| Distributor |
New Line Home Video |
| Chapters |
22 |
| Release Date |
12/19/2000 |
| Packaging |
Snap Case |
| Screen Ratio |
2.35:1 |
| Subtitles |
English |
| Audio Tracks |
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround [CC]
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| Layers |
Single Side, Dual Layer |
| No. of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
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Anamophic
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Interactive Menus
Feature-Length Commentary: Director
Feature-Length Commentary: Production Team
Deleted Scenes With Director Commentary
Original Documentary: Style As Substance, Several Of Tarsem's Collaborators Reflect On His Work
Visual Effects Vignettes: An Alternate Angle Feature In Which 6 Special Effects Sequences Are Explored From Storyboards To Final Scene
Interactive Brain Map And Empathy Test
Theatrical Trailer
International Teaser Trailer
Cast/Crew Filmographies
DVD-ROM Features:
Script-To-Screen Screenplay Access
Original Theatrical Website
Fully Playable Demo
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Story Synopsis:
Serial killer Carl Stargher (D’Onofrio) likes to videotape the deaths of his female victims as they drown in a glass cell. And that’s not the worst part of his methodical killings. When he enters a schizophrenic seizure, the authorities, including FBI agent Peter Novak (Vaughan) call on child psychotherapist, Catherine Deane (Lopez). She has been able to enter the minds of coma victims via a radical therapy, and agrees to taking a shocking mindtrip into the dark corridors of the Stargher’s psyche with hopes of saving his final victim. The Cell offers a new twist on the science-fiction thriller crashing at the gates of a madman’s inner sanctum with eye-popping imagination. (Suzanne Hodges)
DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits an absolutely surreal picture that is a beautiful transfer. Colors are eye-popping, with fully saturated hues, superbly balanced fleshtones and deep, endless blacks. Detail and definition are excellent, throughout, with exemplary contrast and shadow delineation. It can’t be ignored that there is, in fact, some edge enhancement noticed, as well as occasional pixelization, but these distractions are minor. (Suzanne Hodges)
Soundtrack:
The Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel discrete soundtrack delivers a remarkable soundfield listening experience, along with compelling creativity. Fidelity is first-rate and the tonal balance is perceptually neutral-it should also be noted that the DVD soundtrack has been re-equalized for home theatre playback. In general, the split surrounds are subtly to moderately engaged, although there are a few moments where they become energized. Much of the audio is of a quiescent nature, and holosonic imaging is apparent throughout, albeit generally tending to be of a subtle nature that is nonetheless noteworthy and an effective component of the soundtrack’s role in the storytelling. The significant point to be made about the surrounds is that, along with the screen channels, a soundfield is rendered throughout which is impressively spacious, as well as involving, effectively drawing the listener into the momentum of the film. The various POV sequences have a subtle, yet surreal element of sound design and active dimensional engagement that is creatively interesting, and at times, a bit unnerving. One particularly interesting sound effect crafting is in Chapter 12, with the rendering of a horse’s heart beating against one of the panes of glass. The dialogue production is commendable, with natural-sounding voices, and spatial integration that is noteworthy. The music occurs with occasional moments, and has been nicely recorded and spread throughout the soundstage. Deep bass is notable, and at times is presented with significant penetration. The .1 LFE is actively exploited for this soundtrack. Overall, this is intriguing, very well-crafted movie sound that delivers exemplary fidelity, and is sure to please and engage. (Perry Sun)
This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
Collector Edition
Reference Quality
Superb Cinematography
Superb Color Fidelity
Superb Special Visual Effects Quality
Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality
