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Idiosyncratic thriller directed by Nicholas Roeg starring Gene Hackman as Jack McCann, a wealthy gold prospector who surveys the world from his luxurious Caribbean island home, 'Eureka'. Determined to guard his fortune from business competitors, and engaged in a devouring relationship with his daughter (Theresa Russell), he struggles to find a meaning in his life beyond the accumulation of material wealth. The pressures mount as depression and paranoia start to get the better of him, and Miami mobsters plot to get hold of his island to build a casino.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By mark osborne
Format:DVD
A disturbing film that was at odds with the feeling of the american public at the time of release being consigned straight to video and then being totally withdrawn from distribution within a week with all copies recalled. It became something of a myth before resurfacing on BBC2 for one showing in the late 1980s showing in a slightly different version to the eventual video release in the 1990s.
Features strong performances from the central cast and an early appearance of Mickey Rourke. The film has some shocking violence and a strong message about the value of money and its place in society.
Visually stunning Roeg's direction is strong and the film is an important piece of work, being included in the Guardian Talk at the NFT in the 90s.
Overall a strong film that rewards watching more than once, although you may want to wait a while between viewings.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Gavin Wilson
Format:DVD
Until this year, 'Eureka' has only been available as a Region 1 purchase from the US. Now we have the same MGM version made available for Europe. There are no extras, except for the trailer, which is a shame. To my knowledge, this 1983 film has only been screened once on terrestrial TV in the UK -- probably in the late 1980s on BBC2. At the time, viewers were given a great intro to the film -- i.e. how it was loosely based on true story, and how it had existed in several versions etc etc. Because of that, I've always felt this was a British film -- with people like Roeg, Jeremy Thomas, Lapotaire and many British actors in minor roles. But most of the major roles are taken by US actors -- e.g. Gene Hackman, Mickey Rourke, Joe Pesci etc.
This is the same version as shown on TV -- i.e. with all the gore, nudity and voodoo -- if you prefer to stay away from that sort of thing. Although Theresa Russell has done many good things, I'm not convinced by her acting in this one. But at the time, she was one of the most beautiful women in the world, and it is surprising that Roeg is prepared to share so many views of his wife with the cinema-goer.
As a plot and an atmospheric experience, I don't think this works as well as say, DON'T LOOK NOW. In the end, I don't feel this movie has any grand message for the world, except perhaps the pointlessness of having so much wealth if you don't do anything with it. (Maybe Bill Gates has already seen this.)
But I'm glad it's now available, and we come close to having nearly all Roeg's significant work out on DVD.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Despite what it says on Amazon and even on the box of the DVD, the film is presented in 4:3 centre cutout, NOT 16:9 widescreen.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
long buried for a reason!
I do like some of the director's films, but not this one. lacks focus, sparkle reflecting in acting and dialogue - whole bunch of ideas thrown into the pot. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Marinko Vukovojac
4.0 out of 5 stars
Eureka effect- refers to the common human experience of suddenly...
(THE FILM)Arctic prospector Jack McCann (Hackman), after fifteen years of solitary searching, becomes one of the world's wealthiest men when he literally falls into a mountain of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. F. husseiny
4.0 out of 5 stars
terribly fun and then just terrible
After a great start ;gore, nudity, voodoo, kabbalah, over the top acting and lots of star spotting [remember Jane Lapotaire ???] this film then becomes rubbish . Read more
Published 18 months ago by cartoon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eureka
A violent story of infidelity and revenge. Hackman
at his best. This film is not for the squeamish!
at his best. This film is not for the squeamish!
Published on 18 Dec 2010 by Mr. P. Dawson
1.0 out of 5 stars
thought it would never end!!!
being a fan of theresa russells i had been wanting to see this for ages & what a let down! nicholas roeg,the director of some of my fav movies;'bad timing','man who fell to... Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2010 by babyday
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of the most serious and profound films I've ever seen
There are of course films which are obviously serious because they are about war or social injustice but this film is serious and profound in a more universal sense in that it... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2008 by Basiledes
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