Flatliners
by Joel Schumacher
(Click here)
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD details
Actor: Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland, Oliver Platt, William BaldwinDirector: Joel Schumacher
Brand: SONY PICTURES HOME ENT
Cinematographer: Jan de Bont
Producer: Michael Douglas
Producer: Michael I. Rachmil
Producer: Peter Filardi
Writer: Peter Filardi
Producer: Rick Bieber
Producer: Scott Rudin
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; Spanish (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; Spanish (Subtitled); Georgian (Subtitled); French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 115 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1998-01-20
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Sony Pictures
DVD Reviews of Flatliners
DVD Review: Flatliners
Summary: 5 Stars
Five ambitious medical school students experiment with the fine line between life and death. Philosiphy and Religion has failed to tell us what exactly happens after death. So for five young medical students, its now up to Advance Science. Nelson(Keifer Sutherland)comes up with an ingenious plan to kill himself so he can explore, and have his friends(Bacon, Roberts, Platt, and Baldwin) bring him back to life. But when their experiment turns into a bidding war, bad things start to happen. The experiment becomes more and more dangerous and when its to late, they find out that they did not come back alone. They are being haunted. Flatliners is the most haunting, metaphorical movie you ever want to see. The ending is brilliant and jaw dropping. There is a deep message that this movie leaves you with after watching it, and that is some lines shouldn't be crossed, and some questions just shouldn't be answered.
DVD Review: A Religious Tract For Our Time ?
Summary: 5 Stars
I see that this is a 1990 movie, so, presumably, everyone but me, has had a chance to see and form an opinion about it. From what people tell me Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts have gone on to great success and I have heard the name Kevin Bacon. This has to be taken, therefore, as a bright opening up of careers for a number of actors. As a film, it held me in its grip through its pseudo-scientific scientists (medical students) and the effectiveness of some of their post-death experiences. Can't ask for much more than that in a DVD. That the "sins" which were brought to life by death were trivial is beside the point; no good Freudian would question the impact of such memories on the normal adult. Somehow, however, in a film propounding the profound significance of what these experimenters did, the kind of memories brought forward hardly made the grade, save in one case. Nevertheless, as I said, the film intrigued and should entertain those who may not have seen it.
Why do I (as the four experimenters do) place this in the long line of films propounding a sectarian religious thesis? Simple! It reaffirms the afterlife experience so central to the religious thought of many. That is, even while showing clearly negative responses to these experiences, it is reinforcing the notion that there are afterthoughts even though brain dead. No matter. One can deal with that element anyway one chooses and still be caught up in the film.
DVD Review: Adding to my collection
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the most recent addition to my Kiefer collection. Some of his early films are more difficult to find, but "Flatliners" is still popular. The Brat Pack were in rare form for this one.DVD Review: Super seller
Summary: 5 Stars
Great movie, super seller, exactly as described, original copy not burned and great price. Thanks!DVD Review: 22 Subtitles Language and no Spanish
Summary: 1 Stars
Why are Sony so stupid? 22 different subtitle tracks and no Spanish track. Unbelievable !
Description of Flatliners
A CHARISMATIC MEDICAL STUDENT CONVINCES HIS CLASSMATES TO FLATLINE, TEMPORARILY SHUT DOWN THEIR HEART AND BRAIN FUNCTIONS TO EXPERIENCE CLINICAL DEATH. THE EXPERIMENT IS A SUCCESS, UNTILTHE STUDENTS REALIZE THAT ALTHOUGH THEY'VE COME BACK ALIVE, THEYHAVEN'T COME BACK ALONE.What if you could stop your heart to simulate a temporary death, and then be revived so you could describe your near-death experience to others? The mysteries of life--and the afterlife--compel five medical students (Julia Roberts, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt) to experiment with their own mortality, and what they discover has unsettling psychological implications. That's the intriguing premise of this neo-Gothic horror thriller, directed by Joel Schumacher (Batman & Robin) with his typical indulgence of vibrant colors and hyperactive, hallucinogenic style. The movie borders on silliness at times, and the near-death recollection of memories results in some repetitious scenes, but the dynamic young cast takes it all quite seriously, which is what keeps this gaudy thriller on the edge. The fascinating premise could have been made into a better film, but Schumacher's mainstream excess doesn't stop Flatliners from being slick, occasionally even provocative entertainment. --Jeff Shannon
General DVDs
DVD Video
- Action & Adventure
- African American Cinema
- Animation
- Anime & Manga
- Art House & International
- Classics
- Comedy
- Cult Movies
- Documentary
- Drama
- Educational
- Fitness & Yoga
- Gay & Lesbian
- Horror
- Kids & Family
- Military & War
- Music Video & Concerts
- Musicals & Performing Arts
- Mystery & Suspense
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Special Interests
- Sports
- Television
- Westerns
Bestsellers in General DVDs
Twilight (Two-Disc Special Edition)Universal; Release date: 2009-03-21; DVD
Best price: $15.88
Price in other shops:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Full-Screen Edition)Release date: 2009-12-08; DVD
Best price: $9.99
Price in other shops:
Lost: The Complete Fifth SeasonRelease date: 2009-12-08; DVD
Best price: $36.99
Price in other shops:
The Proposal (Single Disc Widescreen)BUENA VISTA HOME VIDEO; Release date: 2009-10-13; DVD
Best price: $8.99
Price in other shops:
![Angels & Demons [Blu-ray] Image](/images/Angels-Demons-Blu-ray-B002O5M4SU-X.jpg)
Angels & Demons [Blu-ray]SONY PICTURES HOME ENT; Release date: 2009-11-24; DVD
Best price: $18.90
Price in other shops:
Four ChristmasesNEW LINE HOME VIDEO; Release date: 2009-11-24; DVD
Best price: $12.66
Price in other shops:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Two-Disc Limited Special Edition + Digital Copy)Warner Brothers; Release date: 2009-12-08; DVD
Best price: $19.99
Price in other shops:
Julie & JuliaRelease date: 2009-12-08; DVD
Best price: $9.99
Price in other shops:
Angels & Demons (Single-Disc Theatrical Edition)SONY PICTURES HOME ENT; Release date: 2009-11-24; DVD
Best price: $11.99
Price in other shops:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Widescreen Edition)Warner Brothers; Release date: 2009-12-08; DVD
Best price: $9.99
Price in other shops:
Similar DVDs, VHS Video, Audio CDs
My Best Friend's Wedding (Special Edition)SONY PICTURES HOME ENT; Release date: 2001-08-28; DVD
Best price: $6.01
Price in other shops:
Erin BrockovichROBERTS,JULIA; Release date: 2000-08-15; DVD
Best price: $6.75
Price in other shops:
StepmomROBERTS,JULIA; Release date: 1999-04-13; DVD
Best price: $4.99
Price in other shops:
Dying YoungTwentieth Century Fox; Release date: 2004-02-03; DVD
Best price: $4.53
Price in other shops:
SatisfactionBATEMAN,JUSTINE; Release date: 2005-09-06; DVD
Best price: $4.84
Price in other shops:
I Love TroubleBUENA VISTA HOME VIDEO; Release date: 1999-08-24; DVD
Best price: $7.67
Price in other shops:
Stir of EchoesRelease date: 2000-02-01; DVD
Best price: $1.91
Price in other shops:
Mary ReillySONY PICTURES HOME ENT; Release date: 2000-09-12; DVD
Best price: $2.19
Price in other shops:
The MexicanParamount; Release date: 2001-08-07; DVD
Best price: $2.98
Price in other shops:
Sleeping With the EnemyTCFHE; Release date: 2003-09-02; DVD
Best price: $5.14
Price in other shops: