Product Details

• Actors: Jude Law, Elina Lowensohn, Timothy Spall, Jack Davenport, Colin Salmon
• Directors: Po-Chih Leong
• Producers: The Wisdom Of Crocodiles , Immortality
• Format: Import, PAL, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: MCP
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000FT62PS
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,950 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Germany released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN, SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Handsome, monied, educated, and with a bright future in the medical profession, Steven Griscz (Jude Law) would seem to be the perfect suitor. But he has a disturbing secret: He's a serial killer who slays his girlfriends only after they have fallen in love with him. It has something to do with his rare blood disease, which we can only hope is extremely rare. Director Po-Chih Leong creates and sustains a singularly eerie tone in this non-traditional vampire saga that recalls the sickening psychological ploy of Michael Powell's horror classic Peeping Tom. Law's clever, tortured, very glib modern-day vampire is a refreshing contrast to the typical portrayal of bloodsuckers, but even better is Elina Lowensohn's unexpected reaction when she discovers her new paramour's condition. This is not an action movie, which is another refreshing aspect; it is verbally oriented, with Law turning on the charm not just to lure women into his life but to keep them there, as it is essential to his fevered mind that they must love him before their blood can save him. That said, the bloodlust of the finale is not for the squeamish, but the quiet chills and horrific thrills of the majority of the film will appeal to those looking for something quite different in their horror: the real thing.
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Catalonian International Film Festival, ...The Wisdom Of Crocodiles / Immortality

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Dark Look Into Human Nature, October 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Immortality (DVD)

When I first started to watch the movie I was a little confused about some of the things Steven (Jude Law) would do, but it all became clear as the movie progressed.You will really need to watch all the little things he does and read the things he writes (even if you have to pause the movie) to get the most out of this character and the movie. What I really enjoyed about this movie was the look into human nature. What makes a person good or evil and what makes us do the things we do? I really liked all the little excentricities that everyone had. We all do some strange things, especialy in private. Watch for the scenes with Steven and the police inspector the dialog is some of the best and the relationship that develops between them is the best thing about the movie. This policeman becomes almost like a father figure and Steven increasingly finds himself revealing personal things to this man. I began to enjoy the characters so much that I almost forgot that this was a vampire movie and not a doomed love story. This is a dark movie about a tortured soul so be prepared for that. If your a Law fan you will not be disappointed. I really enjoyed this movie and the cast is excellent. This movie does contain violence, language and brief nudity.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED it!, October 29, 2001

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Ian Nicholas (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Immortality (DVD)

I wasn't sure what to expect after reading the other reviews of this film on AMAZON.COM, but I was willing to take the chance on a Jude Law film.

I would classify this as a drama/suspense movie, definitely not a "vampire movie." The concept is an interesting take on the whole vampire thing, but those expecting a horror movie, or lots of blood and guts, probably would be disappointed with this film. I didn't think it was a slow-moving film, as some of the earlier reviews had indicated -- I was completely engrossed from the get-go. Jude Law can even make his SILENCE interesting!

If you like smaller, well-made movies with great acting, this is definitely a movie you'll like. Give it a shot.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Vampire, September 15, 2004

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MJ "theologian" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Immortality (DVD)

I found the talent of Jude Law late to the game, and had to go back and see much of his earlier work far removed from its date of release. "Immortality," or "Wisdom of Crocodiles" as it came to me, is one of the best examples of Law's ability as an actor. Of all of his older movies, this would be the one to buy.

Granted, I'm a sucker for an original horror movie - none of that blood and guts for me! I want depth, unique-ness, and a captivating dark tale. This filled the bill on all accounts. Law expertly plays a vampire, attractive but repulsive. It is believable because of this contradiction. Anyone as attractive as Law's character has to have their downfall. And slowly, the viewer sees the pain he lives with.

Highly recommended!