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First broadcast by BBC4 on 2 April 2005, this acclaimed remake was BBC television's first live drama for over 20 years.The British Experimental Rocket Group launches a manned space ship but the rocket crash lands and only Victor emerges, clearly afflicted with a debilitating illness. Dr Gordon Briscoe (David Tennant) joins Quatermass in trying to diagnose Carroon's strange contamination.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
If you read the notes in the accompanying booklet it talks of 2 or 3 stumbles in this live broadcast, and says that for this DVD release they have edited them out and replaced them with scenes from a taped rehearsal. WHY! I mean, the whole point of the production was it was LIVE and so why not just stick the live version on dvd without these edits. This is one of those mad decisions that makes me scream.
In one scene for instance, the reporter...stumbling over his lines has to be helped back to the script with the help of the actor playing the editor, seeing a sort of understandable trip like that just shows the immediacy of it all, the tension etc...so why not leave it in, no its replaced with a recorded scene from a rehearsal. Also theres a loud crash as someone knocks over some glass and one of the actors reacts to it and loses concentration for a short while, this also is removed. One scene in which David Tennant is running around he slips and ALMOSTS falls over, now I cant recall if this has been left in the production, I think it is...certainly is in the MAKING OFF documentary but if he had not regained his balance Im sure this dvd release would have replaced it.
Still, a brave production...fascinating...just the dvd release made this silly error of judgment.
In one scene for instance, the reporter...stumbling over his lines has to be helped back to the script with the help of the actor playing the editor, seeing a sort of understandable trip like that just shows the immediacy of it all, the tension etc...so why not leave it in, no its replaced with a recorded scene from a rehearsal. Also theres a loud crash as someone knocks over some glass and one of the actors reacts to it and loses concentration for a short while, this also is removed. One scene in which David Tennant is running around he slips and ALMOSTS falls over, now I cant recall if this has been left in the production, I think it is...certainly is in the MAKING OFF documentary but if he had not regained his balance Im sure this dvd release would have replaced it.
Still, a brave production...fascinating...just the dvd release made this silly error of judgment.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
I've never seen the original Quatermass so can't really compare the two versions. What I am able to say however is that this particular version, having been transmitted live (an extremely brave thing to do no matter the class of actor and technical people employed) is a triumph. Daved Tennant and Jason Flemyng are excellent in the lead roles, the set is a throwback to the B-movies of the '50's and Hammer horror of the '70's. The sets look decidedly creaky at times but that's all part of the charm of the piece. The dialogue at times also seems disjointed but the actors bring to life an often hammy script with great skill and enthusiasm. Fans of science fiction with a touch of horror will enjoy this.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This is a very well made and groundbreaking live adaption of the now classic Quatermass Experiment. Movie actor Jason flemyng stars as a very youthful professor Quatermass previously played by middle aged actors. Due to the production being made live there are some limitations with the locations and filming. And some of the action and diologue is on occasion miss-timed and limited in scope which also limits the special effects. This relies more on what you don't see and the tension of the unseen monster stalking London. There are some overtones of the 50's with fashion and hair styles which looks very odd indeed as it's set in the present day. New Doctor Who David Tennant puts in a good performance as a scientist but doesn't get many lines. Of the Dvd there are some extras with interviews from the cast and writers that's a nice touch.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Quatermass, take two
I have been a fan of the Quatermass universe since the early 1960's which I first saw the second feature film (Hammer production of "Quatermass II", also titled "Enemy From Space")... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by Jon Thompson
Sorry but it is not a patch on the original.
I really am sorry but this is not a patch on the original. The original had a Hitchcock atmosphere that left you hiding behind the sofa, the acting was exceptional too. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by Mrs. M. L. Butler
Not Good
I saw it, hoping for a descent remake of the original, At least an attempt. The BBC seal was reassuring, but at the end of the movie I wondered what they were thinking. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Karastratis Apostolos
sci-fi programme
not yet watched all of dvd but is like original series from sixties.
great newsreader!!
great newsreader!!
Published on 12 Nov 2009 by Big D
disappointed
I bought this DVD only because there was David Tennant playing in it, otherwise I don't think it's a good movie. I'll only keep it for David, that's all. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Bernabe
A botch
The gimmick of a live telecast meant that the producers cut so much of the script it was less detailed than the feature film, which cut huge sections of the original television... Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2009 by John Ellis
very good experience
This is based on old sci-fi, yet it definitely is entertaining in it own way. The acting is excellent. All the actors were very very good. Read more
Published on 11 July 2009 by Nancy Smythe
The Quatermass Experiment
What shall I say? I was completely bowled over? I was riveted to the chair? I was intrigued throughout? I held my breath? Read more
Published on 13 April 2009 by Maria Fischer
Not the Real Quatermass
OK, so we've proven that you can't do it over and you can't do Nigel Kneale without Nigel Kneale. Still, I've become enough of a Kneale fan that I had to see it.
Published on 18 Feb 2009 by Roger Gay
Interesting period piece from 2005
I was quite impressed with this, having not seen it in nearly 4 years. As a piece of atmospheric television and an exercise in the television of ideas, where we're not shown... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2008 by Mr. V. Thurgood
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