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Slipstream [DVD] [1988]
enlarge	Director: Steven Lisberger Actors: Mark Hamill, Bob Peck, Bill Paxton, Kitty Aldridge, Ben Kingsley Studio: Entertainment in Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£14.99~~ Buy New: £3.99 as of 24/11/2009 12:19 GMT details You Save: £11.00 (73%) New (13) Used (1) from £3.98 Seller: gzoop Rating: 3 reviews Sales Rank: 36970 Format: Full Screen, PAL Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language) Rating: Parental Guidance Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 93 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5017239192722 ASIN: B00030ERZG Theatrical Release Date: 1988 Release Date: October 4, 2004 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: A curious little gem November 22, 2007 Mr. D. Woods 3 out of 4 found this review helpful 'Slipstream' is one of those films that cannot be easily categorised, despite it's sci-fi themes, which is probably why it has slipped off the radar over the years. Notable largely for being Mark Hamill's first big screen appearance since 'Return of the Jedi', there is a considerable amount more to explore and marvel at in what proves to be a highly unique and enjoyable movie. br / br /Sci-fi this may be but 'Slipstream' will not please those looking for alien warfare, flashy technology or general all-out action. In fact, this is a surprisingly philosophical journey of self for fugitive android Byron (the wonderful and sadly missed Bob Peck) and rogue flyer Matt Owens (Bill Paxton) as they mingle in several strange and fragile communities and interact with the inhabitants. It is also hard to ignore the religious overtones, for example Byron's search for a disingenuous place of santuary and peace. It also doubles up as a chase movie, with the two unlikely allies being relentlessly pursued by Hamill's ruthless lawman. br / br /As much as I enjoyed this film, it doesn't succeed entirely in its ambitions and often meanders when trying to search for meaning. Time has not been kind either, with several effects looking extremely dated and eighties rock tracks uncomfortably spliced into the soundtrack. But the chase element is exciting and works well, while the acting is, on the whole, effective. Peck is particularly good, Paxton is good value and Hamill more than shakes off his pristine Luke Skywalker image, as a quite nasty bad guy. Hamill however, despite the hype, isn't really in the film all that much. A shame, as his morally complex cop was arguably the most intriguing character and his performance warranted further exploration. br / br /'Slipstream', as much as I enjoyed it, can only be recommended as a curio more than anything else, as it has many flaws. But for those willing to involve themselves deeper in its concepts, there's a fascinating ride here that many will delight in discovering. For the Fans August 9, 2007 gaffrey (Australia) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful Though I am a Fan of "Slipstream" and it is a good now cult-film this dvd version doesnt represent a good transfer. br / br /It is is in no way better than it was in video format, there is no remastered picture and its still fullframe with nothing extra added. br / br /Sound however is better than was for video but that's not saying much given its just been shoddily shoved out there to the fans whom desreve better. br / br /However produced by Star Wars,Empire Gary Kurtz as an post apocalyptic story of bounty-hunter Mark Hamill hot on the heals of Bob Peck(android) killed his previous master and nerrer-do-well Bill Paxton doing his :AlienS" stick again down the slipstream with android becoming AI "Atifical Intelligence" chase and message pre AI; br /Is good tale with excellent actors Ben Kingsley and FMurray Abraham cameos and some wonderful location shots and flight sequences but to dvd this is not a superior viewed version as indicated by other reviewers. br / For purists and fans only, for quality this transfer leaves much to be desired for its sale price. No Widescreen, No Extras, No good February 14, 2006 SiC (Burton on Trent, Staffs United Kingdom) 7 out of 13 found this review helpful Despite what the tech specs say this IS NOT widescreen and even if it was a 1.85:1 transfer this wouldn#x27;t be correct as the film was shot in 2.35:1. This is a just about watchable 4:3 Pan Scan edition exactly the same transfer as used on the rental video release.pIf anyone is thinking of giving this film a real release there is the Original Trailer Making of Featurette (which I think ITV have in their archives as filler) to think of as extras and I also have the original theatrical booklet if anyone wants a scan.

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