The Keep [VHS]
by Michael Mann
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Actor: Alberta Watson, Gabriel Byrne, J?rgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, Scott GlennDirector: Michael Mann
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language), Analog
Format: Color, NTSC
Release Date: 1998-11-11
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Publisher: Paramount
Studio: Paramount
VHS Movie Reviews of The Keep [VHS]
Movie Review: You've got to be kidding.
Summary: 1 Stars
I actually bought this movie over a year ago, but had to re-watch it because I just couldn't remember any of it. And now I know why I blocked from my memory. It is more terrible than the word terrible could describe. This has got to be one of the worst movies I have ever seen and any one who says otherwise has either a: never read the book or b: has a high tolerance for bad movies and really bad music (okay, I know, it's an 80s movie and the music is very 80s). Yes, it was probably very technically advanced for '83, but it doesn't change the fact that it isn't even close to the actual book. The only similarity between the characters in the book and the characters in the movie are their names. The motives of the characters, the personalities, and in the case of Rasalom (not Molasar as he is called for the ENTIRE movie) he isn't even remotely the right being. What disappointed me most of all was the fact that the more interesting and thought provoking parts of the book were left out entirely, and what was put in was the bare skeleton of a brilliantly written story. Sometimes it appeared the director and writers hadn't even read F. Paul Wilson's The Keep, but another book entirely. The movie is more sci-fi than horror, badly written, poorly acted (by some actors-others were good), there is a strong-over use of slow-motion, the soundtrack plays over the dialog at times, and for God's sake they took away Glaeken's sword therefore completely destroying the entire point of the "crosses" placed around the keep. I was very disappointed in this movie and actually wish I could remove it from my memory again, but I doubt I will be so lucky a second time.Movie Review: This place was not constructed to keep something.....out.
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw this movie in the theatre when it was first released. Since I never read the book I wasn't tainted by the differences and found the movie scary, intriguing and ahead of its time. I do feel there's something lost towards the end and in checking other websites and comments I get the distinct impression that the movie was severely hampered economically and also cut by the studio destroying Mann's original vision (in favor of a much shorter film). Other showings in Europe and on TV indicate different endings and different scene lengths. One site in particular (http://www.the-keep.ath.cx) does a fine job of promoting (hopefully) a Collector's Edition Director's cut DVD release. I hope some day that dream comes true. Movie Review: Great 80's thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great 80's thriller,It was one movie that stuck with me from childhood.hopefully im lucky enough to find more.Movie Review: Please Release this Movie on DVD ! ! !
Summary: 4 Stars
The Keep As an earlier reviewer states, this movie screams to be released on DVD. Although a bit uneven at times and perhaps even incoherent if not watched (and re-watched) carefully, as both an Art film and a Horror film this movie is unique. I would love to see a "Director's Cut" to extend some scenes and clarify the plot, but the movie is sufficient as it stands. It is based on an early novel by F. Paul Wilson (the first in his "adversary" series). The movie goes beyond the novel to a more appropriate resolution (I won't spoil it). Well worth having even on VHS (Blu-Ray would be nice). The soundtrack music by Tangerine Dream enhances the film experience.Movie Review: PUT IT OUT ON DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
It's about time this movie comes out on DVD. We have been waiting far to long for this movie to come out on DVD.
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