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Specifications: - Region 1 - Run time: approx. 98 minutes - Subtitles: English -
Menus: Animated - Package: Snap case
Video Features: - Aspect ratio: 2.40:1 widescreen
Audio Features: - English: DTS 5.1 - English: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English: Dolby Surround
Bonus Materials: -
Audio commentary by director -
Deleted scenes with optional - Cast and crew filmographies - Original theatrical trailer
DVD-ROM* features: - Script-to-screen - Web link** to the original web site Theatrical Release: 2000 DVD Release: 02/27/01 Review Date: 02/27/01
List price: $ 24.98 On-line price: $ 17.49 Pre-order price was: $ 16.99
*DVD-ROM features require DVD-ROM drive on your PC with certain minimum system requirements
**web links require internet access
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Souls DTS Digital Surround & Dolby Digital |
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Starring:
Winona Ryder, Ben Chaplin, Philip Baker Hall,
Director: Janusz Kaminski
MPAA Rating: R Genre: Supernatural - Thriller Studio: New Line Home Video |
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Movie: B+ Video: A- Audio: A Extras: B+
Summary:
This is a tense,
heart-pounding psychological thriller about the
coming
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The Story
After being free from the evil spirit that once possessed her, Maya (Winona Ryder) finally lives in peace and is teaching children French at a seminary. Her peaceful life is occasionally interrupted when she helps Catholic priests with the act of exorcism. The story begins when she receives another visit from Father Lareaux (John Hurt) who asks her to help with serial murderer Henry Birdson's (John Diehl) exorcism. The exorcism leaves Father Lareaux in a coma. Intrigued with Birdson's overpowering of the exorcism, Maya takes the documents found in his room and deciphers Birdson's numerically coded writings to realize the reference to Peter Kelson (Ben Chaplin), by name. Maya contacts Kelson and continues to investigate his background to determine if his body is the one Satan has chosen to eventually possess.
Kelson is a famous and best-selling author of books on serial murderers. As a child, he had lost his parents in a cruel, unsolved double murder. As a man without faith, he counts on his uncle James (Philip Baker Hall), his brother, and his girlfriend Claire (Sarah Wynter) for support. At a publisher's reception, Kelson comes face-to-face with Deacon John (Elias Koteas) who unsuccessfully tries to assassinate him for the sake of humanity. Satan reaches out to keep Kelson safe through his worshippers until it is time for him to take over Kelson's body.
This movie takes a strong interpretation on exorcism and the necessary means to stop Satan from taking human form. An interesting perspective to watch for is Kelson's split-second facial expression at precisely 4:55 P.M. (Chapter 19 at time counter 1:31:32). As a good thriller should, this movie sends cold chills up and down my spine.
The Extras
There are 10 deleted scenes, each with optional commentary by the director. The scenes are entitled: "Inside Tip", "Viznik Trial - Alternate Cut 1", "Viznik Trial - Alternate Cut 2", "Bicycle Accident", "Maya Investigates", "Tape Discussion - Alternate Cut", "Dinner with Claire", "Peter's Suspicions - Alternate Cut", "Lareaux's Exorcism - Alternate Cut", and "Maya's Past". These scenes are shown within their proper context and are of finished film quality. Many of these deleted scenes offer more insight into the plot and characters.
The DVD-ROM includes a script-to-screen feature that is common to many of the recent New Line Home Video releases, and a web link to the movie web site. The script-to-screen feature allows you to view the movie alongside a text window that shows the original theatrical screenplay. It seems that some of the screenplay chapters are shifted with respect to the movie scene that is being played in a separate full-motion video window.
Video & Audio
The image quality of this anamorphic widescreen DVD is very good. Shadow details are well rendered, particularly with the dark, monochromatic cinematography style. This DVD comes with a number of soundtracks, including both DTS 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1. Both 5.1-channel surround sound formats are well balanced and effective, as the surround sound channels are aggressively used in the sound mix. There is a scene (Chapter 12 at time counter 55:59 to 55:11) when Maya and Peter whisper in each other's ear. The sound effect (in the 5.1 surround sound versions) makes it seem as though they were whispering in the your ear -- it's a pretty amazing effect. The dialogue is clear, and the musical score effectively engages the viewer in this psychological thriller.
Recommendation
"Lost Souls" is a gripping and tense psychological thriller about the supernatural, specifically God vs. Satan. The dark cinematography style and spooky soundtrack will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you enjoyed this movie, you may want to check out "Bless The Child".
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