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Summary: GREAT ZONE FOR ME!
Review: I think Anthony-Michael Hall is outstanding in this movie..I really liked the pilot...a must see!
Great characters and great special effects!
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Summary: Very good for a TV show
Review: The pilot is included with the first-season DVD, so now I have two of them. The production is very good, as are the special effects, especially the scenes in Vietnam where debris is frozen in mid-air while the lead character walks through the dustry street.The story is tight, and the writing is good. I'd like to have seen Rev. Purdy's character better explained, but I think that will make itself known in the first season, which I'm now watching. Overall, it's a really good story and makes you think about the possibilities. I'm glad it's a cable show, because the cable shows these days seem to do a better job at developing characters and offering something fresh and unique. That is: They aren't afraid to take chances. I think we've all had enough reality on television that "The Dead Zone" is a welcome chance to walk on the other side.
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Summary: Don't compare to the book (or the movie).
Review: This is a must see television series. Anthony Michael Hall gives a stellar performance in this adaptation of a Steven King novell about a guy who has the perfect life until he gets into an automobile accident which leaves him in a coma for 6 years. He awakens to find his whole world changed, as the people in his life have moved on without him. Oh, and did I mention that he is plagued by visions of the past and future whenever he touches someone? How will Johnny deal with these visions and what do they mean? You will have to watch and find out. Watch the first two episodes of this series and you will find yourself wanting more. I saw the movie after having watched the shows and the movie was horribly disapointing to me. Although the movie has much more of a Steven King feel to it, Walken's character doesn't draw you in at all. To me, Walken seems much more suited to playing crazy bad guys than crazy "good" guys. Watch them both and see what you think.
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Summary: Great TV pilot on a DVD packed with extras for the fans
Review: This TV series pilot movie (actually first 2 episodes of the series) is based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. It is an excellent adaptation of the novel for an on-going TV series. Anthony Michael Hall shines in the role of Johnny Smith and brings a real sense of sympathy to the role. It's hard to believe you are watching a grown up "Rusty Griswold" from the "Vacation" movies. I was happily surprised when I watched this movie and at the end it successfully makes you want more - and as a hook for a TV series its up there with pilots like that of "The Invisible Man (2000)". This disc also has a host of extras such as commentary by the cast over the feature. They come out with a lot of interesting remarks on how long it took to film, cast changes and story changes and network interference in the plot and character outlines. There is also a look behind the scenes in a mini-documentary, TV ad spots etc. If you enjoyed the series, or simply have heard good things about it, pick up this DVD for a superior adaptation of a Stephen King book. A very addictive primer for a great TV show.
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Summary: Very Impressed
Review: Very impressed by this pilot episode. Looking forward to more episodes coming out on DVD.
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Summary: Dead Zone Fans Beware
Review: Warning -- If you are looking for the unaired original Dead Zone pilot episode that was offered for a short time as a bonus to those who purchased the First Season Set, do not buy this DVD. Although this is a great DVD, it is the same first episode that is included in the First Season Set.
I purchased the first season set after the deadline for taking advantage of the offer for the bonus DVD. I really wanted to see the original unaired pilot episode and I mistakenly thought that this was it. To my dismay found that it was the 2 hour series premier that I already had on the First Season Set.
I guess this one will find its way to a friend or end up in the used bin at the video store. If you are unfamiliar with The Dead Zone and don't want to lay out the bucks for the complete First Season Set, this DVD is an outstanding intro to the series. However, if you love the series, go for the gusto and get the set. I'm on my second viewing of the set and can't wait for the release of the Second Season Set.
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Summary: Dead Zone Fans Beware
Review: Warning -- If you are looking for the unaired original Dead Zone pilot episode that was offered for a short time as a bonus to those who purchased the First Season Set, do not buy this DVD. Although this is a great DVD, it is the same first episode that is included in the First Season Set.
I purchased the first season set after the deadline for taking advantage of the offer for the bonus DVD. I really wanted to see the original unaired pilot episode and I mistakenly thought that this was it. To my dismay found that it was the 2 hour series premier that I already had on the First Season Set.
I guess this one will find its way to a friend or end up in the used bin at the video store. If you are unfamiliar with The Dead Zone and don't want to lay out the bucks for the complete First Season Set, this DVD is an outstanding intro to the series. However, if you love the series, go for the gusto and get the set. I'm on my second viewing of the set and can't wait for the release of the Second Season Set.
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Summary: You gotta see this show.
Review: When I first heard about it and saw the previews, I was a bit skeptical, I mean, how many lame scifi shows are out there now that are really stupid? So I watched an episode called 'Shaman' and I was completely hooked. USA had a marathon of all episodes soon after and I watched it all. The first episode introduces you to Johnny Smith, a biology teacher engaged to his high school sweetheart. It moved fairly quickly into his subsequent car accident leaving him in a coma for six years. When he does wake up, not only has the world changed around him, especially by his sweetheart being married to another man, but he now has the unusual ability to see things about people he touches. So now he has to deal with being out of touch with the world for so long, overcoming the loss of his fiance while playing the reluctant hero for the local town. Anthony Michael Hall does an excellent job with this character, with him, Johnny Smith is just like any other person you'd know. He is not over the top and other than his newfound abilities, he is just a guy trying to manage everything that has happened to him. The supporting characters add more to the believability of the show and to Johnny's overall situation and they all have great chemistry. I highly recommend this show to anyone looking for an intelligent, funny and thought provoking series.
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Summary: The Dead Zone (TV Pilot)
Review: While I loved the DVD, it's not worth the money if you are planning on buying the complete first season. I bought the first season DVD after taping every episode from the TV. The TV Pilot makes it sound like it was not aired on TV. It was and I had it on a VHS tape (I threw them away when I bought the DVD's). If you buy the complete first season, the episode is listed as "Wheel Of Fortune". ...
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Summary: The Dead Zone (TV Pilot)
Review: While I loved the DVD, it's not worth the money if you are planning on buying the complete first season. I bought the first season DVD after taping every episode from the TV. The TV Pilot makes it sound like it was not aired on TV. It was and I had it on a VHS tape (I threw them away when I bought the DVD's). If you buy the complete first season, the episode is listed as "Wheel Of Fortune". ...
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