READ THIS FIRST: This is a 12-inch Diameter Laserdisc, which is NOT the same as DVD and cannot be played on a DVD player!

Laserdisc Title: "STRANGE DAYS"
Edition: Widescreen Edition (Double-Disc Set)
Special Features: ---A THX film transfer, supervised by the director with Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound encoding * Kathryn Bigelow's in-depth discussion of the film's opening P.O.V. sequence from her lecture at the British Film Institute on Analog 1/L * 2 additional scenes not included in the theatrical release * Music video directed by Kathryn Bigelow * Theatrical trailers, storyboards and production stills---
Directed By: Kathryn Bigelow
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, Tom Sizemore
Production / Year: 1995 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Running Time: 145 Minutes / Color
Audio Format: THX, Digital Sound, Dolby Digital AC-3 Surround, Stereo
Video Format: LTBX 2.35:1, NTSC, CLV (Extended Play)
Miscellaneous Features: Rated R, Close Captioned
Distributed By: Twentieth Century Fox
Catalog / Spine Number: 0893985

Cosmetic Condition
Disc (s): Excellent - Hardly noticeable to very minor hairline surface swirls or very light fingerprint marks, if any
Jacket: Excellent - Normal shelf wear, few creases, slightly worn-out corners or edges but no signs of spines splitting

Synopsis:

At its most basic level, "Strange Days" is a thriller -- futuristic film noir, with all of the traditional characters. But don't let the title or the plot summaries fool you -- this is a film that is less about new technology, science fiction and the future, and much more about the volatility of race and police relations in the USA, laced with strong athemes of unrequited love, trust, and the darker side of massive urban cities in the USA -- all presented in a frighteningly authentic manner. This is a character-driven movie, not an effects-driven one.

This is also an ensemble piece, where even characters with just a few lines are essential to the mood and presentation, as well as giving the main actors juicy moments to play off of. Director Kathryn Bigelow maintains a frantic, claustrophobic pace in this film, never going for the obvious -- every scene has a point, big or small, which you know in the moment or that you will learn about later. The soundtrack enhances the visuals in a way rarely experienced in a modern film.

If nothing else, you will love Angela Bassett. She's amazing not for the kung fu moves -- her character is the voice of reason, and her performance is stunningly genuine (and heart-breaking at times). This movie is as flawed, and as classic, as Blade Runner.

I've been a fan of this film for years, way before I even knew what is was called (came across it many a late nights).

"Strange Days" is an awesome movie, a thriller set in the not so distant future. (Well at the time it was filmed, now it's 5 years in the past.). What I love is that it's character driven, Angela Basset is amazing. She's a strong character, yet fragile at the same time.

The soundtrack for this film is a keeper. It's totally in pace with the movie, and keeps things going. These characters have so much thrown at them because of a single event. It's kind of hard to get lost in this film, but that's what makes is so good. You can feel what the characters are going through. Trust me, this is one hell of a movie.

THIS IS NOT A DVD!!! THIS IS A 12" LASERDISC AND WILL NOT PLAY IN A DVD PLAYER

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