| | | "Winner - Best Canadian Feature - Inside Out, Toronto Gay & Lesbian Film Festival."
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Inspired by true events, this shocking story unfurls as a young American wakes up stark naked in a parking lot one frigid morning in Montreal. The only thing he remembers is that his name is James Brighton (Dusan Dukic) and he is gay. After the police efforts produce no results, James desperately turns to a local gay hotline and a doctorial student for help. As the pieces of his actual identity unfold, a bizarre twist lands James in jail and everyone questioning who this person really is! Filmmaker Denis Langlois (Danny in the Sky, The Escort) keeps us on the edge of our seats and guessing throughout this amazing tale.
"A solid, emotional story about a man trying to figure out who he is." DVD Town
"Gem of a movie! An engrossing journey that fills in with well-thought-out performances and strong pictorial scenes." DVD Verdict
"Unforgettable!" JWR Reviews
"Highly engrossing take on an unforgettable story." Montreal Mirror
"Based on an astonishing true story, the sheer outrageousness of the central puzzle keeps us riveted." Shadows on the Wall
Editor's Note
Based on true events, AMNESIA: THE JAMES BRIGHTON ENIGMA depicts the gripping story of a young American found naked in a Canadian parking lot. Although he has lost his memory, the man does remember that he is gay and that his name is James Brighton.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Pacific Media Entertainment |
| Release Date: 11/20/2007 |
| Running Time: 90 minutes |
| Catalog ID: 185 | | UPC: 00807839003000 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 |
| Cast & Crew
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety 7 of 10
Inspired by real events, drama "Amnesia: The James Brighton Enigma" ekes middling results from a fascinating storyline. Tale of a young gay man trying to reconstruct his identity after being left naked and beaten in a Montreal parking lot offers an intriguing mystery. But this latest feature from writer-helmer Denis Langlois ("L'Escorte") lacks the directorial vision or arresting lead turn that would lift it above telepic-level adequacy...Memory-flashes aside, the chronologically ordered tale is framed by the present-tense inquiry of Montreal criminologist-in-training Sylvie (Karyne Lemieux), who's decided to write her thesis paper about the "James Brighton" case. This device is OK, but pic needs a stronger cinematic style to convey the protag's ambiguities. Instead, the film (looking a tad dark and soft in 35mm transfer) is serviceable, but pedestrian...Puppyish Yugo-born Canadian lead Dukic's naif performance inadvertently flags "James" as a possible liar before -- and after -- we should suspect him of being one. Support perfs are solid, with Steven Turpin (who played an amnesiac in 2003 Canuck indie "Saved by the Belles") vivid in a key late support role...Production values are pro, though the package could have used more imagination. Closing title updates the real-life amnesiac's situation. - Dennis Harvey
DVD Town 7 of 10
It should be noted at the outset that "Amnesia: The James Brighton Enigma" does not conclude with the natural resolution the story seems designed for. Whether that helps or hurts the narrative is up to the individual viewer, but the logical payoff suggests the man who claims to be James Brighton finds out the truth about his life. That never happens, leaving the preceding 90 minutes something of an enigma itself...If the idea is to confuse the audience as much as James is confused, the story by director Denis Langolis excels beyond his wildest imagination...The more I think about it, the more I can justify leaving out or being "creative" with aspects of the story Ive commented on. The daily, mundane activities arent of consequence; instead, the life changing events are worth noting. Dusan Dukic as James/Matthew more than holds his own, conveying an almost childlike sense of wonder at the world around him. The others actors arent on screen nearly long enough for us to get any grasp of what they bring to the movie. "Amnesia" barely slides into recommended territory with caveats, all of which are in the details. Create a world we believe is real instead of one you insist is real. Actions, as the saying goes, speak louder than words. - Jason P. Vargo
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