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Not all angels are innocent...
It was the film that put Peter Jackson on the international film circuit. It was the film that rocketed Kate Winslet to fame. It was the film based on a crime that shocked a nation. Discover the grim and wonderful world of Heavenly Creatures.
Pauline is a student in New Zealand who has no affection for her family or her classmates, but when the beautiful and wealthy Juliet enrols at her school the pair become best friends. Through their shared tastes in art, literature, and music they begin to build an elegant fantasy world. However, when Juliet s parents threaten to separate the girls, they make a ruthless pact to preserve their fairytale forever, whatever the cost...
Starring Academy-Award winner Kate Winslet (Titanic), Melanie Lynskey (Up In The Air) and directed by Academy-Award winner Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Heavenly Creatures is a gripping and intelligent account of friendship with a dark edge.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Luis Amaral
Format:Blu-ray
Great film and very good acting . But caution for this blu-ray edition: IT HAS NO SUBTITLES. It's really a shame and a pity that they keep releasing blu-rays with no subtitles.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By sally tarbox
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Format:DVD
Brilliant movie set in 1950s NZ; when an unlikely school friendship starts up between wealthy and attractive Juliet and the scowling working class Pauline, it gradually grows into an obsession. Problems with their parents and their health draw the girls into a passionate closeness until their parents decide to separate them... Horrifying and fascinating at the same time
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By Phil
Format:DVD
One of my favourite films, at last available on DVD in the original aspect ratio. This is probably Peter Jackson's most satisfying movie, distinguished by a great script, top-notch visuals and memorable performances, especially from Sarah Peirse. (While Kate Winslet gives it 110 per cent in her first movie role, it's Melanie Lynsky's more subtle playing that makes an impression.) There are some dazzling sequences using music, such as the one to Mario Lanza's 'Donkey Serenade', or the long scene underscored by Puccini's 'Humming Chorus' from Madame Butterfly that precedes the horrific murder. This latter uses breathtaking editing to crank up the tension. The cruel and bloody climax that follows is particularly unpleasant, as it needs to be, bringing to an abrupt end the adolescent fantasy that has preceded it. Utterly brilliant movie making.
The transfer is clean. My only gripe is the bonus material. I'd have liked more about the true life crime, to put the movie in context. Still a must-have DVD, though.
The transfer is clean. My only gripe is the bonus material. I'd have liked more about the true life crime, to put the movie in context. Still a must-have DVD, though.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I found this film engrossing. It was well directed and well acted. I thought it dealt well with the subject, not dwelling on the more sensational aspects of the true story.
Published 3 months ago by Pauline Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fast Delivery
The delivery of this item was very efficient. I found the film interesting and the shots of the park, hills and coast were very good. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Christine
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heavenly Creatures
Very good movie. Acting was good, directing was great but just didn't like the imagination they put into it. A good buy for movie fans
Published 16 months ago by Painkiller
3.0 out of 5 stars
not as good as I remembered
This is an entertaining afternoon movie but not as good as I had remembered . This it did not really need an 18 certificate {cut ???] and that once again it was far too long . Read more
Published 20 months ago by cartoon
3.0 out of 5 stars
Remastered Edition Review
Just to be 100% clear this is a review for the new Remastered Edition.
Firstly this is one of the best presented Blu Ray's I have come across giving the slip cover,... Read more
Firstly this is one of the best presented Blu Ray's I have come across giving the slip cover,... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. G. J. Robinson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Layout and Inlays + Better than the DVD
HEAVENLY CREATURES [1994]
I like the film very much and have just received my copy. To make it short:
- the slipcover and the postcards are well done and the... Read more
I like the film very much and have just received my copy. To make it short:
- the slipcover and the postcards are well done and the... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars
The film Lovely Bones wishes it was
I am a huge Peter Jackson fan. I have seen all his movies and whilst I'm a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings his films made before them are his most interesting work. Read more
Published 22 months ago by MrDave475
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