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Babylon A.D. (1-Disc Edition) [DVD] [2008]

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Director: Mathieu Kassovitz
Actors: Vin Diesel, Charlotte Rampling, Mark Strong, Michelle Khan, Gerard Depardieu
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Category: DVD

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Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

13 reviews
Sales Rank: 7612

Format: PAL
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 87 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

EAN: 5039036040204
ASIN: B001HY4TG4

Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 29, 2008
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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.co.uk Review
While not the career shot-in-the-arm that Vin Diesel was probably looking for and certainly needs, IBabylon AD/I does have its merits, and they make it just the kind of fodder waiting to greet a DVD audience. p The plot of IBabylon AD/I sees Diesel heading from Europe to New York, transporting a package that turns out to be more than it first seems. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Dieselrsquo;s mercenary character inevitably comes up against the dangers and problems of a world in chaos and disarray. This is a cue for plenty of action, and some solid effects, all of which are easy on the eye and the brain. p The problem with IBabylon AD/I, though, is that the plot doesnrsquo;t make a great deal of sense, and the film displays all the hallmarks of one thatrsquo;s been hacked too far in the editing room. This doesnrsquo;t fatally hurt it, but it certainly inflicts a good deal of damage. p As it stands, IBabylon AD/I is a decent, and comparably brisk futuristic thriller, that had the potential to be a lot more than it is. But at worst, itrsquo;s still enjoyable enough, and a decent way to spend an easy night in front of the telly. --IJon Foster/I

Customer Reviews:

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what is everyones problem January 16, 2009
travsiz (england)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

i do not see why this film got such bad reviews people complained the story made little sense but while watching the theatrical version (single disc edition) i understood everything that was happening the acting is also good despite the negative reviews that said another bad performance by vin diesel if you didnt like his acting then dont watch his films the effects and backgrounds are also really good especially the beginning while in war torn europe the only downside is how much has been edited and cut out i recommend paying the little bit extra for the 2 disc extended version if you like vin diesel and sci fi action flicks this film is a good watch just dont expect it to be in the same league as pitch black or chronicles of riddick

4 out of 5 stars

Could of been amazing! January 17, 2009
Equinox
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

After reading some of the other reviews here I think some people are being a bit unfair. This film reminded me of The Fifth Element and Bladerunner. I thought Vin Diesel was a convincing underdog. I thought this film was an interesting portrait of a post-apocalyptic world. br / br /I can see why people slated it,even the director apparently, but I think this film could set the standard for sci-fi/adventure in the future. The beginning was savvy and well thought out. The bit when he buys a rabbit and talks to the vendors in a different language is a nice human touch. When he has a glass of wine and a stir-fry in his grotty apartment he forms an intimate relationship with the audience. br / br /This film was flawed in many ways but I really enjoyed it. People who like Bladerunner and The Fifth Element will enjoy this film. The world is aesthetically well realised. I didn't really like The Chronicles of Riddick or Pitch Black, but I enjoyed The Fast and the Furious. I think Vin Diesel is a good action hero, perfect for this particular role.

4 out of 5 stars

dvd April 5, 2009
L. W. Phillips (Wales, UK)
the film was good, it was up to Vin Diesels usual standard, I love his films anyway it had plenty of action all the way through well worth watching

4 out of 5 stars

Vin-tatsic May 5, 2009
Emma (essex)
Well, almost... br /I enjoyed ths film, as Vin plays the bad guy with a god heart so well, and I love that voice. br /Without spoiling the film, the best scene is on the ice, overall a fun film, just dont expect too much, sit back and enjoy.

3 out of 5 stars

Critically mauled but not all bad. December 27, 2008
genejoke (uk)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

Babylon AD could have been a good movie, Vin Diesel is fine as the lead the plot is suitably sci fi hookum and the direction is generally very good. So why was it mauled by viewers and critics alike? well I assume some just dislike Vin Diesel but the justifyable stuff comes down to the plot being near incoherrent towards the end. Great big plot threads are ignored, parts just don't make sense at all. I think this is down to disputes between the director and the studio over running time. Even the director slated the finished film. br / As a whole it os passable but watching it you can see there is a decent film in it somewhere, perhaps a directors cut with an extra hour of running time.

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