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The Edge [DVD] [1998]

DVD ~ Anthony Hopkins
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin, Elle Macpherson, Harold Perrineau, Bart the Bear
  • Directors: Lee Tamahori
  • Writers: David Mamet
  • Producers: Art Linson, Lloyd Phillips
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Feb 2002
  • Run Time: 113 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005UWN0
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,491 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
In The Edge writer David Mamet created two engrossing and memorable characters; an urbane fashion photographer played by Alec Baldwin and a reserved and intellectual billionaire played by Anthony Hopkins. They find themselves teamed up against both a giant Kodiak bear and their own inner demons, when lost together in the Alaskan wilderness. The subject matter includes male rivalry, the isolationism of extreme wealth and, most conspicuously, the survival of the fittest. Mamet's script, which sounds a little too arched in spots, is well served by New Zealand director Lee Tamahori, who knows how to capture beauty and brutality in one frame. Although the themes are enormous in scope, they are well balanced and one rarely overpowers the other, nor does the achingly beautiful scenery overshadow the acting. Even if you don't like the intellectualism of the dialogue, there are some great scenes with the bear. --Rochelle O'Gorman, Amazon.com

DVD Description
DVD Special Features:

Featurette
Seven Video Clips
Trailer
Screen Access
Multiple Access Subtitles
Cast Pages
Language: English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, English for the hearing impaired.
2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
Widescreen Version 16:9

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A GRIPPING STORY OF SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST..., 30 Nov 2003
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This is a wonderful film that will keep the viewer totally absorbed. Written by the tremendously talented David Mamet (The House of Games, Oleanna), it is beautifully directed by the noted director Lee Tamahori (Once Were Warriors, Along Came a Spider). The film is a complex, fully fleshed story covering many themes, fully realized by a stellar cast. It also provides the viewer with breathtaking cinematography, as well as a compelling score written by Academy Award winner Jerry Goldsmith (The Omen).

The film focuses an a mild mannered, self-effacing, slightly paranoid billionaire, Charles Morse (Anthony Hopkins). A brilliant and well-read man with a penchant for esoteric knowledge, Morse is married to Mickey (Elle MacPherson), a young and beautiful, successful model. On location with her in a remote area of Alaska, she is surrounded by her young, fun loving camera crew, while he is seemingly the odd man out. He is astute enough, however, to sense that there are romantic undercurrents between his wife and her photographer, Robert Green (Alec Baldwin).

When Morse accompanies Robert on what was to be a short excursion into the Alaskan wilderness, looking for a local hunter to pose in the photo shoot, disaster looms ahead, and the test for the survival of the fittest begins. It is here that the superior mind and knowledge of Morse is put to the test, as they find themselves pitted against nature. Morse rises to the occasion, emerging as a natural leader, while his younger, fitter rival, Robert, is often at a loss as to how to cope in their peculiar situation. It is also through the emerging and changing conditions that they face, that their respective characters emerge. It is in the wilderness that they are both unmasked and emerge as their true selves.

This is a film that will keep the viewer enthralled. Anthony Hopkins has never been better as the quietly heroic Morse, and Alec Baldwin is excellent as the craven and duplicitous photographer who has cuckolded him. Elle MacPherson is luminous as the beautiful, young, trophy wife. The rest of the supporting cast, including the giant Kodiac bear, are also terrific. This is a superlative survival story that has something for everyone. Bravo!

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Action adventure with a twist, 5 Oct 2001
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This review is from: The Edge [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
Superb action adventure story with a twist of the unexpected. Hopkins plays a cool unflapable billionaire. Marrooned in the Alaskan wilderness with two other guys after their plane crashes he takes command in their journey home.

Along the way they are hunted by a Killer Bear and they will either kill or be killed. Add a subplot that one of the other guys is having an affair with the millionaires wife, (ands the millionaire knows it...Will he kill him or not), and you have all the makings of a great adventure.

Well paced and superbly acted the Bear scenes are great. This is a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great film..., 9 Jul 2003
Anthony Hopkins is one of hollywood's best actors, in this film he plays a superb character and portrays him fantastically. The production of the film is superb, and is a must see film especialy on a surround sound system. A limited storyline prevents the film from getting five stars but it provides non stop action and the superb acting by all involved is truly breathtaking matched only by its direction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Extras
This is a great dvd edition of The Edge with a lot of extras. This has been one of my favorite films for a long time and since I'm fan of extras on dvds you won't be disappointed... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars On THE EDGE of your seat.
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This little gem has everything , I rarely watch movies twice but this i can see over and over again ( you get something more every time you watch it ) a perfect mix of... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Edge
What a superb Movie indeed. I rented this because Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin were in it, as simple as that. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars SCARY BEAR
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Three men stranded in the mountains, miles from civilization, no food and hopelessly lost. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars AN EXCELLENT ADVENTURE!
The Edge is an absolute fantastic film. It's defiantly one of my personal favourite films, full of action, drama and wonderful adventure! Read more
Published on 5 Jul 2004 by alistairwain

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutley Brilliant
I loved this film and I think the acting was brilliant. In The Edge two new friends find themselves teamed up against both a giant grizzly bear and their own inner demons, when... Read more
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