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Production Year: 1998 - Thriller - Director: Alex Proyas - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Bill Rutherford, Doug Scroope, Peter Sommerfeld, Stanley Steer, Luke Styles, Greg Tell, Rosemary Traynor, William Upjohn, Naomi Van Der Velden, Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, Ian Richardson, William Hurt, Colin Friels, Frank Gallacher, Bruce Spence, Ritchie Singer, Nicholas Bell, Melissa George, David Wenham, Jeanette Cronin, Terry Bader, John Bluthall, Natalie Bollard, Mitchell Butel, Peter Callan, Alan Cinis, Cinzia Coassin, Darren Gilshenan, Edward Grant, Satya Gumbert, Mark Hedges, Bill Highfield, Marques Johnson, Timothy Jones, Laura Keneally, Anthony Kierann, Michael Lake, Paul Livingston, Tyson McCarthy, Marin Mimica, Frederick Miragliotta, Justin Monjo, Tony Mosley, Maureen O'Shaughnessy, Dhobi Oparei, Eliot Paton, Glenford Richards, Ray Rizzo more

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Film Noir
A review by cocolebrun on Dark City (DVD)
April 16th, 2005


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Did you enjoy it? Loved it 
Story Outstanding 
Characters / Performances Outstanding 
Special Effects Good 
How does it compare to similar films? Outstanding 

Advantages: Mysterious, dark, full of suspense; great performances
Disadvantages: Lack of Bonus features

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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I recently bought this DVD in a well known supermarket for £5.99. I was surprised to see it there. I remembered watching this film a few years ago on Sky and regretting that this was one of those wonderful films which sadly escaped the level of fame it deserved. I wonder if the film has experienced a revival due to the rising popularity of Keifer Sutherland since his involvement in the fantastic and innovative '24'. .....

Anyway, I brought it home, full with the anticipation of rewatching a film that had marked my memory so well. Was I disappointed? Well, no. In fact, the opposite. It was still full of richness, suspense and depth. It could be classed as one of those films where once the end is known, a reviewing of it just isn't the same. The 'Sixth Sense' had that kind of effect on me. But with Dark City, although you know the mystery behind it, a reviewing of the film looses nothing of its initial quality. So, why is it so good?

Well, the cast speaks volumes: Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, Ian Richardson and William Hurt. Rufus Sewell's performance as John Murdoch is convincing and compelling. He is an actor who is becoming more well known and deservedly so. I saw his recent performance in 'Helen of Troy'; he should be an 'A' grade actor. Jennifer Connelly has come along way since her childhood role in 'Labyrinth' and it is a shame we don't see much more of her. In Dark City, as John's estranged wife, she is strong and has presence. And Kiefer's role as the Doctor becomes him very well! Most of the characters are well explored, detailed and rich and they alone hold up the film more than the jazzy special effects and science fiction undertones.

But, there is also the story line. I wouldn't give away too much of the plot as it is interesting to watch the film unfold without too much prior knowledge the first time you watch it. You could be put off the film at first if you are not an avid fan of science fiction, but it is not just about that and should appeal to a wider audience. It is about truth, humanity, hope, identity and the fact that love can conquer all despite the barriers that can be thrust in the way. Many people don't like the ending of the film, but in my mind if it wasn't there it would not show the hope, light, love and release that the 2 main characters finally find. The whole film is so dark that the end is a release.

The film opens dramatically. John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) awakens in a bath with no memory of who he is and what he is doing there. All he does know is that there is a murdered woman in the hotel room with him. He then goes on the run, discovers he has a beautiful wife (Jennifer Connelly) but that he is estranged from her. There are mysterious, dark strangers who want to kill him, a weird doctor (Keifer Sutherland) who wants to help him, and a police detective (William Hurt) who wants to arrest him. He also discovers that he has the ability to make things move. John goes on an adventure of discovery hoping to find the answers to the questions he seeks. That is basically the plot - any more information would lead you to knowing more than John does at the beginning of the film!!

The film is fast, confusing, slowly revealing, mysterious and clever. It is a film made by Alex Proyas (the crow) so you can expect darkness and special effects One review written on the DVD describes the film as' Blade Runner meets the Crow' which is an apt description.

The film lasts 97 minutes. If you are a lover of Extra features, don't hold your breath. There is a 5 minute featurette which is not worth clicking onto, and a trailer and that's your lot. But, to be honest, for £5.99, this DVD is worth buying despite its lack of extra. The film makes up for it!

Finally, if you like a good thriller and a crime one at that, forget all the above and simply enjoy! 
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Review of Dark City (DVD) by pesky33

Advantages: visually exciting
Disadvantages: can get a bit silly

...Bermuda Triangle', she settled on Dark City, a video Ian picked up cheap somewhere, and which I didn't even realise we had. Why I hadn't already seen this film, I have no idea. It's written by the writer of 'The Crow', which despite having a slightly dated soundtrack, is still a superb film. It's also full of English actors, and I usually try and support the British film industry in some small way (oh alright, one of the English actors happens to ...
...Last, but not least, my husband and a good friend had been telling me for years to watch it because, 'It's good'; why this fantastic recommendation didn't make me rush and watch it straightaway, I can't think. The film starts with John Murdoch (Sewell) waking up in cold bath. He can't remember anything, but does find a dead girl in the bedroom next door - never a good way to wake up, I think you'll agree. The film follows him searching for his identity. ... Read review

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13.05.2005
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Review of Dark City (DVD) by utero

Advantages: good gothic style film with originality
Disadvantages: falters at end

Dark City was the follow up film to The Crow for director Alex Proyas. It's a very original and atmosphiric sci-fi noir. The story involves a man who wakes up not knowing his past. Through his searching he finds that there is a mysterious group who every night revolves the lives of the city's residents so every day they are someone different. If you haven't seen it then I suggest you rent it now. There are two ways you can get this on dvd. The first ...
...good. All the blacks and dark noir tones are excellently presented. Flip the disk and you've got a pan and scan version of the film as well if you're that way inclined. The film has a dolby digital 5.1 soundtrack in either french or english. It does a good job of creating the atmosphere of the city and really kicks in toward the end of the film. Now the extras are the meat everyone is interested in. There are two audio commentaries. The first features ... Read review

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26.05.2001
Alex Proyas' Gothic Sci-Fic
Review of Dark City (DVD) by prettylittleroswellian

Advantages: Originality, Acting, Plot,
Disadvantages: Special effects not too impressive

...of The Crow (1994) comes Dark City (1998), and you can see Alex Proyas' gothic imagery that was present in The Crow. Again this film is quite dark and sinister, but also imaginative and clever as this film comes straight from the mind of Proyas whereas The Crow is based on a popular series of graphic novels. The film opens in the dark with Kiefer Sutherland (Character: Dr. Schreber) on the voice over, explaining "first there was darkness... then ...
...explains the situation of this dark city and shows indeed the dark, dingy, dirty surroundings that make up this city. The powerful music adds to this opening sequence making it even more eerie. Next comes one of my favourite scenes as it is fantasically filmed; combining a variety different film shots into a small scene. This is the first time we are introduced to the lead character John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell), who awakens naked in a bath tub with ... Read review

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11.07.2006
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Review of Dark City (DVD) by mcpoeman

Advantages: great all rounder
Disadvantages: dreaded extra features or lack of

...for proof of the pudding) dark city is a surprising exception to the rule. That's not to say that the special effects are not at hand, there are employed here, but for once take a hand in hand role to compliment the story rather than to exagerrate. The story is about a man who wakes up without memory to find a woman dead in his flat. He strugles to understand what is happening around him, and confused he runs rather than try to wait around to discover ...
...string of murders. His journey then becomes one of the most inventive and surprisingly entertaining films in years. the city itself is controlled by a race of creatures intent on finding the sourse of the human soul, who have the power to transform objects at will by a process called tuning. John finds that he too has this tuning ability, although he doesn't understand how he has it, or how dangerous he will become. All the time he is still struggling ... Read review

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15.10.2001
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Not a Good DVD
Review of Dark City (DVD) by millec199

Advantages: Good Story Line
Disadvantages: Very Very Very Poor DVD

...First I will mention that Dark City is not the best of films. It is OK but not worth running out to buy. The film is based around the lead character John Murdoch who finds himself in a strange hotel only to find that he has lost his memory and is wanted for several murders. While trying to remember what happened, he finds an underworld controlled by a group of "things" known as The Strangers who have the ability to change the city and its inhabitants ...
...takes a few lines to mention, 5 minute featurette, a trailer and only in stereo. No Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, no anamorphic picture and a useless list of extras. Now it is worth mentioning that the American (R1) version of this DVD has a full 5.1 soundtrack an anamorphic 2.35:1 and a 4:3 presentation and list of extras that a director would be happy with. This is an average film placed on a very very poor DVD. If you are considering buying it ... Read review

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Director(s): Alex Proyas

Genre: Thriller & Mystery - Thriller

Classification: 15 years and over

Production Year: 1998

Running Time: 1 hour 36 minutes

Video Category: Feature Film

Country Of Origin: United States of America

Plot: John Murdoch awakens to find he is wanted for a series of brutal murders. He has no memories and his beautiful wife has gone..

Release details

DVD Region: DVD

Studio(s): ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS

Release date: 26/07/1999

No of Discs: 1

Catalogue No: EDV 9005

Barcode: 5017239190056

Production Designer: George Liddle, Patrick Tatopoulos

Screenwriter: David S. Goyer, Alex Proyas, Lem Dobbs

Composer: Trevor Jones

Executive Producer: David S. Goyer, Andrew Mason

Director of Photography: Dariusz Wolski

Producer: Andrew Mason, Alex Proyas, David S. Goyer

Author: Alex Proyas, Lem Dobbs

Costume Designer: Liz Keogh

Editor: Dov Hoenig

DVD Description

Upon awakening with a start in an icy bathtub in a strange room--with a woman's dead body inconveniently nearby--John Murdoch can't remember how he got there. With a police detective hot on his trail and a psychiatrist skulking around, Murdoch discovers that the key to his mystery is the presence of strange extraterrestrial creatures, the Strangers, who are experimenting with the memories of the humans in his city--from which there may be no escape. Ambitious sci-fi noir, with rich production design and a dense, Kafkaesque concept.

Languages

Main Language: English

Subtitle Language: English

Technical information

Special Features: The Making Of Featurette, Trailer

Aspect Ratio: 2.35 Wide Screen

Sound: Dolby Pro Logic Stereo

Dubbing Sound: Dolby Pro Logic Stereo English

Professional reviews

Review: "...Relentlessly trippy in a fun-house sort of way....A visually arresting ride that offers many unsettling surprises..." (New York Times, p.E8, 27/02/1998)

"...Director Alex Proyas (THE CROW) treats and photographs Sewell like a film noir figure..." (USA Today, p.9D, 27/02/2998)

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