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Lathe of Heaven

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780767043977
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, NTSC
ISBN: 0767043979
Label: A&E Home Video
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: A&E Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 29, 2002
Running Time: 104 minutes
Sales Rank: 23711
Studio: A&E Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: September 08, 2002

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
For Ursula Le Guin's devoted following, the 2002 remake of the 1980 film based on her novel may not be the stuff dreams are made of. This new adaptation omits some of the original's most memorable developments (the racially equalized 'grays' and the alien invasion). Lucas Haas stars as George Orr, a 'little lost boy' haunted by his dreams, which, he claims, alter the present unbeknownst to anyone but him. James Caan (more menacing than was Kevin Conway in the original) costars as the self-promoting Dr. Haber, the therapist assigned to treat the suicidal young man. This 'very productive relationship' most benefits Haber, who attempts to manufacture George's dreams 'to fit some useful function.' The requisite unforeseen consequences ensue. Lisa Bonet is ravishing, but less impressive as George's skeptical public defender who may be the girl of his dreams. The foreboding mood is enhanced by Angelo Badalamenti's score, which recalls his haunting work on Twin Peaks. --Donald Liebenson




Rating: - Ridiculous
This movie has very little in common with the novel. It's like the adapters read the summary on the ... Read More

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Rating: - You have been warned - this movie is for completists only
If you want to see, enjoy and appreciate the marvelous story Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Lequin then ... Read More

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Rating: - Impossible made plausible: book to film
I have read.....and reread the book, and have seen the 1980 film version. The 1980 version did not so ... Read More

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Rating: - For thinking, not just entertaining
LeGuin's story of a young man who claims his dreams alter reality and the psychiatrist who finally believes ... Read More

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Rating: - A Personal Favorite
For once I must disagree with some of Amazon's top reviewers (a rare occasion). This version of "The Lathe of ... Read More

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