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The Edge (DVD)

 

Description: Genre: Action & Adventure / Theatrical Release: 1997 / Director: Lee Tamahori / Actors: Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin ... more
The Edge (DVD) ... ... / DVD released 04 February, 2002 at 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment / Features of the DVD: PAL, Widescreen / In The Edge writer David Mamet created two engrossing and memorable characters; an urbane fashion photographer played by Alec Baldwin and a reserved and intellectual billionaire played by Anthony Hopkins. They find themselves teamed up against both a giant Kodiak bear and their own inner demons, when lost together in the Alaskan wilderness. The subject matter includes male rivalry, the isolationism of extreme wealth and, most conspicuously, the survival of the fittest. Mamet's script, which sounds a little too arched in spots, is well served by New Zealand director Lee Tamahori, who knows how to capture beauty and brutality in one frame. Although the themes are enormous in scope, they are well balanced and one rarely overpowers the other, nor does the achingly beautiful scenery overshadow the acting. Even if you don't like the intellectualism of the dialogue, there are some great scenes with the bear. --Rochelle O'Gorman, Amazon.com

Newest Review: ... against the elements and a savage grizzly as they attempt to return to civilisation. However, will they be able to overcome ... more

 ... the rivalry which threatens to tear them apart ? The direction of this film, by Lee Tamahori ('Once Were Warriors') is excellent, with a perfect balance between action and character pathos. The scenery is spectacular, and provides the ultimate backdrop for this tale of wilderness survival. However, Tamahori manages to build a powerful story without simply relying on the landscape, and never lapses into 'National Geographic' territory. This is primarily the study of two men, and how they react in ...more

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Premium Review The Edge (DVD): The eye of the tiger.... (539 words)
by Beggar James - written on 26.11.01 (Very useful, 25 readings)
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I saw this somewhat overlooked film a couple of years back, and it was a real surprise. Expecting a "boys' own" type adventure film, I instead found a thoughtful, intelligent thriller which puts great effort into realising its characters. All of this and a great big grizzly bear..... The plot centres around the struggle between two men: reclusive bookworm billionaire Anthony Hopkins, and fashion photographer Alec Baldwin, who may or may not be having an affair with Hopkins wife (played by Elle MacPherson). Their conflict erupts when the two are stranded in the remote Alaskan wilderness, after the plane they are using to scout locations for ...

 
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