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El Escritor (Import Movie) (European Format - Zone B2) (Non Us Format) (2012) Ewan McGregor; Jon Bernthal; Tim Preec

Format: Blu-ray
4.4 out of 5 stars 924 ratings
$46.25
Format Blu-ray
Language English, Castilian
Colour Color
Global Trade Identification Number 08435175959921
Playback Region B/2 : This will not play on most Blu-ray players sold in North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Learn more about Blu-ray region specifications here

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English, Castilian
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 13.6 x 17.2 cm; 86 g
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), Spanish (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), Catalan (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1)
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007HILH5U
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  • coriena
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good old fashion mystery
    Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2024
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    Same as title
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  • Alphonse Ayit
    5.0 out of 5 stars Polanski son meilleur
    Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2021
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    Excellent scnario, semblable Chinatown.
    Quoi qu'on dise au sujet de Polanski, c'est un ma?tre de son art.
    On peut dire que Polanski, c'est Dostayiski de notre poque.
    Les films de Polanski sont toujours "sociatals"
    Je le recommande.
    QC
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  • CDN
    4.0 out of 5 stars ... had not read the book - but I did like it however the excellent 'end' in the book was ...
    Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2017
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    A little confusing at first IF you had not read the book - but I did like it however the excellent 'end' in the book was lost in the film. Too bad becuz the actors were excellent. A script problem I would think. Hopefully someone will RE - do it and make it a 5 star.
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  • A. Newman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2015
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    I like the mood of this film. Others here have terrifically provided the plot so all I can add is that I'm a real Roman Polanski fan and this movie doesn't disappoint on his style. Actors, locations and direction are top-notch. Excellently written. An intriguing thriller.
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  • Zoe Major
    5.0 out of 5 stars J'aime l'oeuvre de Polanski. J'adore ce film. Le ...
    Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2017
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    J'aime l'oeuvre de Polanski. J'adore ce film. Le cinaste ma?trise son art tous les niveaux. Les acteurs sont excellents. L'histoire brillante.
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  • JASPER
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2018
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    This is a very good thriller with a twist at the end definitely worth seeing
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  • Kelly
    1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed
    Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2023
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    Does not play in Canada
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  • Mrs. Bernard
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good premise lousy ending.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2023
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    Polanski assembled a great cast, with the exception of Kim Cattrall; her British accent was atrocious. I didnt understand why they overdubbed some of Brosnans swearing, but kept others saying the same f-bombs. I was into the intrigue, enjoying the twists, but the ending was the equivalent of JR in the shower.
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    Reviewed in Japan on April 20, 2024
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  • Jaime
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena
    Reviewed in Spain on July 15, 2024
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    De los mejores thrillers que he visto.
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  • Client d'鶹
    5.0 out of 5 stars film magnifique. Merci 鶹 pour cette livraison?
    Reviewed in France on February 11, 2025
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    Le Maitre Polanski
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  • cora
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Solid Mystery Thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2021
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    I had seen the film before on tv and at the time wasn't particularly impressed. I didn't think I'd revisit it, but with new releases few and far between these days I decided to give it another go. And I'm glad I did. This time around I watched with close attention to detail and surprised myself by liking it very much. It's a very solid mystery thriller with an intelligent plot, an exciting cast and beautiful cinematography, masterfully brought together by Polanski's direction. Mind you, you really need to pay attention to fully appreciate all that's going on. This is mostly slow drama with only a few moments of fast paced action. However, the build up of tension is expertly done and whenever a short burst of action occurs it does make a real impact.

    The story of the ghost writer for a former British PM gives an interesting insight in the life of the high and mighty and the political spin that goes on behind the facade. A short scene where the newly arrived "ghost" is matter-of-factly tasked with formulating a momentous statement for immediate public release is very telling. In a time when we all love to hate high profile politicians and are quite aware of the lies their lives are, this story works a treat.

    The casting is inspired. Pierce Brosnan has the just the right kind of good looks and slightly smarmy charisma to make us both fall under the spell of the slippery politician he portrays and despise him, at the same time and to the same extent. Also, it's always a joy to see him, even he doesn't actually have an awful lot of screen time here. Ewan McGregor is the real lead, and he is absolutely perfect for the inconspicuous ghost writer, totally unimpressed with the trapppings of power, for whom the memoir of this particular politician is just another job. He is very good playing characters like this and he is both likable and relatable as the hapless ghost who becomes far more involved in this dark tale of corruption than he bargained for. Of the ladies, I absolutely loved Olivia Williams as the Ex-PM's acerbic wife. Kim Cattrall is as the PA cum mistress is fine but not particularly memorable. Also fun to see the late and great Eli Wallach in a small cameo, one of his last appearances on the silver screen.

    Good film and definitely worth checking out if you haven't seen it. Also if you are a fan of any of the leading actors.

    The DVD I purchased ("The Ghost", Optimum Home Entertainment UK/Ireland release with white background on cover) is very nice. Picture and sound are good. It has English subtitles for those who may want or need them. Also included are the following extra features:
    ~~~ The Cast of the Ghost Featurette
    ~~~ The Ghost: Fiction or Reality Featurette
    ~~~ World Premiere in Berlin
    ~~~ Interviews with Pierce Brosnan, Ewan McGregor, Olivia Williams, Robert Harris and Roman Polanski
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  • STRAMONIO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un altro ottimo film di Roman Polanski!
    Reviewed in Italy on October 9, 2015
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    Davvero ottimo questo film, mi piaciuto subito fin dalla prima volta che l'ho visto. Insieme a "Il pianista", "Rosemary's baby" e "La nona porta" uno dei miei film preferiti del grande regista polacco. Curatissimo nella sceneggiatura e nella fotografia ma soprattutto nell'ambientazione e nelle scenografie. La casa sulla spiaggia in cui si svolge gran parte della storia veramente molto suggestiva e con le sue enormi vetrate che danno su un mare d'inverno contribuisce a dare al film un'atmosfera molto particolare. La trama racconta di uno scrittore (Ewan McGregor) incaricato di scrivere la biografia di un ex premier (Pierce Brosnan) che decide di far luce sulla strana morte dello scrittore che lo ha preceduto nell'impresa. Analizzando cos il manoscritto del suo defunto collega far una sconcertante scoperta... Trattandosi di un thriller non dico altro per non rovinare la suspense, aggiungo solo che il finale bellissimo! Il bluray molto ben fatto, sia sul versante audio che video e non mancano neppure i contenuti speciali (circa mezz'ora tra making of ed interviste varie). In definitiva un film da avere nella propria videoteca. 鶹 ha tardato qualche giorno in pi nella spedizione ma alla fine arrivato.
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