Seraphim Falls |  | Director: David Von Ancken
Actors: Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson, Anjelica Huston, Michael Wincott, Xander Berkeley
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 8406
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 115 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 043396171596
UPC: 043396171596
EAN: 0043396171596
ASIN: B000NOIVT0
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: May 15, 2007
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SERAPHIM FALLS (DVD/WS 2.35 A/DD 5.1/ENG-FR-SP-SUB
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A great-looking, well-acted Western in the old-school tradition, Seraphim Falls is definitely worth a look for fans of the genre. There's nothing really new here (which explains why it played only briefly in theaters), and more than a few critics noted its obvious similarities to Clint Eastwood's classic The Outlaw Josey Wales. Still, you have to admire director and cowriter David Von Ancken (a 10-year TV veteran making his feature debut) for delivering an engrossing post-Civil War revenge story (cowritten with Abby Everett Jacques) that isn't hobbled by its overly familiar plotting. Blessed by the exquisite cinematography of John Toll (whose credits include The Thin Red Line, Almost Famous and The Last Samurai) and bolstered by a lush but unobtrusive score by Harry Gregson-Williams, this prestigious production begins very well indeed, with a wintry manhunt in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada, circa 1868. Former Union captain Gideon (Pierce Brosnan) is being tracked by a seemingly brutal pursuer named Carver (Liam Neeson) whose four-man posse (including veteran character actors Ed Lauter and Michael Wincott) is soon reduced to two. As the manhunt continues, Brosnan and Neeson make the most of minimal dialogue, and flashbacks give us hints about the tragic event that set this plot in motion. It's a simple, elemental tale of justice in the wilderness, with occasional quirks like a snake-oil vendor (Anjelica Huston) who appears literally out of nowhere, and a top-hatted Indian (Wes Studi) who gives the film a slight, mystical air of mystery. And while a more daring director might have opted for a more powerful visual style, there's something to be said for Von Ancken's straightforward approach, perfectly matched by Toll's breathtaking landscapes, shot on location in Oregon and New Mexico and ranging from raging rivers to sun-baked desert flats. None of this makes Seraphim Falls a particularly exceptional movie, but with a fine cast that also includes such familiar faces as Angie Harmon, Tom Noonan, Xander Berkeley, and Kevin J. O'Connor, there's ample reward in a film that doesn't pretend to be anything more than a respectable entry in its genre. --Jeff Shannon
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 2 dead men walking January 1, 2010
H. Schneider (window seat)
You can watch these two Irish stars (Brosnan as a former Union captain and Neeson as a former Confederate Colonel)in a men hunt situation (Neeson wants revenge against Brosnan) and look at it as a semi decent Western (good start, somewhat slowing down later).
A more consistent approach is to take it from the start as an allegory of the civil war and reconstruction time. The Union wins, but both are so dead tired of the fight that one can't quite see how it is going to go well for the two.
We know that this interpretation is counterfactual, so the conclusion is that the film is wrong.
The film mixes genres, which is not often a good idea, because most often it doesn't work. After being a mostly serious straightforward man hunt Western, it becomes a surrealist comedy towards the end, with an Indian philosopher watching a desert waterhole and practising extortion on thirsty travellers, and with Angelica Huston, alias Louise, selling miracle cures in the desert.
I enjoyed the movie, but I am sure it could be much improved.
 Loses steam in second half, but still a good modern western June 9, 2009
Alan Starr (Lawrence, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I watched this modern western as a double-bill with Stagecoach. Started out really great, but lost steam about halfway through. Pierce Brosnan goes a great job, as does his counterpart Liam Neeson. I love the fact that for the first half of the movie, you don't even know why Neeson is chasing after Brosnan and wants to kill him. 4 stars for the first half, 2.5 stars for the second half, 3-stars overall.
 Rent, don't buy June 7, 2009
Murry G (Pittsburgh, PA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Not even a great love of Neeson and Brosnan can get you through the agony of watching this film. It was long, boring and by the end you really didn't care how it turned out. A great disappointment.
 Ughhhhhhhh!!!!!! April 3, 2009
James B. Smith
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
This movie shows a tough guy losing horse and gun so many times it was ridiculous. Story ends walking off into the sunset with no horse, no gun, no money, no friend just his conscience and his pursuer beside him going separate ways.
A FINE WESTERN THRILLER LET DOWN BY AN AWKWARD, DISAPPOINTING FINALE. March 22, 2009
Steven Hancock (Winston Salem, NC United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Seraphim Falls" is a unique take on the western genre, a chase thriller that takes the viewer from the snowy mountains to the harsh heat of the desert. The film is fine until the last ten minutes, with an awkward ending that leaves the viewer bewildered, slightly confused, and a tad disappointed. The cast do their best with what they have. Pierce Brosnan is alright as Captain Gideon, though I've never been a big fan of his acting. Liam Neeson, as always, turns in a fantastic performance as Colonel Carver, a man seeking vengeance on Gideon for the death of his family. The supporting cast, overall, does a fine job. Anjelica Huston, a fine actress, shows up at the end, playing a character that shows up out of nowhere, in the already-mentioned awkward and disappointing ending.
Overall, it's a fine film with good performances and fine storytelling that mostly make up for the head-scratching finale. If you enjoy westerns and chase thrillers, then "Seraphim Falls" might interest you.
Movie/DVD Grade: B
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