The Mean Season

Rating:
Summary: Okay Thriller Gets an Okay DVD Release
Review: A mediocre thriller that comes off better than it should due to the efforts of a fine cast. Kurt Russell plays a Miami newspaper reporter who becomes involved in the story he's covering when a vicious serial killer engages him in a game of cat-and-mouse. The script has plot holes big enough to rival the Grand Canyon, and raises a lot of questions concerning media responsibility that ultimately go answered; but Russell's intense performance tends to gloss over the flaws in the screenplay. Mariel Hemingway offers capable support as Russell's love interest and the story's moral barometer; Richard Jordan makes the most of his short time on-screen as the demented killer; and Andy Garcia is fine as police detective working the case.

The DVD is one of MGM's "MovieTime" releases, a series of "B" films that tend to be given the bare bones treatment on DVD. As a rule, "MovieTime" discs offer the movie and the Original Theatrical Trailer only - there are no extras like commentaries, cast bios, stills galleries or other fancy frills; the DVD packaging includes no printed material beyond what you see on the outside of the case. However, the film-to-video masters are usually pretty good, and that's true of this edition of "The Mean Season". The DVD offers a sharp and vibrant widescreen transfer that's far superior to the fuzzy and faded pan-and-scan version that appeared on the earlier LaserDisc release. Overall, an adequate presentation of an adequate suspense thriller.

Rating:
Summary: Okay Thriller Gets an Okay DVD Release
Review: A mediocre thriller that comes off better than it should due to the efforts of a fine cast. Kurt Russell plays a Miami newspaper reporter who becomes involved in the story he's covering when a vicious serial killer engages him in a game of cat-and-mouse. The script has plot holes big enough to rival the Grand Canyon, and raises a lot of questions concerning media responsibility that ultimately go answered; but Russell's intense performance tends to gloss over the flaws in the screenplay. Mariel Hemingway offers capable support as Russell's love interest and the story's moral barometer; Richard Jordan makes the most of his short time on-screen as the demented killer; and Andy Garcia is fine as police detective working the case.

The DVD is one of MGM's "MovieTime" releases, a series of "B" films that tend to be given the bare bones treatment on DVD. As a rule, "MovieTime" discs offer the movie and the Original Theatrical Trailer only - there are no extras like commentaries, cast bios, stills galleries or other fancy frills; the DVD packaging includes no printed material beyond what you see on the outside of the case. However, the film-to-video masters are usually pretty good, and that's true of this edition of "The Mean Season". The DVD offers a sharp and vibrant widescreen transfer that's far superior to the fuzzy and faded pan-and-scan version that appeared on the earlier LaserDisc release. Overall, an adequate presentation of an adequate suspense thriller.

Rating:
Summary: THE MEAN SEASON 104 MINUTES OF SUSPENSE
Review: CLEVER,RIVETING,POWERFUL HEARTPOUNDING THRILLER. YOU ARE NEVER SURE JUST WHODUNIT. IT IS A CONSTANT MINDGAME. WITH THE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES OF KURT RUSSELL AND ANDY GARCIA ALONG WITH THE OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF DVD YOU CAN ALMOST FEEL THE MUGGY TEMPERATURES OF "THE MEAN SEASON".

Rating:
Summary: THE MEAN SEASON 104 MINUTES OF SUSPENSE
Review: CLEVER,RIVETING,POWERFUL HEARTPOUNDING THRILLER. YOU ARE NEVER SURE JUST WHODUNIT. IT IS A CONSTANT MINDGAME. WITH THE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES OF KURT RUSSELL AND ANDY GARCIA ALONG WITH THE OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF DVD YOU CAN ALMOST FEEL THE MUGGY TEMPERATURES OF "THE MEAN SEASON".

Rating:
Summary: A suspenseful movie,patheric DVD,no extras just the trailer!
Review: In this movie Kurt Russell plays a Maimi news reporter who becomes a public mouth piece for a serial killer. The movie very suspenseful at times. This movie also stars Andy Garcia(When A Man Loves a Woman,Desperate Measures) and Mariel Hemingway(Bad Moon). Of course there is a cat and mouse game between the killer,reporter and the police. This movie is prefect for a hot summer night as it takes place during the summer! The Mean Seaon is rated R for swearing and violence.

The DVD is Ok, The only thing you get with the DVD is the trailer. I wish MGM would add more features on this such as a behind the scenes,cast bios, other MGM movies the stars have been in like "Winter People" with Kurt Russell, delated scenes etc. Only buy this movie if you like this kind of thriller and can live with the features!

Rating:
Summary: BEST SUSPENSE FLICK EVER!
Review: Kurt Russell and Mariel Hemingway are really super in this fast paced serial-killer suspense...keeps you guessing!

SO GLAD THIS FINALLY CAME OUT ON DVD!!!
Probably in my top 5 all time favorite films...MUST SEE! MUST OWN!!

Rating:
Summary: Good thriller that doesn't deliver wanted answers
Review: The Mean Season is a really good thriller, well designed, but unsatisfying in its final scenes.

Kurt Russell delivers another really great performance as Malcolm Anderson, a burned out reporter for the Miami Herald. He begrudgingly gets assigned a murder case that ends up turning into a serial murder case. Mariel Hemingway portrays his girlfriend. Her role in the film is largely unnecessary until the last third of the film. Hemingway isn't a bad actress, but I must confess I've never seen any alure to her - she looks like a 14 year old boy, not a woman.

The film maintains excellent attention to detail and superb suspense throughout. My complaint with the film is simple: A murder mystery/thriller should answer questions it poses. Mean Season does not.

Why is the killer doing what he is doing? What is his motive? We are provided what seem to be the reasons for the murders, but are later told that the scenario was a red herring provided by the killer. So were his reasons the real ones or part of the whole red herring ploy? We aren't told. In reality many criminals don't actually have legitimate motives - but in films of this nature, it is a requirement.

I can't say that I didn't enjoy this film - because I did. It just left me a bit angry at not answering some basic questions.

Rating:
Summary: Realistic Thriller
Review: What a Movie. This movie is a sleeper. A thriller this good is very hard to find. The acting in the movie is superb as well as the story, plot and events in the film. Kurt Russell is a reporter who is brought on to write for a serial killer wanting fame. Check this one out.

Rating:
Summary: Realistic Thriller
Review: What a Movie. This movie is a sleeper. A thriller this good is very hard to find. The acting in the movie is superb as well as the story, plot and events in the film. Kurt Russell is a reporter who is brought on to write for a serial killer wanting fame. Check this one out.