Urbania (US)
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Their lives are about to become an urban legend
Certificate: R
Running Time: 105 mins
Retail Price: $24.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Charlie (Dan Futterman), who has recently lost control over his life, searches New York City for a mysterious stranger who holds the key to his recovery. Never completely sure of what is real and what is not as he experiences a series of alternately hilarious, touching and eerie encounters with the people he meets. In this "exhilarating, one-of-a-kind guessing game" (The Washington Post), we wonder if this is all part of Charlie`s delusion or an elaborate Urban Legend which has taken control over his life.
Special Features:
Production Commentary Track
Deleted Scenes
Trailer
Featurettes
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitle Tracks:
French
English
Spanish
Directed By:
Jon Shear
Written By:
Daniel Reitz
Starring:
Matt Keeslar
Alan Cumming
Scott Denny
Paige Turco
Dan Futterman
Jon Shear
Casting By:
Jordan Beswick
Soundtrack By:
Marc Anthony Thompson
Director of Photography:
Peter Konczal
Shane F. Kelly
Editor:
Ed Marx
Randy Bricker
Costume Designer:
David Matwijkow
Production Designer:
Karyl Newman
Producer:
Jon Shear
Meta A. Puttkammer
Jourdan Krauss
Douglas Hunter
J. Todd Harris
Stephanie Golden
Executive Producer:
Nela Wagman
Michael Filerman
Michael Escott
Mark Dziak
Distributor:
Trimark Pictures
Your Opinions and Comments
After watching it I can say I was quite impressed.
The story is thought provoking and progresses nicely (yet it`s not always linear). The camera work and the editing are quite superb.
I will only note that this movie is not for everyone, but that`s as far as I`d go. I wouldn`t want to ruin it for you by telling you stuff you`d better off figuring out by yourself.
The video transfer is good. There are no compression signs and the dark saturated colors are very well produced.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is ok. The surrounds are used occasionally and help create the semi-haunting atmosphere.
The menus are still and silent.
The extras include a commentary by the crew, a behind the scenes look, some information about urban legends and 7 deleted scenes.
Bottom line - the movie is about gaining control over your life, and sometimes the best way to gain control over your life is to admit you don`t have any. If you think you`re open minded enough, give this movie a try. You won`t be disappointed.
"Urbania" revisited - February 2005
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It`s been over 2 years since I first watched the movie.
Having watched it for the second time I still think it`s really a thought-provoking example of just how good independent movies can be.
The movie is dark, mysterious, sad, yet it gives hope, solves the mystery and shows the happiness that can eventually be gained.
Don`t miss it. It`s a fine example of movie making.