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The Island of Dr. Moreau (Unrated Director's Cut) [Blu-ray] (2012)

Val Kilmer , Marlon Brando , John Frankenheimer  |  Unrated |  Blu-ray
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Val Kilmer, Marlon Brando, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk
  • Directors: John Frankenheimer
  • Producers: Edward R. Pressman
  • Format: Blu-ray, Director's Cut, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: New Line Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: July 24, 2012
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B007VI4TKQ
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,509 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Island of Dr. Moreau (Unrated Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]" on IMDb

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Previously filmed in 1933 (as Island of Lost Souls) and 1977, the classic H.G. Wells story was filmed again for this graphic 1996 version. The film was roasted by critics, but it's an utterly fascinating failure, largely due to the performances of David Thewlis, Val Kilmer, and especially Marlon Brando in the title role as a mad (and in this case outrageously bizarre) scientist whose experiments in crossbreeding humans with animals have gone terribly awry. Thewlis plays the wayward scholar who is rescued at sea by Kilmer and brought to Moreau's island to discover the doctor's unnatural "children." Fairuza Balk plays Moreau's half-cat daughter, but it's Brando and Kilmer (in one scene doing a killer Brando impersonation) who steal the show, along with the astounding makeup effects created by Stan Winston. A guilty pleasure by any measure, this movie has definite cult-favorite potential, and in addition to offering a "director's cut" with previously unseen footage, the DVD includes audio commentary by director John Frankenheimer, who replaced the original director on short notice and completed this film under highly stressful conditions. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description

Val Kilmer and Academy Awardr winner Marlon Brando star in this fantastic sci-fi thriller. Dr. Moreau uses the key of science to turn animal life forms into human-like beasts who threaten not only Moreau's island laboratory, but ultimately all mankind!

Customer Reviews

Overall, kind of a depressing movie that I wouldn't want to watch again. J. Keeton  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
The film does not lack plot at all. Michael Gilbert  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
The actors are great, epecially Marlon Brando. Aja Rae Bijja  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
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54 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Tragically underrated March 5, 2004
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I can't stress enough how important it is for anyone considering seeing this movie to ignore the heaps of negative reviews here. Most justify their opinions by calling this film strange, grotesque, or both. Both are fitting, but there's alot more to this film than that, and those two things in themselves are not necessarily reason to dislike a film. Quite the contrary, when Hollywood is so overrun with unchallenging, unoriginal fodder.

I could praise the movie on any number of levels. Every actor here carries his or her eccentric role with a perfectly tasteful care not to go over the top or become too cartoonish. The dialogue is free of fluff and carries quite an element of eloquence, which is fitting when considering the overall dramatic intent. On a more basic level, the creature effects used on the half human, half animal hybrid creations inhabiting Moreau's Island are handled by none other than Stan Winston and done very well, and the soundtrack is appropriately eerie, with tribal drumming used in parts to enhance the mood. And, of course, the themes explored here, despite their familiarity (the power of instnct, and the danger of playing God), are driven home with potent efficiency, probably thanks to the extreme and sometimes bizzare nature in which they're handled.

The fact that this movie carries such a human element with it is what I really like about it. It's easy to feel for the man-beasts, tragic abominations intelligent enough to know they're nothing but the waste products of a madman's search for genetic perfection. The protagonist, as well, benefits from the fact that he is very much an introvert and probably speaks less than Val Kilmer, who is less vital to the plot....

If you choose to judge this movie as harshly as most have, then go ahead, but at least see it first with an open mind. I for one feel a movie this bold deserves every bit of respect. Read more ›

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Col. Kurtz IF he had survived "Apocalypse Now" June 2, 2005
By Wuchak
Format:DVD
Ever wonder where Col. Kurtz would've ended up if he had survived the end of "Apocalypse Now"? Well, now we know: He exiled himself to a deserted island to create humanimals -- the horror, the horror.

In light of all the bad press one would really think this is a lousy movie. And I can see WHY some people don't like it, the main portion of the flick is really INSANE. However, if you're a sucker for lost-on-an-island type yarns and appreciate the heavy mood & insanity of "Apocalypse Now," you'll probably like it. I'm not saying it's anywhere near as great as "Apocalypse Now" but Marlon Brando and the jungle insanity make the comparison inevitable.

WHAT WORKS: The title sequence is great, perhaps one of the best in all of cinema (another Amazon reviewer noted this, so I'm not alone); the soundtrack is phenomenal ('nuff said); the plot is intriguing; the humanimal make-up is fine ('Hyena' looks especially horrific); the film possesses an undeniable creative pizzazz (i.e. it's moody, atmospheric and insane); and Marlon Brando's 35 minute stint in the film is as captivating as always (you can probably tell I'm a huge Brando fan -- in particular, "One-Eyed Jacks," "Mutiny on the Bounty" (1962), "The Young Lions," "Superman" and "Apocalypse Now" [not "Redux"]).

WHAT DOESN'T WORK: The third act of the film is almost total insanity, except for the final ten minutes or so; as a result the story will lose the interest of those who have no appreciation for such artistic flair.

CLOSING THOUGHTS: I really enjoyed seeing Brando in his old age in this flick; it proves he had his magnetic charm until the end. If you enjoyed Brando as 'Kurtz' in "Apocalypse Now" you'll appeciate him in "Island;" in fact, as already noted, Dr.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An ocean plane wrecked diplomat (David Thewlis) is rescued and brought to an island inhabited by a Nobel winning now reclusive scientist (Marlon Brando) and his children; the animals he has been genetically manipulating with human DNA in an attempt to create his vision of a pure species.

When this film opened it was panned by the critics. I was never sure why. It opens strong, both visually and musically. The locale is beautifully claustrophobic, appropriate for a secluded tropical island. Stan Winston's creature make up is excellent. The body language of the "humanimals" is very interesting. The underlying commentaries on the savagery of society and the morality of biological scientific experimentation are intact. Performances are excellent (Brando makes a daring, and critics said poor, choice in his interpretation of Moreau in that he plays him like an effete, physically feeble, unbelievably polite British University English Professor, more eccentrically insane instead of the usual madly insane that most crazy scientist characters are portrayed as). This is a well done film.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wierd crazy freaks galore, superb! March 17, 1999
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
When shipwrecked explorer David Thewlis lands on an island and welcomed by Val Kilmer he probably didn't expect anything like what was waiting for him in this unpredictable horro action. This movie is chock-a-block full of action, plot, scientific experiments and wierd half man half animal like creatures. At first Thewlis (our hero) plays the role in exploring the island and trying to blend in to the rest of the freaky community, but he is very suprised by the treatment of Moreau (brando) to the animals, as well as the rules, the laws and the oneness of man and animal. But when certain members rebel against their leader all hell breaks loose. The hyenas take over, Thewlis tries his best to escape, a wise old man tries to calm every one down, a funny little 1ft man ( bred with a worm) wanders around aimlessly and Kilmer goes beyond the boundaries of crazy. Alot goes on in this great film, it really is a must see, so if I were you go out and hire it right now.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kimer
wow what a movie shows great, no problems at all. wish they make a third movie when they come to dry land
Published 8 days ago by Remus J. Gaynor III
1.0 out of 5 stars hate it
I choose this movie cuz my mother told me that it was a good film so I sat down and I did not get to watch........
Published 1 month ago by missylyn1990
5.0 out of 5 stars Under rated film
I was a little skeptical about this film just because all of the negativity it gets
but i decided to get it anyways cause i rather see for my self and i loved it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Luz Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars A Nostalgic Haunting tale!
I saw the Island Of Dr Moreau when I was around 9 years old with my father the images and haunting tale stayed with me through the years, when I became an amazon member I was happy... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lee J Dillon
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Value
This transfer , made up for lost time . The early releases were bad DUPES , This blu ray is excellent in picture quality and hd
AUDIO , I gave it four for the lack of extras. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andrew Zindilis
2.0 out of 5 stars pretty lousy
The Island of Dr. Moreau suffers from a few major problems. For one thing, a British man arrives to a tropical island with very little (if any) interesting background information,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by B. E Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the predecessor
I am a hard core horror and sc-fi man!!! I have watched the good, the bad, and the UGLY!!! Generally remakes leave you a little flat, i.e. Amytiville Horror!!!! UGGGHH!!! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Patrick England
5.0 out of 5 stars long waiting
love this movie been long time since i owned it now i do again thank you very much blessed me MERRY CHRISTMAS
Published 6 months ago by bobbi lee johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Wanted!
My family member recently lost his copy of this movie while he was moving out, but I found it here. It's one of his favorites, so I'm glad it was available. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Brynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!!!!!
Excellent movie. Great actors,male and female. I would recommend this movie to anyone. Buy it today!Island of Doctor Moreau
Published 7 months ago by June Walker
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