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Unique, controversial, and always original, director David Lynch exploded onto the cinematic landscape in 1977 with Eraserhead. Since then he has provided the world of film with a wealth of unforgettable movie. This box set houses three of his finest works; the affecting, inspirational drama, The Elephant Man, the enigmatic masterpiece Mulholland Drive and the disquieting, surrealist mystery Inland Empire.
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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I was shocked to see that previously this product had received only 1 star, which in all honesty is a tragedy. Hence I'm writing this review.
Included in the box there are three of Lynch's greatest films. Admittedly stylistically they differ: however the obvious link between them is David Lynch himself. I won't try and summarise Mulholland Drive or Inland Empire as to do so is to try and understand the mind of the director, which certainly lives up to his reputation: you will come away confused and disturbed. But that's the sheer brilliance of Lynch, even if you don't like his films you will at the least know that you have seen some of the most beautifully shot cult films of all time. The Elephant Man however is a genuinely moving story, and I challenge you not to be overwhelmed.
I will mention one other thing. The previous reviewer suggested the inclusion of Lost Highway as it fits better with Mulholland Drive and Inland Empire. I would thoroughly recommend the film if you can find it, but regrettably it appears to have become a collector's item (in the format that it should be viewed in).
So to summarise: if you've been recommended Lynch, this is a fantastic deal. It's a brilliant introduction into his mind, and particularly if you aren't looking for extras, then this would certainly become a treasured purchase.
Included in the box there are three of Lynch's greatest films. Admittedly stylistically they differ: however the obvious link between them is David Lynch himself. I won't try and summarise Mulholland Drive or Inland Empire as to do so is to try and understand the mind of the director, which certainly lives up to his reputation: you will come away confused and disturbed. But that's the sheer brilliance of Lynch, even if you don't like his films you will at the least know that you have seen some of the most beautifully shot cult films of all time. The Elephant Man however is a genuinely moving story, and I challenge you not to be overwhelmed.
I will mention one other thing. The previous reviewer suggested the inclusion of Lost Highway as it fits better with Mulholland Drive and Inland Empire. I would thoroughly recommend the film if you can find it, but regrettably it appears to have become a collector's item (in the format that it should be viewed in).
So to summarise: if you've been recommended Lynch, this is a fantastic deal. It's a brilliant introduction into his mind, and particularly if you aren't looking for extras, then this would certainly become a treasured purchase.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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David Lynch has made of some of the most instantly recognisable and unforgettable films of all time, so it's no surprise that his name is on the lips of a thousand devout followers. This collection acts incredibly well as an introduction to his work, particularly to somebody who is unfamiliar with, but interested in Lynch's work, simply due to the incredible price. To buy these films individually would cost something in the reason of £16, so in terms of value, it could barely get any better.
The Elephant Man is one of David Lynch's simpler films, yet still contains strong imagery and the black-and-white style of Eraserhead. The performances of Anthony Hopkins as Treves and John Hurt as the titular character John Merrick are fantastic, and in fact it is difficult to fault any of the performances in this film. A truly emotional film, it says a lot about the judgmentality of humankind and taking things at face value. If you don't well up during this film, you officially have no soul.
Mulholland Drive is considered one of David Lynch's finest films, and deservedly so. Exposing the dark underside of the film industry, the film follows Betty Elmes, a young actress with dreams of fame and fortune in Hollywood. It is not long however, before she comes across Rita, a mysterious and beautiful figure with amnesia. This story is in itself intriguing enough, but it only becomes more so as Lynch pulls the carpet from beneath the feet of the audience. A film to really make you think.
Inland Empire is David Lynch's most recent film, and from a personal standpoint my least favourite, although that's not to say it's not a great film. Empire is even more "arty" than the other two films represented here and as a result, despite a flawed narrative and bloated shape, it looks fantastic, the performances, particularly Laura Dern's, are truly heart-wrenching, and the music is superb, both the score by avant-garde composer Krzysztof Penderecki and Lynch's own contributions, particularly the Portishead-esque "Ghost Of Love". Many have argued that Empire represents a series of unconnected images, but I personally don't think this is the case. I see it as Lynch's most complicated work to date, it takes several viewings to get your head around it, and despite the generous length you'll have to fill in a lot of the gaps yourself, but ultimately the experience is rewarding.
Many have said that the films are perhaps unusual choices, and it would have been nice to see the extremely rare Blue Velvet make an appearance, or even the release of a more concise box set, such as the superb John Carpenter Collection by the same publishing company. Overall, for [...] it cannot be faulted, each film is a unique experience, and The Elephant Man and Mulholland Drive are bona fide masterpieces.
The Elephant Man is one of David Lynch's simpler films, yet still contains strong imagery and the black-and-white style of Eraserhead. The performances of Anthony Hopkins as Treves and John Hurt as the titular character John Merrick are fantastic, and in fact it is difficult to fault any of the performances in this film. A truly emotional film, it says a lot about the judgmentality of humankind and taking things at face value. If you don't well up during this film, you officially have no soul.
Mulholland Drive is considered one of David Lynch's finest films, and deservedly so. Exposing the dark underside of the film industry, the film follows Betty Elmes, a young actress with dreams of fame and fortune in Hollywood. It is not long however, before she comes across Rita, a mysterious and beautiful figure with amnesia. This story is in itself intriguing enough, but it only becomes more so as Lynch pulls the carpet from beneath the feet of the audience. A film to really make you think.
Inland Empire is David Lynch's most recent film, and from a personal standpoint my least favourite, although that's not to say it's not a great film. Empire is even more "arty" than the other two films represented here and as a result, despite a flawed narrative and bloated shape, it looks fantastic, the performances, particularly Laura Dern's, are truly heart-wrenching, and the music is superb, both the score by avant-garde composer Krzysztof Penderecki and Lynch's own contributions, particularly the Portishead-esque "Ghost Of Love". Many have argued that Empire represents a series of unconnected images, but I personally don't think this is the case. I see it as Lynch's most complicated work to date, it takes several viewings to get your head around it, and despite the generous length you'll have to fill in a lot of the gaps yourself, but ultimately the experience is rewarding.
Many have said that the films are perhaps unusual choices, and it would have been nice to see the extremely rare Blue Velvet make an appearance, or even the release of a more concise box set, such as the superb John Carpenter Collection by the same publishing company. Overall, for [...] it cannot be faulted, each film is a unique experience, and The Elephant Man and Mulholland Drive are bona fide masterpieces.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A great, affordable collection of three of Lynch's most interesting films, albeit a somewhat incongruous choice to place The Elephant Man in a set with his two most recent cinematic releases - his style has clearly changed, and at times the early film looks almost like a sequel to Eraserhead. Mulholland Drive though, would be worth the price if it was the only film in the set, and remains his masterpiece, and is completely different to the 2006 film Inland Empire, which shows us a Laura Dern that conjures up acting a mile away from her stereotypical nice girl and bad girl acts in Blue Velvet and Wild At Heart respectively. Buy and be confused, but in the best possible way.
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Published 6 months ago by Billy Ray Cyrus
Please please please don't....
... listen to the negative comments of the previous reviewers of this box set!
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Published on 10 April 2010 by David Sewell
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Haven't finished any one of the movies yet, but it came with a not so pleasant surprise. None of the dvds are coupled with subtitles. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by socratescafe
Excellent collection of David Lynch films.
This was for my husband as he is a huge David Lynch fan, he loves it!!! it came fast and in one piece.
Published on 28 July 2009 by Kerry Farmer
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