Product Details

• Actors: Christopher Walken, Elias Koteas, Russell Wong, Jennifer Beals, Brittany Murphy
• Directors: Greg Spence, Gregory Widen, Patrick Lussier
• Writers: Greg Spence, Gregory Widen, Carl V. Dupré, Joel Soisson, Matt Greenberg
• Format: Color, Widescreen, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 3
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Dimension
• Run Time: 264 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6306004068
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,406 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Prophecy Collection (Prophecy / Prophecy II: Ashtown / Prophecy 3: The Ascent)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

The Prophecy - DVD- Big-screen favorite Christopher Walken heads an all-star cast in this chilling and suspenseful thriller! At the scene of a bizarre murder, L.A. homicide detective Thomas Dagget (Elias Koteas -- EXOTICA) discovers a lethal heavenly prophecy now being fulfilled on earth! Yet in his fight to stop the forces of evil -- led by the powerful angel Gabriel (Walken) -- Dagget finds an unlikely ally in an elementary school teacher (Virginia Madsen -- THE HAUNTING). Together they race against time and terror to save the world as we know it! Also starring Eric Stoltz (PULP FICTION) and Viggo Mortensen (THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy) -- critics everywhere praised THE PROPHECY for its high-powered thrills and knockout performances -- don't miss it! The Prophecy II - DVD- Big-screen favorite Christopher Walken (THE PROPHECY, PULP FICTION) returns in a riveting performance as the menacing angel Garbriel! When the powers of good and evil again descend to earth in a battle over humankind, the only hope for survival is the unborn child of an innocent woman (Jennifer Beals). With the help of a mysterious stranger, she races to protect her child and save all humanity ... unless Gabriel catches her first! With edge-of-your-seat thrills and suspense, THE PROPHECY II is an unforgettable motion picture experience! The Prophecy 3: The Ascent - DVD- Christopher Walken (SUICIDE KINGS, THE PROPHECY) and Vincent Spano (THE TIE THAT BINDS) star in THE ASCENT, the third thrilling installment of the action-packed PROPHECY trilogy! As fearsome armies of rebel angels continue to wage war in heaven and on earth, Pyriel, the brutal Angel of Genocide, rises to power with the evil intent to destroy all of humankind! The only one on earth with the ability to stop the bloodshed is Danyael, who was born of an angel and a woman. But he is unaware of his true purpose ... until, during a harrowing journey of discovery, Danyael meets Gabriel (Walken), the fallen angel who has acted as his secret guardian! Brace yourself for an epic battle of the ages as Danyael sets out to confront Pyriel in a bid to save the world and fulfill his ultimate destiny!

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christopher Walken as The Angel Of Death...PERFECT casting., August 20, 2001

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Brent A. Anthonisen "Johnny Sideburns" (Alpharetta, GA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prophecy Collection (Prophecy / Prophecy II: Ashtown / Prophecy 3: The Ascent) (DVD)

This series of movies details a war in Heaven between opposing factions of angels, those loyal to the Word of God and those loyal to the Archangel Gabriel (played superbly by Christopher Walken), who is jealously unwilling to be placed on a lower shelf than human beings in receiving God's love, being that we humans (or "talking monkeys", as sneeringly referred to by Gabriel and later Zophael throughout the series) were gifted by The Creator with a soul, which the angels lack.

I won't detail each movie in the trilogy in terms of plot specifics (each movie is reviewed separately under its respective title), but I will go so far as to say that this represents a most original Biblical crisis, foretold in an innovative style. Each movie has its own merits as well as detractions, but the main reason for owning the full set is of course Christopher Walken. He's obviously enjoying himself throughout the entire series, and as a result he gives an inspired performance as an omnipotent being who is surprisingly weak in areas that one wouldn't normally expect.

The key element to remember when watching the series is the lack of Biblical verse set in modern times. This creates a sense of displacement for the angels on Earth as portrayed in the series; Gabriel's fascination for 20th century technology belies his contempt for those who created it, and his inability to drive a car requires him to intercept humans on their way to their Eternal Reward in order for him to move from place to place. This is a problem that couldn't've occurred even in the New Testament and one that I feel is dealt with by the series' producers in a realistic fashion.

If you're a fan of Christopher Walken, each of the movies is worth owning, as his development of the Character of Gabriel is well-worth watching. At the very least I can recommend the first movie in the series to everyone, as it presents a fresh take on a genre of films that lacks many recognized classics, outside of perhaps the "Exorcist" and "Omen" franchises.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boxed set the only way to get part 2 now?, December 18, 2004

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Stargazer (Kentucky USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prophecy Collection (Prophecy / Prophecy II: Ashtown / Prophecy 3: The Ascent) (DVD)

I wrote a review for part one and part 3 which were both superb movies, but part 2 I can not find to write a review although I do own the dvd.

Part 2 I do feel helps greatly to understanding part 3 much better although wasnt *as* good as the others, but still in all rights, a great movie!

Enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fallen Angels, July 31, 2000

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Colin Molloy (Liverpool, England United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prophecy Collection (Prophecy / Prophecy II: Ashtown / Prophecy 3: The Ascent) (DVD)

The Prophecy is a battle between good and evil. A tale of fallen angels on Earth doing battle over the human soul. Christopher Walken is the archangel Gabriel, jelous of humans and cast out by God he wants his revenge.

Walken puts in yet another superb performance, he is edgy and menacing and not to be missed. A strong and different story this one will keep you intruiged right until the very end, and then have you gasping for more.