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DVD ~ Nicole Kidman
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  • Actors: Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane, Rod Mullinar, Joshua Tilden
  • Directors: Phillip Noyce
  • Writers: Terry Hayes, Charles Williams
  • Producers: Doug Mitchell, George Miller, Terry Hayes
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 21 Feb 2000
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004D34K
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,458 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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There are several occasions when this rousing Australian thriller from 1987 should have ended with a well-placed shot from a speargun or a stronger knot of rope, but you don't think about these small details when you're being scared out of your wits. In a role that catapulted her to international stardom, Nicole Kidman plays a young wife who has joined her husband (Sam Neill) on a yachting trip to recover from the tragic death of their son. Far out to sea, they encounter a sinking ship with one survivor (Billy Zane, 10 years before Titanic) but inviting him aboard turns out to be a very bad mistake. While Neill attempts to salvage the sinking boat, Kidman is fighting for her life against the psychotic Zane--a villain so creepy that you eagerly look forward to his demise. By the time that moment arrives director Phillip Noyce has resorted to a typical slasher-movie climax (proving that no boat should be without a flare gun) but until then Dead Calm is a nail-biting thriller that's guaranteed to keep you in a state of nail-biting suspense. --Jeff Shannon

Special Features
2.35 Wide Screen
French\Italian
English\Italian
English
Region 2
Dolby Surround English French Italian
Dolby Surround
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Arabic\Bulgarian\Dutch\English\French\German\Italian\Portuguese\Romanian\Spanish


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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping suspenseful thriller!!, 29 Jan 2003
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This is a truly intense thriller packed with so many twists and turns that it's totally compelling from beginning to end. Staring Sam Neill and Nicole Kidman, the plot revolves around a couple who spend some time sailing in the Pacific to help them get past the death of their son. They soon come across a sinking boat and pick up a stranger who turns out to be a homicidal maniac, played excellently by Billy Zane. The situation rapidly becomes impossible for the couple as they must rise to the challenge. The atmosphere in Dead Calm is very haunting and incredibly restrained. The setting is perfect for a movie of this genre. The ocean is seemingly endless and completely empty. Dead Calm is one of those movies you don't forget. The suspense and tension make this film a powerful and outstanding entertainment. Definitely a must see.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars True classic, 30 Jul 2007
The suspense of this movie is incredible. Zane is excellent in the movie as the nutcase castaway. Nicole is young and attractive and right for the role. All actors are believable. A simple film that only involves 3 people that most reviewers here have raved about..must be good. This film keeps you on the edge of your seat. The sex scene where Zane attempts to sleep with Kidman and succeeds may be disturbing to women. Kidman stupidly leads him into thinking there is an attraction between them so ends up having sex with him. The scene is hot and intense as she at last minute tries to get away but fails. Thrillers rarely get any better than this. To sum it up in short. Pyscho meets a couple at sea. Pyscho does what he wants as they do. The director knew how to keep the viewer interested and I wonder if he does a good job as this in other films he has done. All actors were picked well for this film and do a good job. The actors are just as important as the director. They mixed extremely well together here. The movie is a classic and should be bought if you like your thrillers exciting and not boring.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A film that is anything but calm, 31 Jan 2004
'Dead Calm is a film that had me taut with excitement from start to finish. The tension and frustration really built up throughout the film right up to the climax. The feeling of isolation experienced by the charaters is well exploited with some excellent cinematography. I found the performances by the three stars to be both convincing and entertaining especially the 'bad guy' played by Billy Zane who is suitably sinister and quite frightening.

The story is a simple (on the surface) tale of a young couple who go away to spend some quality time together on a sailing trip. One day they meet a sinking ship and rescue a single survivor. However, after investigation things seem to take a turn for the worse and the couple begin to understand the kind of man they took on board. While all the acting is good it is really the director's (Philip Noyce) masterful manipulation of the tension that will have you on the verge of a heart attack towards the finish.

Overall this film gets a solid 4 stars due to a lack of explanation and insight into some key points that I felt needed to be explored in more detail. I would recommend watching this film but, unless it takes your fancy, it isn't worth buying.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good
I only bought this DVD because it was so cheap and had some decent ratings on various sites. With the price and the age of the thing it is not surprising to see no extras so no... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hugh Jass

5.0 out of 5 stars Oldie but Goodie
I think this film is a very good watch. Its one of those film that keep you glued to your sit and shouting at the Tv, why did they let that man on there boat. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kelly

5.0 out of 5 stars A proper film
In an age of over-budgeted films, this stands out as being a classic for it's non-nonsense approach that engages you into the endless miles of open water, and the exciting, though... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr Cheese

4.0 out of 5 stars surprised in a good way
when i saw the plot for this film i was a bit unsure, plus the eighties vibe i thought it would give off was too much for me, lol but i have to say i thoroughly enjoyed it... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars TENSE STUFF
With a cast of three people you may think this film could be pants....It's not. When Nicole Kidman and Sam Neill's quiet Ocean cruise is interupted by a distress call from a... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Nevs

4.0 out of 5 stars One of Nicole Kidman's first big screen ventures
Sam Neill (who is especially strong) and Nicole Kidman are very good as the young couple who are taking time on their yacht to recover from the devastating loss of their young son... Read more
Published on 1 Jul 2007 by Jay

4.0 out of 5 stars Alone in the open ocean...
Gripping thriller with plenty of suspense from start to finish. The film is worth watching for the finale alone - it will give you a heart attack!! Read more
Published on 3 Jul 2005 by Matt

5.0 out of 5 stars Might put you off yachting for a bit
Great film that uses a simple plot, great acting and a novel set. Sam Neill is brilliant, Billy Zane mad and menacing and Nicole Kidman plays convincingly. Read more
Published on 16 May 2005 by Graham Brown

2.0 out of 5 stars Dead Calm
If you make a film that supposes to be a tight tense psychological thriller then you best hope your actors can carry off such convincing performances that the storyline is built... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Edge-of-your-seat thriller!!
A totally fantastic film. Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman and especially Billy Zane are superb and the tension at times is unbearable. Read more
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