Eastern Promises (US - DVD R1 | HD)
Universal now reveals some HD DVD artwork for the David Cronenberg movie
Title: Eastern Promises (IMDb)
Starring: Viggo Mortensen
Released: 26th December 2007
SRP: $29.98
Further Details:
Universal Home Video has announced Eastern Promises which stars Viggo Mortensen and Naomi Watts. This David Cronenberg directed film will be available to own from the 26th December, and should retail at around $29.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. As far as we know, the only extra material will be a Secrets and Stories featurette, and a Marked for Life featurette. A HD DVD/DVD Combo release will also be available from the 26th, priced at around $39.98. Features will be identical. The artwork is attached below:
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Viggo Mortensen
Released: 26th December 2007
SRP: $29.98
Further Details:
Universal Home Video has announced Eastern Promises which stars Viggo Mortensen and Naomi Watts. This David Cronenberg directed film will be available to own from the 26th December, and should retail at around $29.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. As far as we know, the only extra material will be a Secrets and Stories featurette, and a Marked for Life featurette. A HD DVD/DVD Combo release will also be available from the 26th, priced at around $39.98. Features will be identical. The artwork is attached below:
News by Tom Woodward
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Uh oh, no Cronenberg commentary. This is going to have a double-dip, I just know it.
This was fast...either way, amazing movie.
F*** yeah!
A Very strong movie, gonna buy this for sure.
A Very strong movie, gonna buy this for sure.
Need to rent it.
The movie was good (although I did expect more from Cronengerg), but as someone with Russian ancestry, the stereotypes used in this movies, as well as the actors attempting to speak russian, made me laugh throught most of it (except for during the bathhouse scene...).
This has one of the greatest fight scenes ever.
Coming from the director of A History of Violence you cant go wrong with this movie.
tom normandy wrote: Cronenberg is.....god
Sadly this film is not. Obviously the bathhouse scene is excellent but the way it neatly ties almost everything up is disappointing, this sadly made the final shot not half as powerful as it should have. Vincent Cassel and particularly Viggo Mortensen were excellent though.
elle_driver wrote: The movie was good (although I did expect more from Cronengerg), but as someone with Russian ancestry, the stereotypes used in this movies, as well as the actors attempting to speak russian, made me laugh throught most of it (except for during the bathhouse scene...).
Interestingly being English I found Watts attempt at an English accent annoying. It was way over the top and stereotypical of how most people not from England think an English accent sounds. If you want to hear a really good English accent by someone who isn't English hear Gwyneth Paltrow's English accent in Sliding Doors and Shakespeare in Love. That's how it should be done.
Sadly this film is not. Obviously the bathhouse scene is excellent but the way it neatly ties almost everything up is disappointing, this sadly made the final shot not half as powerful as it should have. Vincent Cassel and particularly Viggo Mortensen were excellent though.
elle_driver wrote: The movie was good (although I did expect more from Cronengerg), but as someone with Russian ancestry, the stereotypes used in this movies, as well as the actors attempting to speak russian, made me laugh throught most of it (except for during the bathhouse scene...).
Interestingly being English I found Watts attempt at an English accent annoying. It was way over the top and stereotypical of how most people not from England think an English accent sounds. If you want to hear a really good English accent by someone who isn't English hear Gwyneth Paltrow's English accent in Sliding Doors and Shakespeare in Love. That's how it should be done.
Bradavon wrote: tom normandy wrote: Cronenberg is.....godInterestingly being English I found Watts attempt at an English accent annoying.
lol...
lol...
I thought Watts has a natural English accent?
elle_driver wrote: The movie was good (although I did expect more from Cronengerg), but as someone with Russian ancestry, the stereotypes used in this movies, as well as the actors attempting to speak russian, made me laugh throught most of it (except for during the bathhouse scene...).
Interestingly being English I found Watts attempt at an English accent annoying. It was way over the top and stereotypical of how most people not from England think an English accent sounds. If you want to hear a really good English accent by someone who isn't English hear Gwyneth Paltrow's English accent in Sliding Doors and Shakespeare in Love. That's how it should be done.[/quote]
Gwyneth really does fancy herself English though, some have reported that she has actually denounced America on several levels. I do however agree, her accent's are always impressive, whether it be Southern Texas drawl or High English speak, she does have quite the knack for mimicing accents and various inflections.
Interestingly being English I found Watts attempt at an English accent annoying. It was way over the top and stereotypical of how most people not from England think an English accent sounds. If you want to hear a really good English accent by someone who isn't English hear Gwyneth Paltrow's English accent in Sliding Doors and Shakespeare in Love. That's how it should be done.[/quote]
Gwyneth really does fancy herself English though, some have reported that she has actually denounced America on several levels. I do however agree, her accent's are always impressive, whether it be Southern Texas drawl or High English speak, she does have quite the knack for mimicing accents and various inflections.
I really liked this film even though I have watched two movies since then that impressed way more (Michael Clayton, Across The Universe).
bollasio1313 wrote: I thought Watts has a natural English accent?
She was born in the U.K. but was raised in Australia -- hence the Aussie accent.
She was born in the U.K. but was raised in Australia -- hence the Aussie accent.
One of the best movies of the year. I'm not typically a fan of Cronenbergg, but this was VERY good.
Amazing film. Cronenberg can do anything.
elle_driver wrote: The movie was good (although I did expect more from Cronengerg), but as someone with Russian ancestry, the stereotypes used in this movie made me laugh.
What nation doesn't get stereotyped? And lets be honest here...These guys are meant to be Russian gangsters (yes...even Russians can be criminals) exactly how were they meant to be portrayed?
I for one thought it was excellent and uncompromising.
Next Cronenberg needs to do another horror film though.
What nation doesn't get stereotyped? And lets be honest here...These guys are meant to be Russian gangsters (yes...even Russians can be criminals) exactly how were they meant to be portrayed?
I for one thought it was excellent and uncompromising.
Next Cronenberg needs to do another horror film though.
This is a movie that needs a special edition. We will get oine someday but until we do I'm opting out. Just like I did with Zodiac.
Is that the cover art? If so it looks hideous.
I thought this movie was god-awful. The bathhouse scene was so unnecessary I couldn't stop laughing. It was a joke. None of the characters had any motives and all the performances were so stale. When they kissed at the end, it was enough for me to laugh out loud. I'm sorry, but I thought it was a really bad movie. Although I didn't care for History of Violence either.
The third best film of the year for me; right behing AMERICAN GANGSTER AND ZODIAC, and just infront of GONE BABY GONE. I can smell a double-dip coming, but I can't wait for that!
I'm totally buying this on HD-DVD. One of the best films I've seen this year.
Pretty good movie, Viggo was Oscar worthy. I'll buy it.
VIGGO'S BALLS IN HD!!!!!
My friend said this movie was awesome, so I'll definitely pick it up in HD!
My friend said this movie was awesome, so I'll definitely pick it up in HD!
Saw this earlier tonight, thought it was definitely among one of the very best films this year - Viggo was great, I thought Naomi was good as well, but not quite her top notch performance - Overall a bloody brilliant film, definitely picking up the HD DVD
Tedious film.Almost as over rated as A History Of Violence.
Not as good as "History of Violence" but a strong film by Cronenberg. One of the better films of 2007.
Please tell me that when the official specs are released that there will be a commentary track on this one--David Cronenberg is one of the better audio commentators going.
Edgeman05 wrote: Is that the cover art? If so it looks hideous.
Are you serious? That's a flyer, stupid!
Are you serious? That's a flyer, stupid!
Great film but one of my least favorite Chronenberg films...maybe I expected too much?
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