Battle in Seattle [Blu-ray] | ![Battle in Seattle [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BpmyzU-UL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Stuart Townsend
Actors: Martin Henderson, Michelle Rodriguez, Woody Harrelson, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Carpenter
Studio: Screen Media
Category: DVD
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 47198
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 68109065
UPC: 025192019951
EAN: 0025192019951
ASIN: B001O5LVVM
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: March 10, 2009
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| • | In November of 1999, Seattle broke into a full-scale state of emergency as thousands of peaceful protestors gathered in resistance to the World Trade Organization. The city s mayor, a SWAT cop on the streets and his pregnant wife, and four demonstrators are caught in the crossfire as their lives intersect in the ensuing riots. Stuart Townsend, in his debut writing and directing role, seamlessly me |
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Product Description
Activists arrive in seattle washington en masse to protest a meeting of the world trade organization. Riots and chaos ensue as demonstrators successfully stop the wto meetings. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 03/10/2009 Starring: Martin Henderson Woody Harrelson Run time: 98 minutes Rating: R Director: Stuart Townsend
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For five days in 1999, all eyes were on Seattle. Irish actor Stuart Townsend makes his directorial debut with a multi-character recreation of the World Trade Organization's ill-fated U.S. conference. If the structure recalls Crash and Babel, Townsend intensifies the you-are-there quality through well-integrated archival footage. The docudrama opens with the arrival of a group of anti-globalization activists, led by Jay (The Ring's Martin Henderson), whose compatriots include Lou (Lost's Michelle Rodriguez) and Django (Outkast's André "3000" Benjamin, who provides a welcome dose of humor). As fictional Mayor Jim Tobin (Ray Liotta, wearing a touch too much eyeliner) tries to maintain order, TV reporter Jean (Connie Nielsen) strives for objectivity, police officer Woody Harrelson attempts to carry out the mayor's orders, and Dale's pregnant wife, Ella (Charlize Theron, Townsend's real-life girlfriend), just hopes to make it home in one piece (she gets stuck downtown at the height of the skirmish). Townsend admits he was inspired by Medium Cool, which filmmaker Haskell Wexler shot during 1968's Democratic National Convention. Paul Greengrass's Bloody Sunday also seems like a possible influence, and Greengrass regular Barry Ackroyd serves as cinematographer. If the characters rarely come alive the way they should, the action sequences easily convince, which is particularly impressive considering the bulk of filming took place in nearby Vancouver, B.C. A true labor of love, Battle in Seattle presents a more balanced view than most accounts to date--even if Townsend ultimately (and understandably) sides with the peaceful protesters and passionate Third World representatives. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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 No value at all January 2, 2010
H. Jou
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I did not mean to buy this "movie" as an entertainment movie, but I thought it was a documentary. Only to find out it's not, in my mind, qualified for anything. The arrangement is chaotic beyond imagination, and I cannot get any information. I really think to get documentation or information on the event we need to seek better resources. As to the "movie" aspect, the acting is the worst I have ever seen, worse than even layman's acting.
 Exactly 10 Years Ago Fromn This Writing December 5, 2009
Michael Barer (Seattle, WA)
Having worked in Downtown Seattle when the WTO protests took place, I can vouch for the authenticity of the picture. As a matter of fact, the movie delves much too deeply into the "whys" and "hows" of the protests. I think that as a fact finding movie, it is alright. I think as a form of entertainment, it is rather lengthy. It could use an Oliver Stone treatment.
 The Best Movie I've Ever Seen and I worked at Blockbuster! September 29, 2009
J. Steele (Voorhees, NJ United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This movie has incredible editing, sound, music, and especially content. The message is beyond powerful and it deals with some of the most important subject matter possible - human rights, creating a better world, and freedom and democracy. Having worked at Blockbuster Video for years, I've seen countless films, and this is in the top 10 I'd recommend to anyone. To me personally I'd put it at the top of the list. It's suspenseful, unpredictable, action packed, emotional, dramatic, and based on an incredible true story that happened in Seattle in 1999. This film can inspire anyone to join the movement to do their part for a better world!
 Gripping drama based on true events August 27, 2009
z hayes (plano,texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
All I knew of Stuart Townsend prior to watching this movie [which he has ably directed] was that he is an actor and also boyfriend of Charlize Theron. Well, "Battle in Seattle" showcases his directing talent, and has a reputable cast in it too. The movie makes for a riveting watch from the beginning, when a brief history of how the WTO came about is shown, right till the very end. The premise of the movie has to do with the WTO conference held in Seattle in 1999, when riots broke out and violence escalated between rioters and the police. There are three 'camps' in this movie - the first are the protestors, as played by Michelle Rodriguez, Martin Henderson, Jennifer Carpenter and Andre Benjamin. The second is the mayor who is trying his best to coordinate the event without too much interference or disruption [the mayor's role is portrayed by Ray Liotta], and finally, there's the couple looking forward to their first baby [played by Woody Harrelson in a cop role & Charlize Theron] and how the riots impact their lives.
The action almost never lets up from the get go - as a viewer, I almost felt like I was there during the riots, its so real and well-portrayed. Townsend effectively weaves in the storytelling with actual video footage of the events as it happened back in 1999. The cast does an excellent job as well, credibly portraying the various story arcs, especially those of the protestors and Michelle Rodriguez's performance is a highlight in this movie. The story arc featuring Wooody Harrelson and Charlize Theron struck a rather false note for me, and seemed overly melodramatic. On the whole though, this is quite a powerful movie with a compelling voice and I highly recommend it to those who love social dramas focused on activism.
Excellent and Caring Real-Life Storytelling May 17, 2009
O. Marie (Seattle)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Coming from Seattle, having lived through the WTO protests, I am proud S. Townsend took this topic to task. Townsend is a sweetheart and brave soul to care about the impact this event had on our city, and the world at large. Thank you for coming here and creating this film! It is well done, and I'm gratified by much of the original network news footage as well as the storyline.
This film will speak to young Americans just coming to understand how our economics impact the planet. Some characters may seem cheesy, but I found them to be authentic, easy to identify with for the most part. Yes, many people were tear-gassed and beaten in the streets for peaceful protesting. Yes, this went for 3 solid days, here in the heart of Seattle. Yes, I had a friend sleeping on my couch for a few nights, since he couldn't SEE after being tear-gassed. Yes, some children were tear-gassed, walking as pedestrians with their parents down the street. Yes, the city was under curfew and citizens were told to stay in their homes. And yes, the streets of our city were completely ripped-up. All the shop windows were kicked in and... Well, it all had an interesting way of addressing our materialism! Just in time for the Christmas shopping season. YAY!
(Seattle has not been the same since.)
What makes this film important is, it does give some human documentation to the FIRST international protest which was ever organized on the internet.
Into the third day of protests, media attempted to keep national news reports on the down-low; we had to tune-in to PBS in order to find out what was happening. For many, it represents the beginning of the needed CHANGE we were to strive for - - coming into nine long years later! After the events of 9/11, the war in Iraq, and with the election of Barack Obama. The true-life story behind this film shows us how hard-earned change can be; that it does not happen overnight. It happens in small revolutions of people, coming together with united intention.
As America falls into a recession which affects all nations, globally, and as we continue to work at pulling ourselves out of the wars in the Middle East, this film is an important, informative way to educate yourself on our global economic issues and the needs for change. If you're without a job right now, see if you can rent this film and think about the possibility of going to work for PEACE. If you need a little inspiration about root networks? And why it is that going green can help us in the future? This film and the true-life stories behind it will show you the way.
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