Forbidden Zone
by Richard Elfman
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Actor: Gisele Lindley, Herve Villechaize, Jan Stuart Schwartz, Marie-Pascale Elfman, Susan TyrellDirector: Richard Elfman
Brand: LEG
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 74 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-07-29
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Legend Films, Inc.
Movie Reviews of Forbidden Zone
Movie Review: A different take on "Forbidden Zone," with pop-up commentary and DTS
Summary: 5 Stars
It's a good day when "Forbidden Zone" gets a DVD release! Better yet, this is a valuable addition to the Fantoma disc, and not really a substitution.
I don't normally purchase or even watch colorized versions of black and white films, but Richard Elfman seemed to make a compelling case that he intended "Forbidden Zone" to be released in color. I certainly do not begrudge the man for making a living, and he honors our pocketbooks by making the new release different enough to warrant a look.
In the color version, one notices details that aren't as readily apparent as in the original black and white version. The sets seem to be made of cardboard and butcher block paper - that is clear in the original version, but is blazingly obvious in the colorized version.
Colorization aside, how is this version different? This DVD is lacking the commentary of the original release, the documentary and the isolated score (this is bad.) On the plus side, the new DVD has a DTS 5.1 track, and a promo for a Japanese audience. However, the deal-maker is the pop-up trivia - that is truly interesting although somewhat redundant of the previous DVD director's commentary.
The colorization is quite good (who knew French's bathrobe was yellow), and adds to the surreal quality of the picture instead of being a distraction.
I don't normally like double DVD releases, but in this case I will make a strong exception. Recommended!
Summary of Forbidden Zone
Synopsis:Item Type: DVD Movie
Item Rating: R
Street Date: 08/19/08
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
LanguageENGLISH
Foreign Film: no
Subtitlesno
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve Please note: This supplier will be closed on 11/24, 11/25, 12/26, 1/2 for the holidays. The shipping cut off is 12/10 to try and have the products delivered by Christmas.
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