Lathe of Heaven
by Philip Haas
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Actor: David Strathairn, James Caan, Lisa Bonet, Lukas Haas, Sheila McCarthyDirector: Philip Haas
Brand: A and E Home Video
Producer: Allen Sabinson
Producer: Bruce Davison
Producer: Craig Baumgarten
Producer: David Craig
Producer: Mark Winemaker
Writer: Alan Sharp
Writer: Ursula K. Le Guin
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, DVD, Letterboxed, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 91 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-10-29
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Movie Reviews of Lathe of Heaven
Movie Review: Intriguing story worth many repeat viewings.
Summary: 5 Stars
Having never read the novel this story is based on or seen the 1980s version, I was really surprised with the depth of story and the well-crafted presentation of this psychological film. (I give it my highest compliment... it really does seem like a story Philip K. Dick would have written.) When he dreams, George Orr's dreams alter reality. Controlling reality is harder than you'd expect. George blames himself for all the evils of the world and his attempts to rectify things always have unforeseen consequences.
Obviously for the film much thought was given to creating just the right atmosphere for several unique versions of our future society. (Multiple viewings will reveal how well the costumes, characters and set design evolve together throughout the story. The bonus material also adds some new spins.)
I love the ending here, it's open to much interpretation, however finding anyone who has seen the film to discuss it with is hard to do.
Keep your eyes on Manny! His every line is rich with meaning. My favorite is this one, "Believing what you know to be true and nobody else does doesn't make you crazy. Looney maybe."
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