirsten Prout (The Love Crimes of Gillian Guess), Will Yun Lee (Die Another Day, Torque), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Licence to Kill, Mortal Kombat), and Terence Stamp, whom many may recognize from any number of films including Young Guns, Alien Nation, and The Limey, but I'll always know him as the ruthless General Zod from the Superman movies...'Come to me, son of Jor-El! Kneel before Zod!'
The film begins by relating a whole bunch of stuff including how there are two organizations, Kimagure (good) and The Hand (bad), vying for the same thing in that of some sort of treasure that would ultimately shift the power balance one way or another (The Hand is interested in it for world domination purposes and stuff like that while the Kimagure are content with having it if only to keep it away from The Hand). We also learn Elektra (Garner), who died the last time we saw her in the film Daredevil, has been brought back to life by her once martial arts Stick (Stamp), and has now become an assassin for hire, with her skills in high demand. After taking on a lucrative contract, she discovers something within herself lost since thought lost, and can't follow through. Not only that, but soon she finds herself in the position of protector, perhaps as an effort of redemption, as those who took out the original contract have since decided to bring in some big guns to finish the job in a team of deadly killers each with their own, unique power.
In terms of a movie based on a comic book character, I enjoyed Elektra, but that's not to say it didn't have some flaws. I think the thing I was most impressed with was how the film looked overall, filled with stunning, rich, vibrant, and beautiful visuals. Also, I thought the action very well done, the fight scenes sharp and exciting, and Garner sure looked good in that red outfit. There were a few things about the film I didn't like...I thought the action through most of the film somewhat sporadic, loaded towards the latter half of the film. Also, the actions scenes often seemed short and less comprehensive than I would have thought. At some point in the movie we're presented with a fearsome group of killers in Stone (in RPGs he/she would be classified as a `brick', or a character whose size and strength usually dictate his/her actions), Typhoid, whose touch is death, Tattoo, who can bring to life the various deadly creatures inked onto his body, Kinkou, whose ability seems to be limited to being able to balance really well (what's the point? When special powers were being handed out, this guy missed the boat), and Kirigi, their leader, master of marital arts. They seem like a very formidable group and are feared by even those they work for, but they're quashed with relative ease at various points in the film. And here's something else that disappointed me...near the end we're set for a huge battle, one chock full of ninjas, but then all the ninjas get popped as they're caught trying to enter through the same area, in one stupid bunch, and Elektra makes short work of them, barely lifting a finger in doing so...I thought the real `final' battle pretty good, but I found the inclusion of the swirling sheets rather annoying. The dialog was pretty predictable, but maybe that's because I've read so many comic books when I was younger...and the character of Elektra...I thought Garner did very well, but maybe it was just the way it was written as I felt it never quite made it from what I remember from so long ago in that of an extremely serious character, focused and determined, not easily swayed by emotions or sentiment. Ultimately the story is kinda weak (I never got the sense this was the `ultimate' battle between good and evil, and the `treasure' was really worth all the trouble), and not really deserving, but it was fun if you're not expecting too much, and if a sequel is made, I'll see it...
The anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) picture on this DVD looks excellent, and the audio, available in English (DTS 5.1) and English (Dolby Digital 5.1) is just as good. There are a number of special features including a `making of' and Inside the Editing room' featurettes, a bit Garner filmed for some Comic-Con (comics convention) presentation, sneak peeks, and three deleted scenes, one featuring Ben Affleck as Matt Murdoch aka Daredevil. Can anyone tell me what is the deal with some companies using cardboard slipcases over the DVD case itself? Is there a purpose for this extra packaging? They're nice and shiny, but the one for this film featured a giant hole in the back where the UPC code once resided. This didn't really bother me, but others might like to save this part, and might be disappointed if all are the same. Something else that bugged me...20th Century Fox slapped on this advertising that plays once the DVD is put into a player, one against pirating films from the internet and other sources...why in the world are they advertising to those of us who bought the damn movie? If they're so concerned about it, go after those who do it and leave the rest of us alone to enjoy the movie.
Cookieman108
Description of Elektra (Widescreen Edition)
FROM THE FORCES THAT BROUGHT YOU X-MEN AND DAREDEVIL?Superstar Jennifer Garner proves that looks can kill as the sexiest action hero ever to burst from the pages of Marvel Comics. Restored to life after sustaining mortal wounds in Daredevil, an icy, solitary Elektra (Garner) now lives only for death as the world?s most lethal assassin. Using her bone-crunching martial arts skills and Kimagure?the ability to see into the future?Elektra is on a collision course with darkness? until her latest assignment forces her to make a choice that will lead either to her redemption or destruction in the ultimate battle between good and evil!
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