Secret Window (US)
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Some Windows Should Never Be Opened
Certificate: PG-13
Running Time: 96 mins
Retail Price: $28.95
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Academy Award nominee Johnny Depp (2003 Best Actor, Pirates of the Caribbean) gives his most riveting performance in this action/suspense thriller featuring a top-notch cast including John Turturro, Maria Bello, Academy Award winner Timothy Hutton (1981 Best Supporting Actor, Ordinary People) and Charles S. Dutton.
Following a bitter separation from his wife (Bello), famed mystery writer Mort Rainey (Depp) is unexpectedly confronted at his remote lake house by a dangerous stranger named John Shooter (Turturro). Claiming Rainey has plagiarized his short story, the psychotic Shooter demands justice. When Shooter`s demands turn to threats - and then murder - Rainey turns to a private detective (Dutton) for help. But when nothing stops the horror from spiraling out of control, Rainey soon discovers he can`t trust anyone or anything.
A shocking psychological thriller from the writer of Panic Room, David Koepp.
Special Features:
Four Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary By Director Koepp
Three Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes: From Book to Film, A Look Through It, Secrets Revealed
Animated Storyboards
Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Koepp
Previews
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.40:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1 French
Subtitle Tracks:
French
English
Directed By:
David Koepp
Written By:
David Koepp
Stephen King
Starring:
Charles Dutton
Timothy Hutton
Maria Bello
John Turturro
Johnny Depp
Your Opinions and Comments
Depp gives a superb performance as the loner writer, as does Turturro as the accuser.
The video transfer is very good. There are no compression signs to be seen and the picture is clear of any defects.
One cannot ignore the seamlessly continual shot during the first scene - both very impressive visually and symbolic as well.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is very good, too. The surrounds are constantly used and help increase the freight meter in many scenes.
The menus are animated with sound.
The extras include a good commentary by the director, 4 deleted scenes (including an alternate ending), 4 storyboards and an hour long behind the scenes featurette.
Bottom line - a very good thriller, great performances and a good disc to top it all. Enjoy!