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Andromeda Strain, The  /  DVD-Video
Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)  /  Production Year: 2008  /  Region 1
Andromeda Strain, The
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All-Time Sales Rank: 5549
Overall Rating: 3 out of 5, including 1 review
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Synopsis
It's A Bad Day To Be Human.

Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Crichton, the A&E mini-series event The Andromeda Strain arrives on DVD in the special 2-disc collection! Two-time Academy Award nominee Mikael Saloman (Band of Brothers) directs a powerhouse cast, including Benjamin Bratt (Law & Order), Christa Miller (Scrubs), Eric McCormack (Will & Grace), Ricky Schroder (NYPD Blue), Andre Braugher (City of Angels), Viola Davis (Disturbia), and Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) in this thrilling sci-fi adventure. When a mysterious virus is brought to earth by a returning satellite, an elite and dedicated squad of scientists assembles to search for the truth and stop the mutating killer before it ends life on earth. Presented by three-time Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott (American Gangster) and Primetime Emmy award winner Tony Scott (Numb3rs), The Andromeda Strain includes all 4 televised hours, exclusive bonus materials and features Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. Own the action-paced epic today!
Cast & Crew
Actors:
  Viola Davis
  Christa Miller
  Andre Braugher
  Eric Mccormack
  Benjamin Bratt
  Rick Schroder
Writers:
  Robert Schenkkan

Producers:
  Ridley Scott
  Tony Scott
  Tom Thayer
  David W. Zucker

Directors:
  Mikael Salomon

Authors:
  Michael Crichton
Product Information
Features:
- Terra Incognita: The Making of The Andromeda Strain
- Visual Effects Breakdowns
- Photo wnd Design Gallery
- Feature Audio Commentary with Director Mikael Salomon, Executive Producers David W. Zucker and Tom Thayer, and Editor Scott Vickrey
Video:
Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Audio: (more info)
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English
Studio: Universal Studios
Production Year: 2008
Release Date: 6/3/2008

Length: 176 mins
Rating: NR
Includes: Audio Commentary

Packaging: Keep Case
Number of Discs: 2
Disc: SS-DL
Item Code: 61103744
UPC Code: 025195029193
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Category: Television, Movies

Genre: Science Fiction, A&E, Book-To-Film, Killer Viruses, Mini-Series, TV Movies

Bargains: Under $15

Studios: Universal Studios
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Overall Rating: 3 out of 5, including 1 review
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Flawed remake of superior 1971 film - 3 out of 5  (6/16/2008)
This mini-series tries to steal the thunder from the 1971 Robert Wise film but fails miserably. In fact, after seeing the mini-series, it made me appreciate just how good the original film was! While the original Andromeda Strain dealt with the science involved in detecting and discovering the nature of the eponymous organism (as well as the means to eradicate it), the remake ditches this approach and makes the strain a character in itself. In addition, with the exception of lab animal   more >>
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