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| Overall Rating:  4.25 out of 5, including 4 reviews
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The Most Terrifying Experiment In The History Of Science Is Out Of Control...And The Subject Is Himself.
Research scientist Eddie Jessup (William hurt) believes other states of consciousness are as real as everyday reality. Using sensory deprivation, then adding powerful, hallucinogenic drugs, he explores these altered states..and endures experiences that make madness seem a blessing. Academy award winner William Hurt as Jessup (his film debut) heads a solid cast featuring Blair brown, bob balaban and Charles had. Working from paddy Chayefskys novel, director ken Russell guides us with a sorcerers skill through eddies magical and horrific journey as Altered States gyrates with dazzling visual bravado and bracing emotional impact.
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Features:
| Interactive Menus
Production Notes
5 Theatrical Trailers
2 TV Spots
Scene Access | Video:
| Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Standard 1.33:1 Color | | Audio: (more info) | ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Surround
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| | English, French
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| Studio: Warner Bros.
Production Year: 1980
Release Date: 12/29/1998
Length: 103 mins
Rating: R
Chapters: 31
| Packaging: Snap Case
Number of Discs: 1
Disc: DS-SL
Item Code: 11076
UPC Code: 085391107620
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Overall Rating: 4.25 out of 5, including 4 reviews
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a decent love story - 4 out of 5 (3/26/2001)
"Altered States" is one of those movies that you will really enjoy more if
you don't think about it too much. The film was written by Paddy Chayefsky
and directed by Ken Russell. With this knowledge, it's easy to see why
critics all over the world embraced the film as a visionary one. It's
dynamic special effects and dazzling array of imagery makes it a film that
demands being seen more than once. The joke however is that the real focus
of the film is the simplest thing in it. If you take
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Customer Review
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Weird Scenes Inside the Professor's Mind - 4.25 out of 5 (1/15/1999)
Paddy Chayefsky, author of the novel on which this
movie is based, sued to have his name removed from the
project. I've read the book, and I don't understand
Chayefksy's objections; this is a fairly faithful
adaptation. The plot may be silly in some respects
but it is the same plot as in the novel.
Despite some awkward lapses in logic and some pretentiousness,
this is one of my favorite films. William Hurt's
performance as the scientist in search of the ultimate truth
is riveti
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Customer Review
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A thought provoking film - 4.5 out of 5 (1/5/1999)
This film made me think about possibilities I'd never even imagined. William Hurt's film debut is a totally enthralling, mystical, semi-sci fi journey to realms of thought that are staggering in their implications. I won't spoil the story for those o you who have not seen the film, but needless to say, it has bold concepts to tease your mind with. In addition to a marvelous movie, this DVD shines in both audio and video, the audio having been remastered in DD 5.1, and the video looking better th
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