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Night Watch: For centuries, the battling forces of light and darkness have kept an uneasy truce. The undercover members of the Night Watch have formed a supernatural police force, protecting the world against the Dark Ones - the vampires, witches, shape-shifters and sorcerers that wage war in the night. At the same time, the Dark Ones have a Day Watch that in turn polices the forces of light. The fate of humanity rests in this delicate balance between good and evil, but that fate is now in jeopardy. Ancient prophecy foretells that one day a Great One will arrive who can end the battle between light and dark forever. That time has arrived in Moscow - but which side will the great one choose? The first instalment in an epic Trilogy, Night Watch is a hyper charged supernatural horror with mind melting special effects... our future lies in their hands. Day Watch: Only one thing stands between peace and Armageddon: the supernatural agents of Day Watch, who fight to control the armies of light and darkness. When the son of a senior Day Watch officer turns to the darkness, forces beyond the imagination are unleashed and the fate of the world hangs in the balance! Like The Matrix, Day Watch combines cutting-edge digital effects and mind-blowing action to create a stunningly original world. This Director’s Cut takes you on an even wilder ride with more intense thrills and incredible effects.
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Artist: Konstantin Khabensky
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
First I should note that I got this double pack for under ten pounds, which has rather coloured my positive view of the whole package. Second I have access to a Russian native which means I've had a lot of the subtler cultural meanings explained to me that I think would be completely lost on most audiences. However to my taste the films are original and interesting. Sadly Nightwatch is the international version and has a number of scenes added, I guess to make the unusual story a bit clearer for an international audience. Some of the mystery is taken out so it would have been nice to have the original Russian version included. Daywatch is far easier to follow than Nightwatch (although probably wouldn't make much sense at all without seeing the first film). The transfer itself is very strong. The picture on both films is sharp, richly colourful and detailed. Daywatch does look the nicer of the two though. The soundtracks (I listened to the Russian versions with subtitles) are both strong and hard-hitting. The sound has been re-created for the added scenes in the international version of Nightwatch but this doesn't affect the quality, just the lip synch. If you know the films and like them and can get this double pack cheap, I'd highly recommend it over the DVD versions in particular. If you're unsure about the films themselves all I can say is that the package is very strong and is the best way to see them, so perhaps rent them first to be sure.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It is true that, unfortunately, this edition of Night Watch only has English subtitles for the impaired of hearing, but this is - in my opinion - more than compensated by the fact that the version shown is the Russian rather than the International edition, with quite a few differences and even a charachter - Ignat - who was present in the Russian version but edited out of the international one.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
These films are by far Russia'a best import since Vodka. Although the subtitles on the "Night Watch" DVD are only for the hearing impaired, its still a damn good film. I loved the new take on the vampire story and the special effects are very good and is a good fantasy story.
If you are not into reading subtitles in foreign films then don't but these films, they are better in Russian with the English subtitles.
If you are not into reading subtitles in foreign films then don't but these films, they are better in Russian with the English subtitles.
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Nightwatch 5 stars Daywatch 4
Seen on DVD. Fascinating. I havent read the originals, but so much better than Underworld. Almost Tinker Tailor for the realist wanting fantasist. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Man from poundstretcher
Russians kick ass
A few years ago I have read this books. When I have found they been filmed, just had to have them. FX as in any blockbuster from hollywood, but story - just as fresh as russian... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Supremus
Worth watching
A very interesting double DVD collection from Russia. I would recommend it if you like interesting movies from foreign parts.
Published 5 months ago by G. D. Pelling
excellent!
I first watched nightwatch some years ago after it was recommended by a Russian friend of mine. This is a Russian made film but don't let that put you off!! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Sarah Roberson
dvd
Did not know dvds were subtitled,would not have purchased if known,possibly i missed it,very quick though on receiving them and would use seller again
Published 13 months ago by maharg63
Night Watch and Day Watch
Quite unique in back story and legend, these movies are excellent in acting, action and cgi. The story is absorbing, tense and satisfying in the way the two movies fit together. Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. KEYZER
one of my favourites
i love this film - both parts don't disappoint, you dont have to have great knowledge about "these" things to understand
i watched night watch 6 years ago and was blown... Read more
i watched night watch 6 years ago and was blown... Read more
Published 14 months ago by julia
confused
have read all the books so was really looking forward to seeing these but was dissappointed as I find it hard to read subtitles and follow the storyline, havn't been able to watch... Read more
Published 17 months ago by desertfox
Poor English subtitles
I love Night Watch, but was dismayed to find that this only has English subtitles for the hard of hearing. Read more
Published 22 months ago by rodti macleary
Confusing even if you've read the books!
Okay the human population of the world are divided into 2 types - ordinary humans & Others, who are basically people capable of using magic to some degree. Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by Greg
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