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The Beast From 20000 Fathoms [DVD] [1953]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 7321900275347
Label : Warner Home Video
Manufacturer : Warner Home Video
Publisher : Warner Home Video
Release date : 2004-01-26
Title : The Beast From 20000 Fathoms [DVD] [1953]
Actor : Array
Audience rating : Parental Guidance
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Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Original release date : 1953-01-01
Region code : 2
Running time : 76
Studio : Warner Home Video
Theatrical releaseDate : 1953

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review by: xyzzy date: 2006-05-07 rating:

Just about very well known Sci-Fi personality
This film has all the 50's Sci-Fi standards except the flame thrower. We start off with a narrative that shows an atomic test taking place in the frozen north. Two people go out to take readings after the test. One does not come back and the other is delusional, talking of a monster. Naturally he needs curing and is almost well with a female paleontologist starts to believe him and offers to let him eat her sandwiches and look at mug shots of mobsters past. Can the authorities be convinced before it is too late? br / br /Yes I know most people watched this movie because it has Lee Van Cleef playing a pivotal role. Yet we should not forget the many other familiar character actors that make this a true 50's monster picture. First there is that cute little monster himself curtseys of Ray Harryhausen; when he pushes over a lighthouse I can only think of one of my cats. He had the same mischievous look. Then there is Paula Raymond who has been in every TV play from "77 Sunset Strip" to several "Perry Mason's." Not to mention Cecil Kellaway, Dr. Chumley in Harvey (1950). Kenneth Tobey as Captain Patrick Hendry in "The Thing From Another World" (1951). There are way too many to mention here; so you will just have to watch for yourself. br /

review by: gavbro date: 2006-01-29 rating:

Fantastic family fun
An absolute Harryhausen classic.pWhen you consider the age of this film, the special effects are still great, and a testament to Harryhausens work.pThe film is far better than similar films of today, mainly because it does not rely on using actors for their ability to look good rather than act, some bint with more mamory glands than talent, or C-G-bloody-I!pThe whole family can watch this and enjoy it, and the extras are a must for any Harryhausen fan, though if you already own a Harryhausen DVD the chances are you already own the extras as they all seem to have them.pThe

review by: date: 2004-02-13 rating:

The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms
The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, first released in 1953, was the original Ray Bradbury/Ray Harryhausen monster film. br /The plot involves a hundred million year-old dinosaur that has been rudely awakened by an atomic bomb test, causing it to go on the rampage along the coastline of America. br / br /The Beast itself is very well done -- given that this was made in the 1950s -- and has actually dated fairly well. Human actors appear in the form of the nuclear scientist who first discovers the Beast, the inevitable old paleantologist and his female assistant, as well as the usual crowd of terrified citizens and unrealistically brave police officers. Also look out for a very young looking Lee Van Cleef, playing a marksman no less! There are few dull moments, and the lead characters are what you might expect from a 50s monster film, but some of the acting is quite good and the lead male and female roles carry a lot of charisma on screen. br / br /The conversion onto DVD is generally good, and I didn't notice any significant faults with the picture. The DVD also contains a number of extra features, including a short but interesting 'Making the Beast' documentary, and a longer feature about Harryhausen/Bradbury -- which I found to be rather dull, though big Harryhausen fans will no doubt treasure it. There are also four trailers from similar films, and a mysterious 'hidden extra.'

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