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  • Actors: Jim Carrey, Martin Landau, Bob Balaban, Jeffrey DeMunn, Hal Holbrook
  • Directors: Frank Darabont
  • Writers: Michael Sloane
  • Producers: Frank Darabont, Anna Garduno, Claudia Cummings, Jim Behnke, Linda Fields
  • Format: Dubbed, 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: PG
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 30 Sep 2002
  • Run Time: 146 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006G9WI
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,193 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Like Frank Darabont's other movies, The Majestic attempts, and sometimes achieves, the sheer decency of classic American movies. A cross between The Music Man and The Return of Martin Guerre, it is the film about McCarthyism that Frank Capra might have made if he had not drifted to the populist Right. An amnesiac screen-writer (Jim Carrey) is mistaken for a missing war-hero and becomes the force that reinvigorates a town distraught over its dead young men. The film is so caught up in a pastel-coloured elegiac celebration of small-town life that it at times loses pace altogether and not even Jim Carrey can quite pull it back up to its natural speed. On the other hand, his underplaying of the climactic confrontation with the House Un-American Affairs Committee--his career is at risk because he once followed a girlfriend to a political meeting--is admirable; we believe in his conversion from cynicism to heroism because he is even quieter than Jimmy Stewart in Mister Smith Goes to Washington mode. Martin Landau is a little too lovable as the grieving father who persuades Carrey of his identity, Laurie Holden not quite convincing as the woman for whom he falls.

On the DVD: The Majestic on disc is presented in 1.85:1 visual aspect ratio with crisp, clear visuals that sometimes make us gasp at the complex realism of the period details and has an attractive Dolby 5.1 stereo acoustic. Extras include some deleted scenes, the trailer and an extended sequence from Sand Pirates of the Sahara, the witty B-movie pastiche that crops up at a couple of important moments in the plot. --Roz Kaveney

DVD Description
Special Features:
Seven deleted scenes
Sand Pirates movie within the movie
Theatrical trailer
Ratio 16:9
Languages: English, French & Italian

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Majestic, 31 May 2004
This review is from: The Majestic [VHS] [2002] (VHS Tape)
I caught this film by accident and i have to say it is a true suprise. Jim Carrey shocks with a truly great performance in a role that is serious and very unlike most of his other roles.

The film is set in the 1950's where Carrey plays a man accused of abeing a communist - he suffers a car accident and loses his memory. He ends up in a town called Lawson, who lost a lot of men in the war. Carrey is mistaken for Luke Trimble, the son of a local man who owns the towns cinema - the majestic.

the relationship between carrey and harry trimble is played to perfection, and the film culminates with some of the best scenes i have ever seen. a suprisingly strong feel good movie.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Majestic, 19 Feb 2005
This review is from: The Majestic [DVD] [2001] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
Fan of Shawshank?

Loved the Green Mile?

Well this next darabont movie shows he has a style and genre all of his own in this truly heart warming story of a writer who has an accident, and is then adopted by the people of the town where he ends up.

This movie proves Jim Carrey CAN act as we all know him for his humerous roles. And if you want to watch an innocent, good family film like all of Frank Darabonts other movies than this is one of those films which will leave a tear in your eye and smile on your face, wonderfully filmed acted and has a beautiful soundtrack. Buy this movie, you'll watch it again and again.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good hearted cinema., 14 Dec 2003
Set in the times of the cold war communism which hunt in Hollywood, Jim Carrey's character is accused of being one of the artists in hollywood being a communist. To flee from it all, he accidently drives off a bridge, and finds himself with amnesia in a strange town full of wonderful people, mistaking him for a long lost friend.

A fable at that, but so beautifully told, as only Frank Darabont can. With wonderful performances, especially from Jim Carrey and accurate homage to America in those sweet yet stormy days.

Wonderful cast, cinematography and music. And as it should be, a good story well told.

The Majestic is a descent film for those who still long for the 'good old films' of yesteryear. A must see.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Majestic
Firstly, let me say that I normally can't stand Jim Carrey. I just don't think he is funny!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Majestic...magic!
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Now me, I am a huge Carrey fan, I find him hillarious,
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Published on 20 Jan 2004 by Doomey

4.0 out of 5 stars Ode to classic cinema, ode to the real story
It was a long time since I had the pleasure to enjoy a film where the director takes the time to tell his story and gives his cast room to breathe, to act. Read more
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If you love films made in the 50's. If you love good acting. If you love pituresque imagery, you will love this. JimCarrey on fine form in a Jimmy Stewart-like role. Read more
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