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The Light at the Edge of the World [VHS]

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The movie stars Kirk Douglas and is based on a book by Jules Verne, but parents expecting another 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA will be in for a surprise. It is very violent and includes things like torture and a gang-rape that are totally inappropriate for kids. Adults will find a well-acted but slow moving adventure story. The scenery is beautiful but the movie has a low budget look and feel. And the DVD has no bonus features, not even the theatrical trailer. Pricey for a DVD with no bells and whistles.

Highly enjoyable movie in which Kirk Douglas is a lighthouse keeper on an island at the tip of South America. Yul Brynner plays a blood thirsty Pirate who eventually hunts Kirk Douglas down at this deserted outpost. Very Entertaining tale in which finally, a pirate movie where they arnt all singing and dancing.

I loved this movie as a kid.And still like it today.Although i do agree with a previous reviewer that it might not be suitable for kids.But i think a lot of adults who like an adventure with a great setting and excellent acting by the likes of Yul Brynner, Kirk Douglas,and Samantha Eggar will love this DVD.Its A little pricy but it does contain a fairly decent transfer to DVD with no apparent age defects,blemishes etc.And has quite a clear crisp picture on DVD.However there are no sepcial features.But highly entertaining and colourful nonetheless.With great performances.A worthwhile view, and for fans of Yul and Kirk.A gem for your DVD collection. Cheers!

I somehow got dropped off at the theatre in 1971 as a 9 year old boy and saw this film, which gave me really vivid nightmares for years afterwards. Somday I'll see it again as a 40-something for therapy. That fat bald giant trying to kill that cute little monkey was too much. Parents beware!

The "Light at the Edge of the World" is a haunting film which plums the darker and heroic sides of human nature. Set on a desolate island, which has a lighthouse, the lonely serenity of those who work there is shattered when a pirate ship arrives.
The movie presents evil personified in the character of the pirate captain, marvelously performed by Yul Brynner. "Little chattering man " - a line delivered by Brynner - sends chills each time I watch the movie. What a remarkable moment of acting.
Counter posing the pirates is Kirk Douglas, the assistant lighthouse keeper, who struggles with staying alive while dealing with the haunted past which has brought him to this lonely confrontation, literally at the edge of the world.
The movie works on many emotional and ethical levels: evil, honor, friendship, love, betrayal, and isolation are all played out beneath the beams of the lighthouse, which casts its weak light into the symbolic darkness that permeates this well-crafted film.
If you want a movie that will challenge you to think and force you to feel, this hauntingly beautiful, and yet terrifying film, is a must. I think it is a remarkable film, and I recommend it for adults. You won't forget it, and you will watch it again. Oh, the music score is marvelous and sets the many moods of the film perfectly.

I saw this once years ago on TV and I never forgot it. I'm looking for the DVD now and it's hard to find. This is one of those movies that divides people--you love it or you hate it. Those who hate it often mention how boring it is. Yep, no car chases or sex scenes to speak of. No lasers zapping anybody. And mention Jules Verne and people think "kids movie." But what kind of action do you expect on a deserted island off the coast of South America? And this is anything but a kids movie. There is some physical action, but most of the action is spiritual and psychological and boy, is there plenty of that. It really made me think, and feel, back then. The Kirk Douglas character could not forget his lost love. I had a girlfriend who swore she loved me and that she was mine forever who dumped me without a word of explanation. I felt like him, and I've got to see this again. As one reviewer said, it is "haunting."

Fast response. Delivered as promised. Great movie and hard to find.
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I rate this dvd with four stars basically because it has no subtitles,no theatrical trailer, no bonus. But apart from that, the movie itself is full of action, adventure and the scenery is beautiful.

I rented this with my mom when she visited years ago thinking it had to be great because of the actors and author, but no! This is one of the most boring movies I have ever seen - we kept waiting for something to happen, but it never did!

This product was delivered as promised and in excellent condition. The DVD is a gift so I haven't viewed it. The vendor shipped it quickly and in the condition described. I would buy from this vendor again.