A mind-bending science fiction thriller set in a shadowy world where the sun never rises and nothing is quite what it seems.From Alex Proyas, visionary director of The Crow, comes Dark City, a mind-bending science fiction thriller set in a shadowy world where the sun never rises and nothing is quite what it seems.John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) wakes in a hotel bathtub with no memory of who he is or how he got there, but there's a body on the floor with bloody spirals carved into the flesh and a voice on the phone that tells him to flee. Soon Murdoch is on the run, wanted by the police, a woman who claims to be his wife and a group of mysterious pale men who seem to control everyone and everything in the city... except him.With a cast that includes Kiefer Sutherland (The Lost Boys), William Hurt (A History of Violence), Jennifer Connelly (Phenomena) and Richard O'Brien (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), and a script by Proyas, Lem Dobbs (Kafka) and David S. Goyer (Batman Begins), Dark City is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, filmed through a lens of film noir and German expressionism... an extraordinary feast for the cinematic senses.Bonus Materials2-DISC 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTSBrand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negatives approved by director of photography Dariusz Wolski 4K Ultra HD (2160p) Blu-ray presentations of both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut of the film Original DTS-HD MA 5.1, stereo 2.0 and new Dolby Atmos audio options for both cuts of the film Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing 60-page perfect bound collectors book featuring new writing by author Richard Kadrey, and film critics Sabina Stent, Virat Nehru and Martyn Pedler Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller Three postcard-sized reproduction art cards Postcard from Shell BeachDr Schreber business cardDISC 1: DIRECTOR’S CUTBrand new audio commentary by director Alex Proyas Brand new audio commentary with Craig Anderson, Bruce Isaacs and Herschel Isaacs, co-hosts of the Film Versus Film podcast Archive audio commentary by director Alex Proyas Archive audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert Archive audio commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer Archive introduction by Alex Proyas Return to Dark City, a new hour-long documentary featuring interviews with director Alex Proyas, producer Andrew Mason, production designers Patrick Tatopoulos and George Liddle, costume designer Liz Keough, storyboard artist Peter Pound, director of phoRats in a Maze, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra West I’m as Much in the Dark as You Are, a new visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson on film noir and identity in Dark CityDesign & StoryboardsDISC 2: THEATRICAL CUTArchive audio commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski and production designer Patrick TatopoulosArchive audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert Memories of Shell Beach, a 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception Architecture of Dreams, a 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film Theatrical trailer Image galleryCast & CrewActors: Rufus Sewell Kiefer Sutherland Jennifer Connelly William Hurt Richard O'Brien Ian Richardson Bruce Spence Colin Friels John Bluthal Mitchell Butel Melissa George Frank Gallacher Ritchie Singer Nicholas Bell Satya Gumbert Frederick MiragliottaDirector: Alex ProyasProducer: David S. Goyer Review: Dark City The Directors Cut - I was lucky enough to see Dark City during its theatrical run in 1998 and have watched several times over the last ten years. I wouldn't call it one of my favorite films but I definitely think its a classic of its genre and was happy to see that it was not only recieving a new dvd just in time for its ten year anniversary, but more features to replace the old ones which were mostly audio commetaries and two essays from Neil Gaiman and H.G. Wells. So how does the directors cut compare to the original film? Watching it again for the first time in years there might not be anything noticeable in the changes. This isn't like the Kingdom of Heaven or Blade Runner cuts where whole sequences were taken out of the film creating disharmony in the flow of the story. As far as I could notice most of the cuts to the film were more inserts and extensions than anything else. The narration at the begining of the film is the most famous cut while the only added scene I could tell was showing Murdoch and Bumstead taking Schreber to Shell Beach at the finale. Other scenes included an extensions like a bit of dialogue between the husband and wife who go from middle class to wealthy during the tuning, a scene with Emma finding a little girl in the murdered prostitutes apartment, and a longer ending as Bumstead floats into outer space after discovering the truth about Dark City. I also noticed in some scenes that Trevor Jones score seemed to be dialed down and for the scenes where she sings Jennifer Connely's actual voice is heard. As whole how do all of the cuts add up. I don't think they change my opinion of the film. Its neither better or worse in my opinion. The film is still a good one and thankfully the additions weren't as bad as to hurt the film like Appocalypse Now Redux and its great seeing them reinserted into the film. So hows the dvd itself.Of course the film itself has recieved a newer transfer that is brighter and more colorful. You never really notice the added scenes like you do on some other films. I never really listen to commentaries but I heard that Roger Ebert recorded a new one for the dvd. I notice that theres three with Ebert and Proyas having their own tracks while Lem Dobbs and David Goyer share a track so for fans I'd assume they're newly recorded. Theres also a spattering of documentaries that taken together roll for over two hours. On the first it has the general making of where filmmakers and actors talk about the film itself. On the second its mainly film professors with Roger Ebert, Lem Dobbs, and Alex Proyas discussing meanings and ideas in the film. In the end this is a great disc for fans of the film. It might not pick up newer fans but with both cuts collected on the disc as well as the added bonus content I'd definitely recommend this as an easy purchase to those thinking about it. A little bit more. I recently picked up the Blu-Ray (one of the first movies I buy on DVD becomes one of the first movies I buy on Blu) which has the actual two cuts of the film as well as the other special features. It also has a feature I really liked in the fact track that provides a little window to explain the difference between the theatrical and directors cut as well as background information on inspirations. This was a neat feature especially for this fan of both cuts, and highlights a lot more scenes I missed on my first viewing. As its now 7.99 on desertcart fans of the film or just those who are generally interested have no reason not to pick the disc up. Review: Had to have this. - One of the best films ever made in my opinion.
| ASIN | B0F2TXNQGH |
| Actors | Bruce Spence, Colin Friels, Frank Gallacher, Richard O'Brien, Various |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,816 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #266 in Science Fiction Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,850) |
| MPAA rating | R (Restricted) |
| Media Format | 4K |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.73 x 5.31 x 0.51 inches; 12.16 ounces |
| Release date | June 24, 2025 |
| Run time | 1 hour and 51 minutes |
| Studio | Arrow Video |
| Subtitles: | English |
C**W
Dark City The Directors Cut
I was lucky enough to see Dark City during its theatrical run in 1998 and have watched several times over the last ten years. I wouldn't call it one of my favorite films but I definitely think its a classic of its genre and was happy to see that it was not only recieving a new dvd just in time for its ten year anniversary, but more features to replace the old ones which were mostly audio commetaries and two essays from Neil Gaiman and H.G. Wells. So how does the directors cut compare to the original film? Watching it again for the first time in years there might not be anything noticeable in the changes. This isn't like the Kingdom of Heaven or Blade Runner cuts where whole sequences were taken out of the film creating disharmony in the flow of the story. As far as I could notice most of the cuts to the film were more inserts and extensions than anything else. The narration at the begining of the film is the most famous cut while the only added scene I could tell was showing Murdoch and Bumstead taking Schreber to Shell Beach at the finale. Other scenes included an extensions like a bit of dialogue between the husband and wife who go from middle class to wealthy during the tuning, a scene with Emma finding a little girl in the murdered prostitutes apartment, and a longer ending as Bumstead floats into outer space after discovering the truth about Dark City. I also noticed in some scenes that Trevor Jones score seemed to be dialed down and for the scenes where she sings Jennifer Connely's actual voice is heard. As whole how do all of the cuts add up. I don't think they change my opinion of the film. Its neither better or worse in my opinion. The film is still a good one and thankfully the additions weren't as bad as to hurt the film like Appocalypse Now Redux and its great seeing them reinserted into the film. So hows the dvd itself.Of course the film itself has recieved a newer transfer that is brighter and more colorful. You never really notice the added scenes like you do on some other films. I never really listen to commentaries but I heard that Roger Ebert recorded a new one for the dvd. I notice that theres three with Ebert and Proyas having their own tracks while Lem Dobbs and David Goyer share a track so for fans I'd assume they're newly recorded. Theres also a spattering of documentaries that taken together roll for over two hours. On the first it has the general making of where filmmakers and actors talk about the film itself. On the second its mainly film professors with Roger Ebert, Lem Dobbs, and Alex Proyas discussing meanings and ideas in the film. In the end this is a great disc for fans of the film. It might not pick up newer fans but with both cuts collected on the disc as well as the added bonus content I'd definitely recommend this as an easy purchase to those thinking about it. A little bit more. I recently picked up the Blu-Ray (one of the first movies I buy on DVD becomes one of the first movies I buy on Blu) which has the actual two cuts of the film as well as the other special features. It also has a feature I really liked in the fact track that provides a little window to explain the difference between the theatrical and directors cut as well as background information on inspirations. This was a neat feature especially for this fan of both cuts, and highlights a lot more scenes I missed on my first viewing. As its now 7.99 on Amazon fans of the film or just those who are generally interested have no reason not to pick the disc up.
Y**.
Had to have this.
One of the best films ever made in my opinion.
M**E
Dark City [4k-UHD]
Dark City is a 1998 film starring Rufus Sewell, Jennifer Connelly, Kiefer Sutherland, William Hurt, Ian Richardson, and Richard O'Brien. It also features Colin Friels and Melissa George in supporting roles. It was directed by Proyas and written by Proyas, Lem Dobbs, and David S. Goyer. The film is difficult to describe without giving too much away, but the basic plotline revolves around a man named John Murdoch (Sewell), who wakes up in a hotel bathtub with no memory of who he is or why he is there. After receiving a call from a doctor (Sutherland) telling him that someone is coming for him and to get out of the hotel now, he tries to piece his life together and while evading the police inspector (played by Hurt) trying to arrest him, reconnect with a wife he does not remember (Connelly), avoid a weird group of people called "The Strangers" who are after him, and trying to figure out what is going on in a strange city where the sun never comes up. The 4 4k set is a two-disc set released by Arrow Films in 2025, containing two UHD discs: one with the theatrical version of the film and one with the director's cut. The significant difference between the two is that the director's cut eliminates the voice-over that opens the theatrical version and reveals a substantial portion of the plot upfront. It also includes some deleted and extended scenes that add about 10 minutes to the runtime of the theatrical version. Each disc features bonus content, including multiple commentary tracks (five on the director's cut disc and two on the theatrical version disc), behind-the-scenes and making-of material, and the trailer. Most of the bonus content is archival material from the 2008 release, but a couple of commentary tracks and featurettes are new for this 2025 release. The discs are held in a keep case that also includes a postcard from Shell Beach, Dr. Schreber's business card, a couple of art cards, and a poster. It also has a 60-page booklet with facts and commentary about the film. The keep case and booklet are held in a decorative outer box. The bonus material on the discs is very good. It would have been nice if Connelly and Sutherland had been included in the updated content (although one of the new bonus features does include Sewell being interviewed). The movie is difficult to categorize, as it blends genres. It combines horror, action, sci-fi, dystopian nightmare, and film noir elements. It is often compared to The Matrix, which was released a year after this one and overshadowed it. While there are definitely many similarities to The Matrix, this film tells a much different story. It is well-written and acted, and the story has some twists in it that are not predictable. Ultimately, it is a very good and very underrated film that got lost in the shuffle after The Matrix became a huge hit. It is absolutely worth watching.
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Filmtitel: Dark City Produktionsland: USA Produktionsjahr: 1998 Inhalt: John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) erwacht in einer Badewanne und kann sich an nichts mehr erinnern. Nicht wer er ist, wie er heißt und wo er ist. Er erhält einen Anruf von einem gewissen Dr. Schreber (Kiefer Sutherland) das er das Zimmer rasch verlassen soll, denn es kommen Männer um ihn dingfest zu machen. Dabei entdeckt er einen grausigen Fund. Bei seiner Flucht wird er von einem Kriminalbeamten (William Hurt) verfolgt, denn man verdächtigt ihn ein Massenmörder zu sein. Auch seine Frau (Jennifer Connelly) sucht nach ihm und gerät an diesen Dr. Schreber, der ihr eine Geschichte auftischt die voller Lügen ist. Doch warum sucht ein Nervenarzt nach Murdoch. Angeblich bildet dieser sich eine Realität ein, die es gar nicht gibt. So stellt sich die Frage ist seine Frau seine Ehefrau, war er jemals in sie verliebt? Murdoch lebt in einer ewigen dunklen Stadt wo nie ein Sonnenlicht zu sehen ist und er erkennt, dass Punkt 12.00 (Mittag am Tag oder Mitternacht, keiner weiß es) alle Menschen in der Stadt einschlafen und sich Teile der Stadt verändern. Bislang machte sich keiner Gedanken darüber, alles wirkt normal. Doch in dieser Stadt ist nichts normal und Murdoch findet heraus was hier passiert. Aber auch mit ihm geschieht etwas. Er hat ungeahnte geistige Fähigkeiten, was ihn jedoch zum Staatsfeind Nr.1 macht. Schauspieler: Rufus Sewell wurde wohl gerade mit dieser Rolle bekannt und seine etwas stoische Mimik hat er seitdem nie abgelegt. Und dennoch schafft er es mit nur wenigen Mimiken die notwendigen Gefühle auszudrücken. Am besten auch im Finale wo er gegen die Außerirdischen antreten und mit der Macht seines Geistes sich verteidigen muss. William Hurt und Kiefer Sutherland spielen ebenso ihre Rollen mit fein nuancierten Mimiken. Dass sie etwas starr spielen mussten, hatte mit ihrem vorgegebenen, geprägten Rollenbildern zu tun und das bekamen sie sehr gut hin. Kritik: Wer den Film noch nicht kennt, sollte sich nicht erschrecken lassen. Der Film beginnt merkwürdig, geht Film Noir-mäßig weiter und ist skurril in Bild und Szene, aber auch Horrormäßig angehaucht. Doch wenn nach und nach erklärt wird, was hinter der Geschichte steckt, wird dieser Science-Fiction-Streifen mehr als klar. Und dann mit dem Fulminaten Finale wird die Geschichte befriedigend abgeschlossen. Dominat ist auch die Frage im Film: ist unser Leben real oder bilden wir es uns nur ein, weil es uns so vorgegeben wurde (ähnliche Fragestellung kennt man ja auch aus der Matrix-Trilogie). Die Effekte waren für das Jahr 1998 sehr gut bewerkstelligt worden und wirkten plausibel. Grafisch wie auch visuell besticht der Film, trotz dass er ständig im Dunkeln sich abspielt. Aber alle Szenen sind gut ausgeleuchtet worden, gehen nicht in Dunkelheit unter, sind gut erkennbar gedreht worden. Letztendlich erhielt der SF-Film vier verschiedene Auszeichnungen (Saturn Award – bester SF-Film, Bram Stoker Award – bestes Drehbuch, Scream Award, Pegasus Audience Award). Filmmusik: Die Musik von Trevor Jones passt zum Film, hat einige Melodien die gut ins Ohr gehen und Stimmungsmusik die Szenen gut untermalen. Kinofassung vs. Directors Cut: 10 Jahre nach Veröffentlichung des Filmes auf DVD kam in den USA eine Directors Cut-Version heraus mit neuen Animationen, einer längeren Filmmusik und zusätzlichen Filmszenen. Angeblich soll diese Fassung um 10 Minuten länger sein. Unterschiede: Am Filmanfang entfällt der Monolog von Dr. Schreber, auch die Szene wo die Stadt in Schlaf fällt. Diese Szene wurde im Film später angesetzt. Jennifer Connelly darf in der DC-Fassung nun ihre eigene Stimme für den Barsong verwenden. In der Kinofassung wird sie von Anita Kelsey gesungen. Bei den Tuning-Szenen wurde animationsmässig was verändert um zu zeigen das Murdoch seine Fähigkeiten zum tunen noch trainieren muss. Auch erhielt die Filmstadt optische Verbesserungen wie zusätzliche Lichtstrahlen und Rauchspuren. Neu hingegen ist, dass Fingerabdrücke von Murdoch auf den Leichen zu finden sind. Dann wird irgendwo eine Tochter hineinmoniert, die den wahren Mörder zeichnet und wo Murdoch erkennt, dass er nicht der der Massenmörder sein kann. Bis dato gibt es nur eine englischsprachige DC-Fassung auf DVD. Man kann nur hoffen, dass diese auch mal auf Blu-ray in deutscher Sprache herauskommen wird. Laufzeit des Filmes: 100 Minuten (Kinofassung). Qualität der Blu-Ray: Bildqualität: 1920x1080p (2.35:1). Das Bild ist scharf und ohne Bildstörungen. Im Vergleich zur DVD eine hervorragende Bildüberarbeitung. Besonders das Grieseln während der ganzen dunklen Szenen ist nicht mehr auffällig und macht das Bild um ein vielfaches schärfer. Tonqualität: Englisch in DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 und Deutsch in DD 5.1. Der Ton ist gut und die Dialoge gut verständlich.
K**S
Steelbook bellissima. Qualità disco ottima, contiene le due versioni cinematografica e directors cut. Nota dolente : presente solo audio originale e francese, sottotitoli solo in francese. Mi domando perché la cecchi gori non riproponga questa titolo, fuori catalogo e introvabile nella prima edizione dvd. Parlando del film poco da dire, capolavoro assoluto del cyberpunk e del cinema. Possibile trovare un filo artistico che lega dark city, Matrix, blade runner, Gattaca, tredicesimo piano, Existenz... Imperdibile. P. S Directors cut molto migliore della versione cinematografica
T**Z
Klasyk.
N**N
Must watch if you are into science fiction
T**N
La version longue, une autre dimension du film.
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