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Powder [DVD] [1997]

DVD ~ Mary Steenburgen
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  • Actors: Mary Steenburgen, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Goldblum, Brandon Smith
  • Directors: Victor Salva
  • Writers: Victor Salva
  • Producers: Daniel Grodnik, Dennis Murphy, Riley Kathryn Ellis, Robert Snukal, Roger Birnbaum
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Norwegian, Dutch, Danish, French, English, Finnish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Mar 2004
  • Run Time: 107 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0001GNJQ0
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 15,126 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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An inspiring drama in which a young man with supernatural powers struggles to fit into society. When he eventually discloses his special abilities the lives of those around him are changed forever.

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant scientific and emotional genius, 8 Oct 2006
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This film is absolutely beautiful. It's highly intelligent, and hugely emotional. The story centres around Powder, a 17 year old boy with alabaster skin, red eyes and childlike innocence. He's also human electrolysis and evolved way beyond our comprehension.

The film is filled with angry people who vent their self-loathing and psychological malaise on Powder - but these people only serve to highlight the warmth and loveliness of three adults who take Powder under their wings, primarily Jeff Goldblum, who is a revelation.
An air of tragedy follows Powder around like a shadow, and Mary Steenburgen's character says it best with: "I don't know if there's a place in this world for someone as beautiful as you..."

There are scenes in Powder that will make you desperately sad, and you may question your own reactions to people, but it's an incredible film. In terms of emotional impact, and general plot-line (in a very round about sort of way), it's vaguely similar to The Green Mile. The final scene is so powerful, it straddles the line between uplifting and heart-breaking and it's hard to know which way to fall.

How much you get from this film really depends on how comfortable you are with psychological and emotional depth, but there's no denying its power and ability to provoke introspection and thought.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent , 14 Jul 2008
By Mr. R. C. Auty "Trancewarriors" (England) - See all my reviews
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A rare film, filled with all sorts of emotions and different levels of thought from base bullying, up to the higher evolution of man. I bought and watched this a week ago, and I am sure I will watch it again, many times in the future. Worth your money and your time. And does anyone know where the soundtrack is available, at a reasonable price? Cheers.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Shockingly good!!, 3 Mar 2004
This film is all about a boy's struggle to fit into society after being a recluse for several years. The problem is that he has the unusual ability to conduct electricity due to a freak accident involving his pregnant mother shortly before his birth. A touching story that will draw you back time and again!
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