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tony22 <tony@stag.net> wrote in
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> heavens gate
http://www.criterion.com/films/28036-heaven-s-gate
Film Info
* United States
* 1980
* 216 minutes
* Color
* 2.40:1
* English
* Spine #636
Synopsis
A breathtaking depiction of the promise and perils of America's
western expansion, Heaven's Gate, directed by Michael Cimino, is among
Hollywood's most ambitious and unorthodox epics. Kris Kristofferson
brings his weathered sensuality to the role of a Harvard graduate who
relocates to Wyoming as a federal marshal; there, he learns of a
government-sanctioned plot by cattle barons to kill the area's European
settlers for their land. The resulting battle is based on the bloody
real-life Johnson County War of 1892. Also starring Isabelle Huppert and
Christopher Walken, Heaven's Gate is a savage and ravishingly shot take
on western movie lore. This release presents the full director's cut,
letting viewers today see Cimino's potent original vision.
Disc Features
DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION
* New, restored transfer of director Michael Cimino's cut of the
film, supervised by Cimino
* New restoration of the 5.1 surround soundtrack, supervised by
Cimino and presented in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition
* New illustrated audio interview with Cimino and producer Joann
Carelli
* New interviews with actor Kris Kristofferson, soundtrack arranger
and performer David Mansfield, and second assistant director Michael
Stevenson
* Trailer and TV spot
* PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic and programmer
Giulia D'Agnolo Vallan and a 1980 interview with Cimino
New cover by Eric Skillman
DVD
2 Discs
SRP: $39.95
Criterion Store price:$31.96
Blu-Ray
2 Discs
SRP: $49.95
Criterion Store price:$39.96
[from a review]
Before talking about the film itself, it is important to note that in
America the only available version of Heaven's Gate today is the Michael
Cimino 216 minute version that is said to closely resemble the 219
minute version that was released in November of 1980. This original
version was shown on one New York screen, for one week in 1980. Due to
horrible reviews from critics, it was quickly pulled, and in April of
1981, a 149 minute re-cut version of the film began playing without any
success either. In November of 2012, the Criterion Collection released
the 216-minute film in a Heaven's Gate (1980) "director-approved"
edition. That is the film that I saw before writing this review.
[AvaxHome/Sartre comments on the Blu-Ray edition]
Blu Ray Extras
* Restoration Demonstration - A short restoration demonstration with
selected clips and information about the restoration and reconstruction
of Heaven's Gate. Music only. (3 min, 720p).
* Cimino and Carelli - This is easily the best feature on the disc.
Here, director Michael Cimino and producer Joann Carelli discuss how
Heaven's Gate came to exist and its production history. The director
also discusses some of the film's unique qualities, its framing, the
locations where certain sequences were shot, his approach to filmmaking,
and Criterion's new restoration and reconstruction of the film. The
audio conversation was recorded exclusively for Criterion in 2012. In
English, not subtitled. (31 min, 720p).
* Kris Kristofferson - The actor discusses his contribution to
Heaven's Gate, his feelings about the film and its message, and his
admiration for director Michael Cimino. The video interview was recorded
exclusively for Criterion in 2012. In English, not subtitled (10 min,
720p).
* David Mansfield - Musician David Mansfield, who plays the young
violinist in Heaven's Gate, discusses his contribution to the film and
his interaction with director Michael Cimino during the production
process. David Mansfield also composed the film's original soundtrack.
The video interview was conducted exclussively for Criterion in 2012. In
English, not subtitled (10 min, 720p).
* Michael Stevenson - In this video interview, second assistant
director Michael Stevenson (David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor
Zhivago) talks about his collaboration with Michael Cimino on Heaven's
Gate and discusses the director's work ethic. The interview was
conducted exclusively for Criterion in 2012. In English, not subtitled.
(8 min, 720p).
* Teaser - Original teaser for Heaven's Gate. In English, not
subtitled. (2 min, 720p).
* TV Spot - Original TV Spot for Heaven's Gate. In English, not
subtitled. (2 min, 720p).
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