Special Features
There are some special features, including both the American and international theatrical trailers. There is a brief behind-the-scenes featurette, with input from Kilmer, Thewlis and makeup designer Stan Winston in particular. An unusual feature is the interactive “star highlights” which allows the viewer to jump to scenes of the actors’ work in other movies from their listed filmography. Thus, for Brando, there is a scene from Don Juan DeMarco; Total Eclipse, Naked and Damage for Thewlis and Once Were Warriors for Temuera Morrison. Considering the truly unusual vision of this film, more information, especially about its troubled production history would have been ideal. Maybe if the film develops a cult reputation, in time it will be rediscovered for the bizarre treasure that it is.
Wider Screenings Star Rating
The Movie: 4 ½ stars
Picture: 4 ½ stars
Sound: 4 ½ stars
Extras: 2 ½ stars
WS DVD rating: 4 stars
Additional Reading
anecdote from Film Tales: Movie Trivia in the Age of DVD
extract from Film Talk: Quoting the Movies in the Age of DVD
Wider Screenings DVD Attractions Trailer
(courtesy of YouTube embedded video)