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The most viscerally frightening and disturbing homicidal maniac picture since The Silence of the Lambs, Seven is based on an idea that's both gruesome and ingenious. A serial killer forces each of his victims to die by acting out one of the seven deadly sins. The murder scene is then artfully arranged into a grotesque tableau, a graphic illustration of each mortal vice. From the jittery opening credits to the horrifying (and seemingly inescapable) concluding twist, director David Fincher immerses us in a murky urban twilight where everything seems to be rotting, rusting, or moulding; the air is cold and heavy with dread. Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt are the detectives who skillfully track down the killer--all the while unaware that he has been closing in on them, as well. Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey are also featured, but it is director Fincher and the ominous, overwhelmingly oppressive atmosphere of doom that he creates that are the real stars of the film. It's a terrific date movie--for vampires. --Jim Emerson, Amazon.com
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Disc 2, Added value:
Opening Sequence
Deleted Scenes
Extended takes
Alternate endings
Production Design
Still photographs
Filmographies
The Notebooks
Promotional Material
Mastering For The Theater
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Seven is in my opinion the greatest thriller of the 90's, a disturbingly dark film which captivates its audiences and draws them into a world of evil and sin. The cast are all superb, especially the two detectives Mills and Summerset, played by the uncanny ability of Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman. One a tempermental rookie, the other an aged retirement-bound cop, together they try to solve a case where a man is cruelly murdering his victims based on the seven deadly sins. This leads us to an unforgettable conclusion where all the themes of the films are intervined and drawn out with devastating power.
This 'two disc set' is in my eyes a major disappointment for a film of Seven's magnitude. The special features are awkwardly displayed and takes a bit of getting used to. The deleted scenes are OK but like most films, it is obvious why they were not included in the final cut. I always look for a comprehensive documentary in such an edition, but sadly it does not arrive. Plus-points are the picture and sound transfer is top notch; you will think it is raining outside! This does not compensate however for a two disc set which is nowhere near as good as it could have been.
Seven is one of the most chilling and exciting films to grace the screen, and for this it deserves to be part of any DVD collection out there. Along with Fight Club, it ranks as David Fincher's greatest achievement. I have gave it five stars for the film itself, not for the package. You could almost fit the entire features and the film itself into a solitary disc.
This 'two disc set' is in my eyes a major disappointment for a film of Seven's magnitude. The special features are awkwardly displayed and takes a bit of getting used to. The deleted scenes are OK but like most films, it is obvious why they were not included in the final cut. I always look for a comprehensive documentary in such an edition, but sadly it does not arrive. Plus-points are the picture and sound transfer is top notch; you will think it is raining outside! This does not compensate however for a two disc set which is nowhere near as good as it could have been.
Seven is one of the most chilling and exciting films to grace the screen, and for this it deserves to be part of any DVD collection out there. Along with Fight Club, it ranks as David Fincher's greatest achievement. I have gave it five stars for the film itself, not for the package. You could almost fit the entire features and the film itself into a solitary disc.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Nolene-Patricia Dougan
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After Legends of the Fall, Brad Pitt has been rumoured to have thrown a bit of a wobbler, wanting to be taken seriously as an actor and not just be seen as a teenage heart-throb. He cut off his blond locks and, for his next film, chose a much darker and sinister detective story that the teenage girls would have trouble getting into the cinema to see. What followed this decision is a cinematic masterpiece, a truly nightmarish tale that at times is hard to watch.
We are presented with a vision of a city that is so bleak and cruel that no one ever mentions its name. Two detectives--the cynical older detective (Freeman) and the ambitious young detective (Pitt)--are investigating the vilest series of murders that a cinema-going public can cope with. Each murder is based on one of the seven deadly sins everything from greed to, tragically at the climax of the film, wrath. Be thankful for one thing--that these murders were never shown to us; all we see is the bloody aftermath of these violent and unthinkable crimes. This is the master stroke of the film, for it catapults it from a gory slasher flick into cinematic art. It is a bleak, terrifying vision of the world we live in, and leaves you thinking, even hoping, that this is entirely a tale of fiction and such a place does not exist.
We are presented with a vision of a city that is so bleak and cruel that no one ever mentions its name. Two detectives--the cynical older detective (Freeman) and the ambitious young detective (Pitt)--are investigating the vilest series of murders that a cinema-going public can cope with. Each murder is based on one of the seven deadly sins everything from greed to, tragically at the climax of the film, wrath. Be thankful for one thing--that these murders were never shown to us; all we see is the bloody aftermath of these violent and unthinkable crimes. This is the master stroke of the film, for it catapults it from a gory slasher flick into cinematic art. It is a bleak, terrifying vision of the world we live in, and leaves you thinking, even hoping, that this is entirely a tale of fiction and such a place does not exist.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Seven is a beautifully directed chiller starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey. Directed by David Fincher (fight cluc, panic room), you can guess its going to be a dark and grisely atmosphere. Detectives Somerset (freeman) and Mills (Pitt)are on two separate murder cases in which the victim has been killed in such a way that it is made to look like the killer is preaching some kind of sick lesson. Little do they know that their cases are actually linked along with many more to come! It's soon discovered that the killer is acting out series of sick and demented fatal punishments for each of the seven deadly sins - Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath Pride, Lust and Envy. The Gluttony victim is an obese man who was tied to a chair at a table and forced to eat until the lining in his stomach split and his stomach burst!!! That is just one of seven very horrible deaths in this film, in my opinion, lust being the worst!!! With a twisted ending that will have you on the edge of your seat, this chilling master piece from David Fincher is not a film to be missed!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
This is a quality psychological thriller, with the emphasis on psycho. It's a dark film with lots of rain, shady scenery and gory murders. But if you're not affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), not put off by a story about the darkest side of life and not shocked by blood, buy it now.
The film moves at a good pace, and twists and turns to great effect. The acting is also something to write home about. Morgan Freeman cannot be faulted as usual, Brad Pitt plays a good part and Kevin Spacey is chilling in his role as the killer.
Now to the two-CD special edition. The best parts of the two discs are the commentaries. Not only can you listen to David Fincher, Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, but you can also hear from the screen writer and others. Sometimes it leads to a bit of waffle, but the majority is interesting. The rest of the features are fillers in my opinion and don't lead to any greater insight into the film or its makers.
For this reason I'd probably go for the one disc edition if it's cheaper - especially if this already includes the commentaries (which are featured on Disc 1 of the Special Edition anyway).
So the long and the short of it is that the film is a total winner. Don't expect a cross between Driving Miss Daisy (Morgan Freeman) and Legends of the Fall (Brad Bitt) though - as one poor couple at the first screenings did, according to one of the commentaries. You'll be shocked and possibly scarred for life.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality Film
This is an Excellent film, one of my favourites of all time. Highly recommended. Make sure it's on your list to see before you die!
Published 1 month ago by Stuart M. Gibb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Seven
An absolutely brilliant psychological film, the actors playing the characters spot on. One of my favourite films. Well worth a watch.
Published 3 months ago by Kath
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DON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD
What more could you ask for morgan freeman,kevin spacey and brad pitt provide the great acting to accompany a fantastic and original script and no boring unrealistic happy... Read more
Published 6 months ago by $apphire
5.0 out of 5 stars
He's experienced about as much pain and suffering as anyone I've...
......and he still has Hell to look forward too.
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Published 11 months ago by Spike Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fincher Classic
David Fincher has long since this cinematic triumph, established his name as one of the most experiimental and successful directors of our day. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Finlay Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie, great set of discs
Really good package for such a classic movie. But does anyone know what the music is on the chapter selection menus? Read more
Published 17 months ago by Donald Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars
"A pound of flesh, no more, no less....."
Being a fan of Film Noir I was pleasantly surprised by Fincher's take on the particularly taboo subject of organised, surreal murder. Read more
Published on 22 May 2010 by J. Downes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Seven - 2 Disc Set [DVD] [1995]
One of my favourite films with a twist at the end.This edition has a bonus disc with lots of features. But the reason i bought this edition is for the dts surround sound. Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by Mick
5.0 out of 5 stars
The horror/drama flick of the 90's
It is the sort of film that does age well, and a lot of films don't for several reasons. This really is down to good quality script, direction and not having lots of special... Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by T. Stansfield
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deeeply disturbing!
Quite simply the greatest thriller since The Silence of the lambs.Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman star as two detectives hunting a sadistic serial killer preying on his victims based... Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by Mr. A. J. Ralph
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