DVD
REVIEW: The Last Mimzy
07/09/07
FILM REVIEW:
Based on the short story "Mimsy
were the Borogroves" by Lewis Padgett, The Last Mimzy tells
the story of siblings Emma (Rhiannon Leigh Wryn) and Noah
Wilder (Chris O'Neil),
who in their Eastern vacations discover a strange box on
the beach containing some mystical toys and a stuffed rabbit
name Mimzy. Soon the kids start developing exceptional
powers, Emma is able to communicate to the rabbit and Noah
is able to move objects with his mind.
The Last Mimzy is full of
magical entertainment for the whole family. As I was
watching this movie, I was impressed with the special
effects, particularly the sound effects. In the scene where
both children develop super hearing powers, the footsteps of
a spider to the stretching sound of a web where so amazing
that leaves little room for the imagination.
It is hard to watch this film
and not make reference to Steven Spielberg's ET. For
those of us who grew up knowing ET's tale, it is hard for
this film to surpass the plot, thrill and excitement that
this movie brought in the 1980's . I was disappointed to see
the similarities in the plot to ET. If Bob Shaye's
purpose was to make a new and improved twenty first century
ET version, he did a good job.
However, the new generation
would definitely enjoy this film, as the characters of the
two children are real and easy to identify with. I was
very impressed with the extraordinary performance of
Rhiannon Leigh, as she brings out the characteristics of an
average six year old girl with much naturally. Overall
this movie is highly appreciated by audiences in this day
and age who want to see more non violent family adventures.
VIDEO:
Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
AUDIO:
Dolby
Digital 5.1 EX Surround Sound- English
Stereo Surround
Sound - English
BONUS FEATURES:
Deleted Scenes with commentary by
director Bob Shaye. Contains 11
additional scenes that were cut because a test
audience thought they were to much for a PG rated movie.
Adapting the story
Bob Shaye: Director Profile
Casting the Kids
Production Design and Concept Art
with optional commentary by director Bob Shaye and
production designer Barry Chusid
Real is Good: The Visual Effects
Editing and Music
Beyond-the-MovieTM featurettes: The
following six featurettes explain in great
detail the technical aspects covered in the film.
“The Mandala: An Imaginary Palace”
“The Looking Glass: Emma and Alice”
“Sound Waves: Listening to the Universe”
“DNA: The Human Blueprint”
“Nanotechnology: The Human Revolution”
“Wormholes: Fantasy or Science”
"Hello (I Love You)" Music Video Performed By
Roger Waters
Feature-length audio Commentary From Director
Bob Shaye
Interactive Games for the Whole Family
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Review
By Jen
jen@smartcine.com
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