Seraphim Falls
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Actor: Ed Lauter, John Robinson (IX), Liam Neeson, Michael Wincott, Pierce BrosnanBrand: Sony
DVD: Region Code 99
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 2.40:1
Running Time: 115 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-05-15
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
DVD Reviews of Seraphim Falls
DVD Review: I fell for "Seraphim Falls."
Summary: 4 Stars
Being a fan of both Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan and revenge westerns, I was in my glory in this magnificently photographed and acted film.
The "Spotlight Review" by my friend, JP, and the Amazon synopsis give you all the information you really need, so I'll dispense with my own ramblings about the plot and just focus on what impressed me with this film.
'Seraphim Falls' is a beautifully filmed both in cold wintery forests and deserts regions. The photography is not a distraction by any means and, in fact, add to the telling of the story. Characters often appear out of nowhere as one might expect in a forest which can hide a village let alone a person. In addition, when characters show up out of nowhere in the desert it is much like the heat rising image that fools those into thinking a lake is nearby. It has a surreal effect in the film.
The action of the film is well-paced. The director gets the story rolling right away with no background whatsoever, yet we already identify with Bronsnan's character as a victim without knowing him. He even demonstrates a James Bond-like ability to get out of trouble coupled with the ruthlessness of Rambo. The action ebbs and flows appropriately for the story. It is no less than riveting.
The characters are extremely well developed, but done slowly over time. Liam Neeson originally came off as a sadistically obsessed individual who thinks of nothing but revenge (much like Javert in Les Misérables). However, his character slowly gives up his reasons and the more that happens, the more difficult it becomes to sympathize with Brosnan's character. However, we can't give up on Brosnan's character as the writer and director have already forced us to align with him from the start and see him as a victim. Even in the end, we still see him that way even though he did horrible things in wartime. Somehow the circumstances become understandable and even forgivable in spite of their horrific quality. Such would not be the case if it had not been wartime (Civil War).
Lastly, the acting in this story is first-rate by all, even those with smaller roles. Of course, much credit should go to the writers for taking a familiar story and breathing into it some new life with very believable dialogue and character depth not typical of this genre. It's great to see Brosnan, now free from "Bondage", really sink his teeth into great character roles. I think his post-Bond career is closely matching Connery's. To see what I mean, check out his performance here and in the smashing The Matador for which he was absolutely robbed of an Oscar nomination.
Naturally, very little more can be said of the terrific Liam Neeson who, except for a few missteps like The Haunting, has long proven his acting chops with films like Michael Collins and Schindler's List. He's suburb in this role and continues to show us how he can act in nearly any genre he chooses (consider Batman Begins).
This film is a feast for the eyes and heart. With only a mild complaint about coincidences and some contrivances 'Seraphim Falls' fails at nothing. This is a must-see and must-own for those who love this genre, and even for those who are less initiated in westerns.
Description of Seraphim Falls
Liam Neeson (Batman Begins, Star Wars: Episode 1 "The Phantom Menace" ) and Pierce Brosnan (Bond movies, The Thomas Crown Affair) star in this epic chase and primal battle set in the breathtaking landscape of the West. The civil war has ended but Colonel Morsman Carver (Neeson) is on one final mission: to kill Gideon (Brosnan) no matter what it takes. Launched by a gunshot and propelled by rage, the relentless pursuit takes them both far from the comforts and codes of civilization, into the bloodiest recesses of their own souls. Also starring Academy AwardŽ winner Anjelica Huston and Angie Harmon. It's been five years since the end of the American Civil War. Somewhere deep within the snowy mountains of the American West a lone figure - Gideon (Brosnan) sits in front of a fire, lost in thought. Abruptly, he is pulled out of his reverie by the echo of a Henry rifle and a bullet puffing into the snow inches from his head. Instantly Gideon calculates his one chance of survival. To leave everything he owns and run for the cover. And so begins the thrilling account of Colonel Morsman Carver's (Neeson) terrible revenge - to hunt down and kill Gideon, no matter what it takes. There will be many men dead before these two meet face to face, and only then will Carver fully comprehend the full cost of his undertaking. Launched by a gunshot and propelled by rage, the relentless pursuit will take them both far from the comforts and codes of civilization and into the unforgiving wilderness.Bestsellers in DVD
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