Blue Velvet (Special Edition) | 
| Director: David Lynch
Actors: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle Maclachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern, Hope Lange
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  267 reviews
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Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 120 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: MGMD1003504D
ISBN: 079285263X
UPC: 027616876546
EAN: 9780792852636
ASIN: B000063JDE
Theatrical Release Date: September 19, 1986
Release Date: June 4, 2002
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An engaging dark thriller about a young man after discovering a human ear in a field begins an investigation into a subculture of killers addicts and sexual deviants. Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 09/20/2005 Starring: Kyle Maclachlan Dennis Hopper Run time: 120 minutes Rating: R
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David Lynch peeks behind the picket fences of small-town America to reveal a corrupt shadow world of malevolence, sadism, and madness. From the opening shots Lynch turns the Technicolor picture postcard images of middle class homes and tree-lined lanes into a dreamy vision on the edge of nightmare. After his father collapses in a preternaturally eerie sequence, college boy Kyle MacLachlan returns home and stumbles across a severed human ear in a vacant lot. With the help of sweetly innocent high school girl (Laura Dern), he turns junior detective and uncovers a frightening yet darkly compelling world of voyeurism and sex. Drawn deeper into the brutal world of drug dealer and blackmailer Frank, played with raving mania by an obscenity-shouting Dennis Hopper in a career-reviving performance, he loses his innocence and his moral bearings when confronted with pure, unexplainable evil. Isabella Rossellini is terrifyingly desperate as Hopper's sexual slave who becomes MacLachlan's illicit lover, and Dean Stockwell purrs through his role as Hopper's oh-so-suave buddy. Lynch strips his surreally mundane sets to a ghostly austerity, which composer Angelo Badalamenti encourages with the smooth, spooky strains of a lush score. Blue Velvet is a disturbing film that delves into the darkest reaches of psycho-sexual brutality and simply isn't for everyone. But for a viewer who wants to see the cinematic world rocked off its foundations, David Lynch delivers a nightmarish masterpiece. --Sean Axmaker
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 A Masterpiece of American Film Making April 19, 2009
Untitled (nowhere)
Now that my initial stupor upon seeing this film is gone (along with that impulse review I made of this), it's high time for me to write a review on one of my favorite movies of all time.
I don't care about Citizen Kane, the detractors, Rogert Ebert, or whatever have you. For me, Blue Velvet is simply one of the best movies ever. It's perveise, yes, and for some people, the shock value of this alone makes this film talked about. Rather, I think it's because I can make such a link to this film, the themes of this film are so evident to me, that the fact that there is such a film makes me feel great.
What link? For one, I have both sides to me, although I induldge in the darker side of me, something Jeffrey oppresses. The setting is beautiful, almost reminded me of a place I dreamed pleasant dreams about. When they profess their love for each other, the music reflects the emotion, and FEEL of what it's like to fall in love, and especially at a nostalgic, fond-teenager memory event such as a dance. It's incredible. Frank is funnier than other makes him out to be. He's not really scary, and his insults are hilarious and comical (all in a good way, of course). He just loves to swear, because I know the virtues of swearing as well. I don't even get into the sexual themes, that's a bit too personal for me to share with a bunch of other people. Simply put, the personal thoughts and feelings attatched to this film will make me more passionate and loving of it, the way I do with my music.
Of course, Blue Velvet is thrilling, beautiful, and yes, acted out great.
One common complaint is how supposedly wooden Kyle MChalgau (ahhh!) acting is. Oh sure, he's normal, calm, and collective most of the time, but I think that's the whole point. He doesn't show much, but his character is very believable. SOrry, I do not see him as wooden. And as the fake bird, I never even could tell how fake it was until someone pointed it out. I didn't pay attention, so what do I care? And for the plot holes, what plot holes? Everything makes sense. The only problem with the acting is the crying. None of the characters have tears in their eyes. Unless all the characters have Familia dysautonomia, I find the lack of tears a bit unrealistic.
And for some of the people who are a bit perplexed about the ending, well, of course order is going to be restored! The downfall of Frank means the downfall of the whole criminal underworld. Without Frank, the empire that he builds would fall! The Yellow Man is dead, and Frank is dead, these are the two people that are involved in most of the killings. And that Ben guy? All he does is run prostitution. Suave Ben, you really think he's going to kill a little child. Maybe he would, but then again, with all the child kidnappings, there have been plenty of children who were rescused unharmed. ANd you can live happily ever after. Even with the dark side of us, it's possible to live a life that Jeffrey is living at the end. How? Look at me. I plan on doing this myself, so it's possible. It's the kind of life I can live despite my love of darkness. I have experienced something like the end, so therefore, it's valid.
Words can't really express, so you think, choppy, poorly written, ramblins will do any better? Hardly, but I see this movie being held close to my heart for a long while. Blue Velvet is a must see. I have to make sure I watch more of his movies, or movies that have the same kind of themes (i'm sure there are movies that are even more heavy than this). Hey, this movie sparked my interest further into more potentially heavy just like Jeffrey's curiosity led him into the seedy!
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Black And Blue... March 21, 2009
Bindy Sue Fronkuenschtein (under the rubble)
Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle Maclachlan from The Hidden and "Twin Peaks") lives an idyllic life in the pristine town of Lumberton. That is until his father collapses while watering the lawn, and the spell is broken. Jeffrey finds a severed human ear while walking home from the hospital, takes it to the police, and begins his descent into the dark, corrupt bowels of a Lumberton he never could have imagined. Jeffrey, with the help of the lovely Laura Dern (Wild At Heart, Inland Empire) does his own detective work, finding out things that shock, terrify, yet draw him ever deeper into the hideous, twisted, and perfectly evil world of Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper), his hostage / slave Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini), and Frank's gang of loathesome thugs (including Brad Dourif and Jack Nance). Jeffrey finds himself emersed in the belly of the beast once Frank gets a hold of him. Can innocence survive an encounter with pure, wicked psychopathy? BLUE VELVET, like other Lynch classics, peels (tears) away the pretty, outer shell, in order to lay bare the rotting jelly within. Highly recommended...
 This 'Masterpiece' is the Perfect Example of Bandwagon Overrating February 24, 2009
Kevin M.
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
I make it a point to see hundreds of films from virtually every genre, and I judge them good or bad primarily on the basis of how convincing the acting is, how believable the plot line, and whether or not the film generally avoids kitsch and cliche. Like most people, I usually agree with the critics (except when they seem to under- or overrate a film based on colleagues' opinions), and it was Blue Velvet's widely positive reviews that moved me to see it.
I have never been left so convinced of critics' tendency to jump on the overrating bandwagon. Overall, the film is atrocious, with it's absolutely last-rate acting being its worst feature. I'll never forget a few of the more glaring examples of hokum, including a scene when McLachlan's character turns to his sweetheart and begs, "Why, Sandy? Why are there people like (Dennis Hopper's villainous character) Frank in this world? Why oh why?!" Or the numerous instances when Laura Dern's character insists -- through halting sobs -- to go along on Jeffrey's oh-so-dangerous detective missions ("No, Sandy! It's TOO dangerous! I care about you TOO much!").
Awful. Just awful.
The last scene is brief, but it really captures the essence of this film: the happily united and reconciled protagonists huddled together, grinning knowingly and sighing contentedly in unison, staring blissfully out of the kitchen window at a bird perched on the rail...
Bad enough in itself, but then you can't help but notice the wires sticking out of the mechanized bird!
And that about sums it up.
I liked it a lot. January 29, 2009
TLewisMichigan (Michigan, USA)
Another cool one from David Lynch.
For me, sometimes it's difficult to get into a movie directed by David Lynch. But with the films that I do get into, they are great. This one I got into.
Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern and Hope Lange all give very good acting performances.
Lynch's Most Famous Movie? I Think So! January 28, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
This has always been a unique crime movie, like no story I have seen before or since. In numerous ways, yes, it's a sick film...but utterly fascinating, even after a handful of viewings. It's a certainly a trademark of director David Lynch with its bizarre story and twists and strange characters. You can bet I'll re-purchase this again when it comes out on Blu-Ray (hopefully).
This movie has one of the most evil characters ever put on screen: "Frank Booth," played by Dennis Hopper. The latter is known for playing psychotic killers and this role tops them all. Hopper was never sicker. Almost as bizarre as him is the female victim in here, "Dorothy Vallens," played a mysterious Isabella Rossellini.
Kyle MacLaclan is good as the nosy late-teen who just has to find out what is going on in Dorothy's apartment while girlfriend Laura Dern gets caught up in his curiosity.
In a movie that features strange characters, the strangest scene of them - and there are a number - is in Booth's apartment with Dean Stockwell and his friends. Stockwell's lip-synching to an old Roy Orbison song is really freaky. Make no mistake, though: as bizarre as this film can get, it's mostly a very suspenseful crime story that can get uncomfortable (but mesmerizing) to watch at times. The language in this film was surprisingly tame.....until Hopper enters the scene. He's about the only character who uses profanity but he makes up for the others by using the f-word in about every sentence. He is so over-the-top, though, that after the initial shock seeing this movie once or twice, I now almost laugh out loud at him and way he acts.
Visually and audibly, this is another interesting Lynch movie with superb colors, creepy camera angles and a diverse soundtrack. You hear everything from lush classical music to old rock 'n roll songs, and a bunch of bizarre noises (sound effects).
Now, just bring on the Blu-Ray edition, please.
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