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List Price: $19.95 Our Price: $17.99 You Save: $1.96 Features • Color • Letterboxed • NTSC In Theaters : 08 September, 2002 DVD Release : 29 October, 2002 |
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Lathe of Heaven (2002) description For Ursula Le Guin's devoted following, the 2002 remake of the 1980 film based on her novel may not be the stuff dreams are made of. This new adaptation omits some of the original's most memorable developments (the racially equalized "grays" and the alien invasion). Lucas Haas stars as George Orr, a "little lost boy" haunted by his dreams, which, he claims, alter the present unbeknownst to anyone but him. James Caan (more menacing than was Kevin Conway in the original) costars as the self-promoting Dr. Haber, the therapist assigned to treat the suicidal young man. This "very productive relationship" most benefits Haber, who attempts to manufacture George's dreams "to fit some useful function." The requisite unforeseen consequences ensue. Lisa Bonet is ravishing, but less impressive as George's skeptical public defender who may be the girl of his dreams. The foreboding mood is enhanced by Angelo Badalamenti's score, which recalls his haunting work on Twin Peaks. --Donald Liebenson |
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| For once I must disagree with some of Amazon's top reviewers (a rare occasion). This version of "The Lathe of Heaven" stands alone from the book (you don't need to read the book to understand the movie). The characters and plot are deep and moving. Due to the depth and development of the mood it is slow at times, but it never becomes dull. It is original, refreshing and a touching love story runs as an uplifiting undercurrent. Even those who don't like Science Fiction, or don't "get" the book will enjoy this film. | |
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