Dead Calm (DVD, 1999)

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Returning from duty with the Australian navy, John Ingram (Sam Neill) is surprised to be met by two policemen, who inform him of a car accident that has left his son dead and his wife, Rae (Nicole Kidman), injured. The grieving couple seeks refuge on their yacht, the Saracen. Out on the boat, the skies are sunny, the sea calm--but on the horizon is another vessel, the Orpheus. As John and Rae approach the ship, they find a lone survivor, Hughie Warriner (Billy Zane), who tells them that the other crew members have died of food poisoning. Leaving Rae behind with the sleeping Hughie, the suspicious John boards the Orpheus--only to be confronted with a horrifying situation. Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce directs the film, based on a novel by Charles Williams, with great inventiveness--whether focusing on the tranquil water, the violent Hughie, the resourceful Sam, or the determined Rae with her luminous, translucent blue eyes. A suspenseful thriller reminiscent of Roman Polanski's KNIFE IN THE WATER, DEAD CALM is a chilling tale of trouble on the high seas.

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UPC0085391187028
eBay Product ID (ePID)3072964

Product Key Features

ActorNicole Kidman, Sam Neill
RatingR
Movie/TV TitleDead Calm
DirectorPhillip Noyce
FormatDVD
Release Year1999
GenreAction & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureAU
Signal StandardDvd
Leading RoleNicole Kidman, Sam Neill
Film CountryAustralia
Release Date19991214

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  • Wonderful Movie.

    I like this movie a lot. In my opinion it is a first rate thriller with an excellent cast. That is why it is disappointing that Warner Bros made such a lousy transfer. All the low light shots are full of grain to the point that it is not only noticeable but is a distraction. Much of the film, the daylight shots, are acceptable. But in today's world of digital and high definition this transfer comes up woefully short. I looked up a disc review and the author warned of problems. But since that is their job to be critical I figured that I wouldn't be so picky. It turns out he was right. This film deserved so much more than it recieved. It's a shame that we have to pass on a film we really like because of quality issues.

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  • Great thriller

    This is a great movie with actors who have become more famous since this movie. I have always liked this movie and decided to add it to my collection. It has a lot of drama and a thriller at the same time. With basically three characters, each character provided a lot of insight to their characters. It had a much anticipated ending.

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  • A good maritime yarn.

    Good story, good acting, suspenseful.

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  • easy to store, great movie, lightweight

    Great movie, awesome price, lots of suspense

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  • One Shot

    A surprisingly good story line and great characters. I recommend it highly.

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  • Great movie!

    Always loved this movie. A lot of action and characters are awesome together.

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  • Excellent Movie.

    It is a very very good movie. I really enjoyed this movie.

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  • Average resonpse to fine service

    You had a disc I was having trouble finding local.

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  • Good movie.

    I saw this years ago and it was pretty good after all these years.

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  • Intense with great features

    Liked the move alot. Would recommend to friends.

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