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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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Of all Peter Jackson's films, there remains one that has never really sat comfortably in either of the two genres he is most famous for: fantasy and horror. Ultimately a classically grand love story with all the right ingredients a la 'Romeo and Juliet' (their love kept them apart, their fate was sealed) with elements of film noir (from the moment they met, it was murder), 'Heavenly Creatures' is that rare beast that refuses to conform to the audience's expectations. Indeed, at times it almost feels as though the film and the characters within it have whipped up such a fantastical frenzy that they will all combust in an explosion of excruciating song n' dance and bizarre 50's lingo. Instead, the movie decends into a very dark place before giving us that famous welter of gore, which to this day still shocks. A beautiful film and one-of-a-kind.
The disc is presented beautifully, with classy packaging and a postcard set, while the image is crisp, the colours really rich. A huge improvement on the Canadian blu-ray release.
As for the extras, we don't get the cut scenes alas, although this may have something to do with Jackson not liking them. However we do get a really insightful 30 minute documentary with three film critics, one of whom has many anecdotes relating to Jackson himself. Informative and entertaining.
I enjoyed this return to Christchurch circa 1954 very much, and will do so again and again.
The disc is presented beautifully, with classy packaging and a postcard set, while the image is crisp, the colours really rich. A huge improvement on the Canadian blu-ray release.
As for the extras, we don't get the cut scenes alas, although this may have something to do with Jackson not liking them. However we do get a really insightful 30 minute documentary with three film critics, one of whom has many anecdotes relating to Jackson himself. Informative and entertaining.
I enjoyed this return to Christchurch circa 1954 very much, and will do so again and again.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I received my Blu-ray copy of Heavenly Creatures on Tuesday - a great re-master! Both the picture and sound are extremely clear and the film sounded great on my Dolby Digital sound system.
In addition to the beautiful packaging, I was extremely pleased to see four collector's postcards.
When I originally read that this was getting a re-release on Blu-ray and DVD, I was expecting there to be all new extra features, including a director's commentary etc. I contacted the company (Peccadillo) to enquire into why this wasn't the case as I was disappointed that the only things listed were a trailer, a retrospective documentary and a picture gallery.
This was the response I got:
"Unfortunately we were not able to access any extra features (should they exist) from Wingnut (who produced the film). To make up for this we did the remastering from the original HD master (which had scratches that we re-scored), put together a trailer, a 30min featurette, a limited edition sleeve and a postcard set to make up for it. I understand that many people would have liked something more, but our hands were tied in that respect."
In light of this, I was very pleased with the effort that went into creating extras. I recommend the retrospective documentary highly - some interesting insights to the film and Mr.Jackson himself!
All in all - recommended
In addition to the beautiful packaging, I was extremely pleased to see four collector's postcards.
When I originally read that this was getting a re-release on Blu-ray and DVD, I was expecting there to be all new extra features, including a director's commentary etc. I contacted the company (Peccadillo) to enquire into why this wasn't the case as I was disappointed that the only things listed were a trailer, a retrospective documentary and a picture gallery.
This was the response I got:
"Unfortunately we were not able to access any extra features (should they exist) from Wingnut (who produced the film). To make up for this we did the remastering from the original HD master (which had scratches that we re-scored), put together a trailer, a 30min featurette, a limited edition sleeve and a postcard set to make up for it. I understand that many people would have liked something more, but our hands were tied in that respect."
In light of this, I was very pleased with the effort that went into creating extras. I recommend the retrospective documentary highly - some interesting insights to the film and Mr.Jackson himself!
All in all - recommended
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 4 months ago by Painkiller
disturbing and utterly compelling
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... Read more
Published 5 months ago by sally tarbox
Terrific
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,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Phil
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 8 months ago by cartoon
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 8 months ago by Mr. G. J. Robinson
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 8 months ago by Chris
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 10 months ago by MrDave475
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