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A Alien D G H M Mummy Returns, The Special Edition P R S Saving
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Features Fleshing
Out the Hollow Man
Behind The Scenes Special effects feaurrette Anatomy Of Thriller 3 Deleted Scenes Featurrette length commentary by Kevin Bacon & Paul Verhoeven 2 Trailers Storyboard comparison Feature Length commentary by the composer Filmography's Language: Menu: Aspect Ratio: Sound Tracks Region: Running Time: DVD Media:
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I
can't see any reason why the government would ever need to
 construct
a serum that turns people to and from invisible, I mean, why would they
want it? I'm sure if they were thinking of defense or investigative measures
they'll have no control over those who are in possession of this miracle
serum. That is shown in Hollow Man, what ever reason they chose for it,
doesn't come through, however we do see why such an item can be so difficult
to use. Especially when the person who has it, can roam the city completely
naked and completely invisible.  The
plot is based around a government organized scientific research base,
where they have been assigned to completely make a human invisible and
be able to bring them back. We are started off at the mid point, where
they have already devised a dose to change a visible mammal to invisible,
but haven't come up with a way to return them back. Being pressurized
by the governors that control the research center, the head of operations
Sebastian Caine is lead into using himself as a live experiment. However
being invisible seems to lead him down all sorts of mental pains, like
not being able to see himself in the mirror, or be recognized. Then again
for a mischievous man, it can be a joy. After the movie leads use into
a clean and cold environment filled with radiation gloves and thermal
goggles the whole experience is turned around once Sebastian realizes
he could never return to normal light. The overall appeal of this movie is the idea of being invisible, you can't expect the person camouflaged by light to behave all the time.  Another
aspect of the movie is its superior special effects, the whole process
involves scanning Sebastian (Kevin Bacon) into a computer, and mapping
his skeleton and applying muscles and tissues. This makes you really feel
the effect of going transparent. This looks stunning and yet very disgusting,
you see all the insides of a man, and a gorilla. While no body has seen
this sort of stuff in operation, it still looks slightly shiny and polished.
But there are some real great effects such as the plastic mask which glows
with light behind the head.
Video Quality The
original master was a 16:9 aspect ratio, so the transfer includes
all the video, which is rather good. There is a really well done
way in which the special effects are done. For example the going-invisible
shots look superb, you actually see the body disappear, and not
only that but you see the shadows move beneath it. These scenes
are amazing to watch, especially given the super sharp and vibrant
colours used to make the whole experience interactive. The camera
shots are often up close, although some wide spans show the size
of the complex.
Lighting is also well done, using artificial lighting, which highlights the actors and the environments. The detail levels are pretty good, although some scenes are a little out of focus, particularity the ones which the camera is in free flow. There are also some scenes which are too dark and brightened up in post which is annoying. Audio Quality The
audio size is quite standard, there are some quiet moments with
which the speech is recorded. Though this is to give the explosive
effects more impact, as the Nitro chemical gives off a great blast
of bass and isn't overpowering either. The surround mix includes
Dolby Digital and DTS, the surround sound is identical in both,
with a good use of the front speakers, but not enough of the rears.
The centre channel is used most of the movie, as the movie features
most of conversation.
Extras There
is an extensive list of features, including a duo commentary by
Kevin Bacon and the Director Paul Verhoeven. Along with a second
language, and numerous videos and interviews of the cast. There
is two trailers and numerous featurettes.
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