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Childhood's End [Blu-ray]

Charles Dance (Actor), Mike Vogel (Actor) Rated:
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Format: Blu-ray
3.7 out of 5 stars 29 customer reviews
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As the world teeters on the brink of World War II, 10 strangers are invited to isolated Soldier Island. Among them are young secretary Vera Claythorne (Maeve Dermody, Serangoon Road), soldier Philip Lombard (Aidan Turner, Poldark), General John MacArther (Sam Neill, Jurassic Park), spinster Emily Brent (Miranda Richardson, Parade’s End), and Judge Lawrence Wargrave (Charles Dance, Game of Thrones). With seemingly nothing in common, the guests wonder who their mysterious host may be. But the ominous reason for their visit soon becomes clear…and by the end of the night, the first of them is dead. Learn More
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Special Features

Disc 1 - Childhood's End:
  • Includes UltraViolet (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)
  • “The Overlords” Deleted Scenes


    • Disc 2 - Childhood's End:
  • “The Deceivers” Deleted Scenes
  • “The Children” Deleted Scenes

    • Product Details

    • Actors: Charles Dance, Mike Vogel, Julian McMahon
    • Format: NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
    • Language: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1)
    • Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired: English
    • Region: All Regions
    • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
    • Number of discs: 2
    • Rated:
      NR
      Not Rated
    • Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
    • DVD Release Date: March 1, 2016
    • Run Time: 247 minutes
    • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
    • ASIN: B019329VF0
    • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,591 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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    5.0 out of 5 starsin took three 2 hour shots over 3 nights with what seems like 2 hours of commercials injected
    By Tom Alban on December 20, 2015
    Format: Blu-ray
    I read the book many years ago and the movie, to me, was just as haunting as the book. Of course, on tv, in took three 2 hour shots over 3 nights with what seems like 2 hours of commercials injected. I'll be happy to get my hands on the dvd so I can view it in one uninterrupted sitting. That being said, I felt that the movie did justice to the main theme of the book, it was well acted and well directed. The special effects were really good, much better than I was expecting, after all, this was the SyFy channel, not Universal or Paramount. It did not follow the book exactly, but it certainly did justice to Arthur C Clark, I think he would have been proud of this. Sci-fi fans should not miss this one.
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    5.0 out of 5 starsWOW
    By Thomas J. Dougherty on December 20, 2015
    Format: Blu-ray
    i did not read the book before seeing this show, that being said i was really impressed with quality of this show and the quality of the actors. the devils make up was straight out of the show "face off" and awesome and the person who played him had the perfect voice for it. i hope SYFY makes this into a series and keeps this kind of quality in its special shows.
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    3.0 out of 5 starsI Waited 40 Years for this,,,
    By Dawoud Kringle on March 3, 2016
    Format: DVD
    Childhood's End: A Review of the ScyFy Channel Production of a Classic Novel.
    By Dawoud Kringle

    There isn't a science fiction aficionado in the English speaking world who is not in awe of Arthur C. Clarke's "Childhood's End." The book is, quite literally, one of the greatest and most timeless pieces of literature in a genre wherein the passage of time almost always inflicts ruin upon its own artworks. Clarke assumed the monumental task of reconciling science with religion, and produced an unparalleled masterpiece that stood the test of time.

    It hardly bears mentioning that translating a novel to cinema inflicts upon the story inevitable changes. I expected this; but still felt it right to hold ScyFy to rigorous standards.

    For me, personally, the book has been a favorite since my early teens. When I learned that the ScyFy channel made it into a TV miniseries, directed by Nick Hurran, I was more than a little intrigued. In fact, I have waited 40 years for this.

    Be forewarned: the remainder of this article contains spoilers.

    The story is the prototype of the mass invasion from outer space. Without warning, giant spacecrafts enter earth's atmosphere and settle above most of the major cities of the earth. Yet, unlike other such stories, this invasion is a peaceful one. The extraterrestrials, who soon are named the Overlords, bring peace and prosperity to humanity. Humanity are introduced to the leader of the Overlords, and the "supervisor of earth" Karellen. Karellen chose a man, Rikki Stormgren to act as spokesman / intercession between humanity and the Overlords. Within less than a decade, war, famine, disease, injustice, oppression, and environmental pollution are eliminated.    Read more ›
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    2.0 out of 5 starsAccurate beginning and ending. Much of the rest was, well, "inventive"....
    By Thucydides 1 on December 20, 2015
    Format: Blu-ray
    Has pretty good special effects (all Sci-Fi movies in the 21st-century MUST have good visual effects). Aside from that, I found relatively little fidelity to Clarke's story except for the beginning, and the ending. The actor, Charles Dance, as "Karellen", gave the best performance in this oddly disjointed attempt to bring Clarke's novel to TV.

    As has been noted in other reviews, the number of commercials that were stuffed and crammed into the three-night presentation on TV was astounding! At least if you buy the DVD you won't have to suffer through all THAT!
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    5.0 out of 5 starsWell done based on one of the best sci-fi books ever written.
    By lbambam on March 20, 2016
    Format: DVD Verified Purchase
    Well done based on one of the best sci-fi books ever written. It is a look---at US as a society. A look at our dogmas, our useless differences and our ability to change given the right impetus/threat/incentive/fear. This movie accurately portrays what would happen if all of those guides and crutches were removed and you realize that there are civilizations millions of years beyond our wildest dreams who have no such crutches. I do believe we will see a small sampling of this revolution WHEN life is found elsewhere in the galaxy we live in. hen people realize that the billions of stars and trillions of planets is not all about us we will be forced to grow up.
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    5.0 out of 5 starsDark, Unsettling and Grim: A Sci-fi Epic That Goes The Distance
    By Jared M. Kuntz on February 8, 2016
    Format: Blu-ray
    Childhood's End is based on the novel of the same name by Arthur C. Clarke, which is an epic spanning many years that follows a few intertwined stories after the arrival of what are deemed "the Overlords," mysterious, unseen alien beings that arrive in massive starships preaching an end to poverty, war and hate, and the dawn of a new age. Broken into three parts, this mini-series shows the changes humanity endures, the darkness and the light, but leading to what?

    Childhood's End depicts a grim and depressing look of the future that was showcased in the '53 book, which translates to screen in a big way. While there were a couple major changes (the time-frame, the setting, and the first lead character's background), they didn't hamper the miniseries in any way. It could be argued that the character of Ricky Stormgren being an everyman instead of a government representative was less realistic, it actually does make more sense he is that because look at the time we're in. When it comes to government officials, there's a lot of negativity and "bad publicity." If one of the commonfolk, so to speak, became the Messenger for humanity, he provides a much-desired face amidst shrewd politics and the chaotic media. The direction of this event series was brilliant, detailing and following the vast and revealing changes humanity endured over the course of what's called The Golden Age of Man. The writing for the series was great, and did suffer just a bit from being slightly bloated (probably trying to fill the three-night slot), but overall, it was a solid and thought-provoking script that channeled some of the best of Clarke's themes.    Read more ›
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews

    3.0 out of 5 starsThe result was better than I thought it would be

    This was an attempt to create a film of Arthur C. Clarke's masterpiece; it would be a difficult task for a major film studio. The result was better than I thought it would be. Read more

    Published 2 days ago by Tod R. Stewart
    4.0 out of 5 starsOne To Have....

    I like Arthur Clarke movie and novels and always have. This just gives me another really good one to add to the collection. Read more

    Published 6 days ago by C. Weaver
    1.0 out of 5 starsStupid

    Didn't read the book. Now I'm glad I didn't waste my time on it. Devil looking aliens, really ?!. I like alien apocalyptic movies but I didn't get it. Read more

    Published 9 days ago by del or stacy
    1.0 out of 5 starsBoring. Read the book instead.

    Slow moving, lethargic and tedious. Leaden pacing buoyed by flat performances and dull music.

    Published 12 days ago by Amazon Customer
    2.0 out of 5 starsTotal shame it's an awesome rendition of the original story but ruined...

    What the heck?! This was a three night mini series and it only has the second and third night's on it.... Read more

    Published 17 days ago by Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 starsNot Childhood's End

    If you've read and loved Arthur C. Clarke's 1953 novel, do yourself a favor and AVOID the SyFy mini series version. Read more

    Published 18 days ago by Justin Carlyle
    5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

    This was very good mini series on SyFi. They should do more like this.😊

    Published 20 days ago by susan c. carnes
    4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

    Liked the movie; gave DVDs as a gift.

    Published 22 days ago by Andrew D. Kelmers
    5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

    close enough to the book to keep the story true.

    Published 23 days ago by orville n ergish
    3.0 out of 5 starsSPOILERS anyone? Half-vast as expected.

    CE was always my Favorite from the paperback days of sci-fi. That said, I anticipated this movie, could not wait to preorder. Read more

    Published 23 days ago by AlchemystAZ

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