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REVIEWER |
WesCraven |
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REVIEW DATE |
22nd August, 2004 |
Review Quote
"This movie is a pretty border line horror film, if it is at all.
However, that doesnt mean its not a very well-made and highly effective film,
because thats just what it is. This movie is all about the suspense, and the
lack of knowledge."
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The Plot
Rosemary and Guy, a young couple living in New York, are due to have their first child. However, soon things began to become confusing,
mysterious, and downright scary for Rosemary. Youll wonder, just like Rosemary,
just what is going on.
The Movie
This movie is a pretty border line horror film, if it is at all.
However, that doesnt mean its not a very well-made and highly effective film,
because thats just what it is. This movie is all about the suspense, and the
lack of knowledge. Theres no gore, theres not a plethora of frightening kills.
"Rosemarys Baby" is a straight forward story about a first-time mother, and the
craziness surrounding her baby.
The film is carried by a number of stellar performances. First off, Mia
Farrow does a wonderful job in the title role. She does a fantastic job playing
a horribly ill, vulnerable woman; and as well, a women that just doesnt know
what to do. Though I must say Farrows makeup had a lot to do with making her
look quite convincingly sick looking. Ruth Gordon also throws in a wonderful
performance as the nosy next-door neighbor (she even earned herself an Oscar for
her work in this film).
The story is also a big part of this film. Its intense and suspenseful as
youre not really sure what is truly going on, and you think you know, and then
you change your mind; only to change it back again. The ending is a whopper too.
It's twisted and weird; Im not even really sure what to make of it.
All in all, this is not going to be for everyone. Like I said, this isnt your
typical horror film, if you can even call it that. So dont go into thinking
youre going to get a slasher film, because you will be disappointed. Gorehounds
could care less, your average and more hardcore horror fans might find
something to like, but its a risk all the way around. Though Ill say this again,
I still really liked this movie.
The DVD
The DVD is almost worthless. The visual and audio transfers are
pretty good, though there are some parts that are too dark (especially a crucial
part near the end). The extras are almost non-existent. We get a Retrospective
Interviews Montage with: director Roman Polanski, production executive Robert
Evans, and production designer Richard Sylbert. This is fairly entertaining,
but is nothing overly special. We also get a making of featurette. How this is
a making of featurette is beyond me. I suppose it could be considered that,
but I didnt think so. Not to mention that it was significantly more boring than
any making of featurette I have ever seen. Not that I care, but we dont even
get a theatrical trailer. Arent those like give-ins?
All in all the DVD is a pretty big let down.
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Director
Roman Polanski
Cast
Mia Farrow
John Cassavetes
Ruth Gordon
Sidney Blackmer
Ralph Bellamy
Screenplay
Ira Levin
Roman Polanski
Tagline
"Pray for Rosemary's Baby."
Country
USA
Classification
R
Year
1968
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Format
NTSC
Region Coding
1
Aspect Ratio
1.85:1
16x9 Enhanced
Yes
Running Time
136 minutes
Year Released
2000
Packaging
Keep Case
Extra Features
Retrospective Interviews
Making Of Featurette
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This Version On DVD
Region 1: Buy Me Now
Other Versions On DVD
Region 0: Not Available
Region 2: Buy Me Now
Region 3: Not Available
Region 4: Buy Me Now
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