Apr 12 2010
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This is a first class, gothic chiller with an outstanding cast, a riveting legend line, and a musical come by that will effect the viewer want to sleep with the lights on! A first rate film, it had audiences riveted to the camouflage when it was first released in the mid nineteen seventies. I know. I was one of that audience. This film has withstood the test of time, as it is as though-provoking today, as when it was first released.
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Katherine (Lee Remick) and Robert Thorn (Gregory Peck) are a wealthy, older American couple. Katherine is pregnant and, while in Italy, gives birth to an ostensibly stillborn boy, a fact that is kept from her. Luminous how noteworthy his wife wanted the baby and the grief that she had in conceiving, Robert agrees to have the monotonous baby supplanted by a living newborn whose mother died in child birth, keeping this information from Katherine. They name this baby Damien.
All goes well for the prosperous Thorn family, until Damien turns five. A series of dramatic, unique events commence to occur around the Thorns, all seemingly stemming from Damien. Well guarded by a self sufficient, somewhat creepy nanny (Billie Whitelaw), there are those who would hold him to be the Antichrist. By the time that Katherine and Robert originate to realize who Damien may truly be, their lives are out of control. With the abet of an inquisitive photographer, a repentant priest, and an archaeologist who holds the key to the destruction of the Antichrist, Robert Thorn becomes a man with a mission. Will Damien let him complete that mission? Sight this movie and get out. You will not be disappointed. I guarantee that you will be sleeping with the lights on and the covers over your head.
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David Seltzer wrote a terrific screenplay. This first class production, which is deftly directed by Richard Donner, is played with straightforward sincerity by its outstanding cast. The casting of Gregory Peck and Lee Remick was pure genius, as their well-known reputations infused the movie with a believability not understanding possible, given the theme of the script. Playing it straight, as a couple caught in a vortex of events over which they have runt control, they sweep the viewer along with them. Supported by a stunning cast, there are famous performances given by Billie Whitelaw, as the nanny with a mission, David Warner, as the photographer who begins to witness that something unusual seems to be going on, and Harvey Stephens, as Damien, whose angelic countenance belies his satanic nature.
This is a riveting, subtle film that, with a few well planned, gruesome moments, and an effectively creepy musical gather that builds suspense to a crescendo, manages to thoroughly catch the viewer. If one is looking for a blood and gore fest, there is really none of that here. Instead, stare to be fearful out of the seat of your pants by a satisfactory script, improbable acting, deft direction, and a musical procure that will long linger in one’s memory. It is cramped wonder that Jerry Goldsmith, the composer of the unique acquire for The Omen, won an Academy Award for his efforts.
The DVD is a loaded DVD with a lot of engaging features. It provides a forty six runt documetary on the making of the film, which is quite moving., as well as a director’s commentary. There is a also an appealing, six dinky short on some of the pitfalls that beset the cast and crew during the filming of the movie. The composer also has a puny segment of his beget. There are the other standard features, such as theatrical trailers, interactive menus, and scene selections, as well as crystal sure visuals and audio. This is a first rate DVD of a film well worth having in one’s collection. Bravo!
I have a exclusive obsession with the first 2 Omen films, and have the DVD boxed site, so I’ve seen the DVD quite a few times. This special edition includes everything from the first release: Richard Donner’s commentary, a deleted scene, the featurette on all the curious coincidences & tragedies that happened around the filming, and the impartial over 40 slight documentary on the making of the film.
The fresh features added- not including the spiffy fresh slump case screen and spooky white cover- are as follows. We regain a short introduction from director Donner, a 20 limited featurette that is basically Wes Craven talking about why he likes the film so considerable. Kind of random stuff, but the thing that made me upgrade is the novel, honest under 2 hour documentary. It’s narrated by Jack Palance- that’s worth the money proper there- and goes into detail of how it started as an plan as “The Anti-Christ”, then “The Birthmark” and finally the completed “The Omen.”
This re-release was obviously done to promote the current remake, but they actually create it worth your while. The packaging really is nice, and for fans of the Omen or those keen in the irregular happenings that surround it- this is a valid addition to your collection. For those of you who haven’t seen this film before- don’t putrid your judgement on the remake. This is a classy but fast-paced colorful thriller/horror film, with astounding acting (especially from Gregory Peck) improbable music and cinematography. The 6/6/06 date has passed, but until the world really does ruin you should be pleased this icy release and savor a time before determined and tacky CGI jumps were considered “awe”.
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