The Omen (US - DVD R1)
Fox has sent over official details on the release of this Liev Schreiber horror film
Title: The Omen (IMDb)
Starring: Liev Schreiber
Released: 17th October 2006
SRP: $29.98
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Fox Home Entertainment has announced the remake of The Omen which stars Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles and Mia Farrow. The film will be available to own from the 17th October, and should retail at around $29.98. The film itself will be presented in anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 track. Extras will include a director commentary, a never before seen alternate ending, extended scenes, behind the scenes featurettes 'Omenisms', 'Abbey Road Sessions', and 'Revelations 666', and more. We've attached the artwork below, which is still subject to change:
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Starring: Liev Schreiber
Released: 17th October 2006
SRP: $29.98
Further Details:
Fox Home Entertainment has announced the remake of The Omen which stars Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles and Mia Farrow. The film will be available to own from the 17th October, and should retail at around $29.98. The film itself will be presented in anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 track. Extras will include a director commentary, a never before seen alternate ending, extended scenes, behind the scenes featurettes 'Omenisms', 'Abbey Road Sessions', and 'Revelations 666', and more. We've attached the artwork below, which is still subject to change:
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Original Artwork
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Meh. I'll skip this... I heard that this was a pointless shot-by-shot remake of Richard Donner's "The Omen" anyway.
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Unless that alternate ending is a pie fight, I'll skip this as well.
Love the red box. Can't wait to get this
Shawn Fitzgerald wrote: Unless that alternate ending is a pie fight, I'll skip this as well.
Nice.
The artwork is very nice. It was pretty much shot by shot, but it was enjoyable enough to have seen it on 06/06/06. I went with a friend who never knew the original existed, so it was good for those people. There were subtle changes which enhanced it I believe. Spoiler For example, the casting of Mia Farrow as the nanny. In the original, it was so blatantly obvious she was evil because she looked it, but Farrow had a Mary Poppins air about her. Also a more believable decapitation scene. It's worth at least a rental if you haven't seen it already.
Nice.
The artwork is very nice. It was pretty much shot by shot, but it was enjoyable enough to have seen it on 06/06/06. I went with a friend who never knew the original existed, so it was good for those people. There were subtle changes which enhanced it I believe. Spoiler For example, the casting of Mia Farrow as the nanny. In the original, it was so blatantly obvious she was evil because she looked it, but Farrow had a Mary Poppins air about her. Also a more believable decapitation scene. It's worth at least a rental if you haven't seen it already.
Bah. Total c**p.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Dustin wrote: Bah. Total c**p.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name. Seriously, one of the worst films of the year! And what was up with the pretentious idea od using red whenever someone was about to kick off his/her stilletto boots?
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name. Seriously, one of the worst films of the year! And what was up with the pretentious idea od using red whenever someone was about to kick off his/her stilletto boots?
This was simply a release date gimmick that needed a movie..
Like the artwork.
great cover, acceptable film (not greatest in any way)
Awesome cover, hope Fox doesn't go back and redo it. I went to go see this opening day (just for that badass looking ticket stub, what with the 6-6-06) and the theater was packed, with a line wrapped around outside. Unfortunately, I never got to see it as a result, but I hear it's so similar to the original to not even bother with it. I need to get around to seeing the original one day. (Oh, and I did get that ticket stub in the end from a friend, so the gimmick did work, albeit slightly....)
Eugene Mlodik wrote: Dustin wrote: Bah. Total c**p.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name. Seriously, one of the worst films of the year! And what was up with the pretentious idea od using red whenever someone was about to kick off his/her stilletto boots?
Honestly, does Moore think he's Shyamalan or something? Maybe in the director's cut he used oranges, lol (For those who don't know, Coppola used oranges in The Godfather to prelude a character's death)
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name. Seriously, one of the worst films of the year! And what was up with the pretentious idea od using red whenever someone was about to kick off his/her stilletto boots?
Honestly, does Moore think he's Shyamalan or something? Maybe in the director's cut he used oranges, lol (For those who don't know, Coppola used oranges in The Godfather to prelude a character's death)
My vote for the WORST movie of 06. Totally pointless. Julia Stiles is obviously sleeping with someone to have gotten in this movie....totally miscast.
I'dlike to thank 20th Century Fox for putting out 2 of the worst movies of the year (The Omen and X-Men 3)....wouldn't you know it? They're both a remake AND a sequel! *shock!*gasp!*awe!*... honestly, this movie was beyond bad. I personal favorite example of the awesome badness (slight spoiler if you havn't seen this or the original and are,for some god-awful reason, planning on actually renting/buying this). When Liev Schrieber takes Damien to the church to kill him, he crashes through his mansion's front gates. The police stationed out front (i assume for his protection 'cause he's the U.S. ambassador) immediately give chase. Right before Liev goes to stab Damien,instead of the normal cops break in and shoot him like the original, its a frigging SWAT team. Does London even have a SWAT team? If so, are they also called a SWAT team like in the US?? and if so, could they actually get suited up and get to thatexact location that fricking quickly???? I burst out laughing when I saw them running up the church stairs. I don't know what's funnier: that, or the fact that none of the 4 people I went with to see this movie knew it was a remake..... yeah, THATS sad.
Eugene Mlodik wrote: Dustin wrote: Bah. Total c**p.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name.
The Thing. The Fly. Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The Maltese Falcon. The Blob.
Really, it's just the 2000s remakes that give remakes a bad name from what I've been able to gather.
Though admittedly I never watched this, the trailer was enough to put me off it about halfway through. This "kids who don't get enough sleep are evil" idiocy really needs to stop. As does the addition of SWAT teams with laser sights.
And this gross ultra-clean, clear bright and shiny ultra-colour filtered filming...and the ham-fisted visual presentation related to it--like that bizarre promo of Newmien (I shan't call him Damien!) between a noose's shadow and an IV cart. Or something like that. Just...ugh.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name.
The Thing. The Fly. Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The Maltese Falcon. The Blob.
Really, it's just the 2000s remakes that give remakes a bad name from what I've been able to gather.
Though admittedly I never watched this, the trailer was enough to put me off it about halfway through. This "kids who don't get enough sleep are evil" idiocy really needs to stop. As does the addition of SWAT teams with laser sights.
And this gross ultra-clean, clear bright and shiny ultra-colour filtered filming...and the ham-fisted visual presentation related to it--like that bizarre promo of Newmien (I shan't call him Damien!) between a noose's shadow and an IV cart. Or something like that. Just...ugh.
This film was as necessary as Gus Van Sant's "Psycho." Remakes are a tough call. Sometimes they are terrific like John Carpenter's "The Thing." And well, sometimes they are Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes."
dont listen to the stupid people ou there. this is a really good movie. its basically the same as the old one, but the old one was great and so is this. it also adds more charecter development and more scares. I actually enjoyed it more. lol, really I did. if you love the first one, go see this! I cant wait to get it. I also like the cover.
I would have preferred they add a DTS track as the audio for this is phenomenal.
Also, I'm not that big a fan of the US artwork. I would've gone with the creepy international art with Damien swinging and the Rotweiller standing guard.
Also, I'm not that big a fan of the US artwork. I would've gone with the creepy international art with Damien swinging and the Rotweiller standing guard.
what's wrong with this movie??
i liked it!!!
it was fun!!!
and i'll get the DVD on October 17!!!
i liked it!!!
it was fun!!!
and i'll get the DVD on October 17!!!
A pretty good remake, will rent.
I'll probably see this. All of the people in my class were passing around a note in Maths promoting the movie, saying "The OMEN 6/6/06". And then everyone was planning to go see it on the day, but no on did. I would've loved to go see this on the release date, but being a school night.....................
I love the cover art though. I'll probably rent this, or get my sister to get it for me.
-James
I love the cover art though. I'll probably rent this, or get my sister to get it for me.
-James
Didn't see the movie, but I love the original, so I'll at least rent this.
I like th artwork--except for "6-6-06" down the spine. Just trying to remind people there was a point to the remake?
I like th artwork--except for "6-6-06" down the spine. Just trying to remind people there was a point to the remake?
stupid movie, though i'm glad they stuck with the poster art. I actually like the poster art a little more, because the picture and text were sort of small, with plain deep red covering the rest of it.
zoolerscom wrote: The police stationed out front (i assume for his protection 'cause he's the U.S. ambassador) immediately give chase. Right before Liev goes to stab Damien,instead of the normal cops break in and shoot him like the original, its a frigging SWAT team. Does London even have a SWAT team? If so, are they also called a SWAT team like in the US?? and if so, could they actually get suited up and get to thatexact location that fricking quickly???? I burst out laughing when I saw them running up the church stairs. I don't know what's funnier: that, or the fact that none of the 4 people I went with to see this movie knew it was a remake..... yeah, THATS sad.
I noticed that too. And what actually bothered me the most were the laserbeams in that scene.
Did anyone who liked this version see the original?
I noticed that too. And what actually bothered me the most were the laserbeams in that scene.
Did anyone who liked this version see the original?
Pretty much equal with the original, depending on your tastes in scores. Goldsmith's was very well done, but still, I felt it was a little over-the-top at times (same with Gregory Peck's performance).
-NJM
-NJM
I enjoyed this film, and I have seen the original.
Just feels more modern and mature somehow.
You'd think screeching choirs would work today - but I would've been fully satisfied with Gregorian's edition of "Ave Satani" over the opening or end credits.
Should be an extended cut though - where's the (beautiful) shot of the jackal mother figure holding Damien in the bathroom (for example)?
If it flashes by in a dream sequence, I must've missed it.
Definitely buying it on September 27th (Scandinavia), doubt
we'll get any other extras (or sadly any DTS audio).
Just feels more modern and mature somehow.
You'd think screeching choirs would work today - but I would've been fully satisfied with Gregorian's edition of "Ave Satani" over the opening or end credits.
Should be an extended cut though - where's the (beautiful) shot of the jackal mother figure holding Damien in the bathroom (for example)?
If it flashes by in a dream sequence, I must've missed it.
Definitely buying it on September 27th (Scandinavia), doubt
we'll get any other extras (or sadly any DTS audio).
Pointless remake that did not need to be made. Want to improve on something...try remaking The Final Conflict....that was god-awful.
FangsFirst wrote: Eugene Mlodik wrote: [quote=Dustin wrote]Bah. Total c**p.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name.
The Thing. The Fly. Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The Maltese Falcon. The Blob.
quote]
I know The Fly , Invasion, and The Blob are in the pipeline. But The Maltese Falcon? WTF?
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name.
The Thing. The Fly. Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The Maltese Falcon. The Blob.
quote]
I know The Fly , Invasion, and The Blob are in the pipeline. But The Maltese Falcon? WTF?
Aaron Schneiderman wrote: This film was as necessary as Gus Van Sant's "Psycho."
I heard that GVS might redo "Psycho" again! I hope not!
I heard that GVS might redo "Psycho" again! I hope not!
Anonymous Anonymous wrote: FangsFirst wrote: Eugene Mlodik wrote: [quote=Dustin wrote]Bah. Total c**p.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name.
The Thing. The Fly. Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The Maltese Falcon. The Blob.
quote]
I know The Fly , Invasion, and The Blob are in the pipeline. But The Maltese Falcon? WTF?
They were already remade ass. The Fly in 87 I think, The Blob in 88 and I can't remember when Invasion was redone.
Actually, The Fly is up for another remake from what I understand.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name.
The Thing. The Fly. Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The Maltese Falcon. The Blob.
quote]
I know The Fly , Invasion, and The Blob are in the pipeline. But The Maltese Falcon? WTF?
They were already remade ass. The Fly in 87 I think, The Blob in 88 and I can't remember when Invasion was redone.
Actually, The Fly is up for another remake from what I understand.
thecory wrote: Anonymous Anonymous wrote: FangsFirst wrote: Eugene Mlodik wrote: [quote=Dustin wrote]Bah. Total c**p.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name.
The Thing. The Fly. Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The Maltese Falcon. The Blob.
quote]
I know The Fly , Invasion, and The Blob are in the pipeline. But The Maltese Falcon? WTF?
They were already remade ass. The Fly in 87 I think, The Blob in 88 and I can't remember when Invasion was redone.
Actually, The Fly is up for another remake from what I understand.
yea, I heard about a another remake of The Fly, but I dont think its happening anymore thank god. but invasion of the body snatchers is coming out, but it has a different name and its with Nicole Kidman.
Gives remakes a bad name.
Weird, I thought remakes give remakes a bad name.
The Thing. The Fly. Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The Maltese Falcon. The Blob.
quote]
I know The Fly , Invasion, and The Blob are in the pipeline. But The Maltese Falcon? WTF?
They were already remade ass. The Fly in 87 I think, The Blob in 88 and I can't remember when Invasion was redone.
Actually, The Fly is up for another remake from what I understand.
yea, I heard about a another remake of The Fly, but I dont think its happening anymore thank god. but invasion of the body snatchers is coming out, but it has a different name and its with Nicole Kidman.
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