Ninth Gate (1999)

Director: Roman Polanski  Starring: Johnny Depp  Frank Langella  
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Publisher: Lions Gate
Format: DVD
UPC: 00012236212850
Buy.com Sku: 204218100
Item#: V2HHCK
Buy.com Sales Rank: 26208
Category Keywords: Based On A Novel  Demons  Theatrical Release 
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Features: DVD, Widescreen, English, Dolby Digital (5.1)
 


Editor's Note

Based on a novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (THE CLUB DUMAS) and coscripted by director Roman Polanski, THE NINTH GATE was Polanski's first feature after a long break following the release of 1995's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN--in between, there was an aborted project that faltered when designated star John Travolta opted out. Dean Corso (Johnny Depp) is a cynical rare books dealer hired by Boris Balkan (Frank Langella), a scholar specializing in books on Satanism, to recover the only two remaining copies (in addition to the one owned by Balkan) of THE NINE GATES OF THE KINGDOM OF SHADOWS, a 17th-century text with cryptic illustrations supposedly contributed by Lucifer himself. Corso's investigation takes him to Europe, where he is pursued by a strange girl (Emmanuelle Seigner) who seemes to assume the role of his guardian angel: Bizarre deaths inspired by the book's morbid illustrations befall all those who come into contact with the book--except himself. This occult mystery should satisfy fans of subtly creepy, stylish tales of the supernatural along the lines of Polanski's own ROSEMARY'S BABY.

 
Features
Keep Case
O-Ring
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Subtitles - English - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Featurette
Isolated Music Score
Audio Commentary: Roman Planski - Director
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Cast & Crew Information
Gallery of Satanic Drawings
Storyboard Selections




 
Entertainment Reviews
The Ninth Gate - DVD Review
By: Christopher Null - filmcritic.com DVD Reviews
Published on: 7/31/2009 7:48 PM
What is The Ninth Gate? Judging from the cryptic marketing campaign, you might be likely to dismiss it as another ridiculous action movie, with big fireballs and car chase scenes. Or worse, maybe you'll shun it as a metaphysical adventure -- yet another End of Days. Fortunately, The Ninth Gate is neither of these. In actuality, it's a mystery with Johnny Depp as the unlikely hero, Frank Langella as the perfectly-cast antagonist, and Lena Olin and Emmanuelle Seigner as the femmes fatale. Under the direction of Roman Polanski, you can rest assured that these characters get mixed up quite a bit en route through a serpentine plot that is far more interesting than its subject matter would imply: The search for a couple of rare books....read the full review

 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Lions Gate
Release Date: 5/22/2007
Running Time: 133 minutes
Original Release Date: 1999
Catalog ID: 21285
UPC: 00012236212850
Number of Discs: 1

Audio & Video
Original Language: French
Available Audio Tracks: English, French
Video: Color

 
Cast & Crew
Emmanuelle Seigner
Johnny Depp
Jose Lopez Rodero
Lena Olin
Barbara Jefford
James Russo
Frank Langella
Herve De Luze - Editor
Dean Tavoularis - Production Designer
John Brownjohn - Screenwriter
Roman Polanski - Screenwriter
Anthony Powell - Costume Designer
Darius Khondji - Director of Photography
Enrique Urbizu - Screenwriter
Roman Polanski - Producer
Arturo Perez-Reverte - Source Writer
Wojciech Kilar - Composer
Roman Polanski - Director

 
Professional Reviews
Variety
"...A sardonic detective thriller peppered with carefully crafted pleasures..." 8/30-9/5/1999 p.50

Movieline's Hollywood Life
"...Depp's performance is a consistent delight..." 03/??/2000 p.37

Premiere
"...A lot of lowbrow fun....[Depp performs] with real panache..." -- 3 out of 5 stars - A Satisfying Rental 08/01/2000 p.87

Sight and Sound
"...Polanski remains a supreme technician....The film is intricately well-made....THE NINTH GATE is generously spiced with humorous detail..." 09/01/2000 p.45-6

Box Office
"...Engaging and well-executed....Johnny Depp excels in character roles..." 05/01/2000 p.64

Los Angeles Times
"...THE NINTH GATE is well-crafted with a genteel and moody air....Polanski has concentrated on the subdued and the spooky. And he's thrown in some bizarre acting touches..." 03/10/2000 p.F27

Chicago Sun-Times
"...With its fiery, over-the-top spectacle and bolts of black humor, THE NINTH GATE is actually more in the spirit of VAMPIRE KILLERS than ROSEMARY'S BABY....Lena Olin is the ultimate cat woman..." 03/10/2000 p.39

  
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Plot 5
Acting 5
Overall Satisfaction 5
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5 of 5 Great Movie Thursday, August 14, 2008
ronkil from Melbourne, Florida  

A definite must-see! Lots of twists and turns.
 
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