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The Andromeda Strain Miniseries

starring: Benjamin Bratt, Eric McCormack, Rick Schroder, Andre Braugher, Christa Miller
directed by: Mikael Salomon

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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal
EAN: 0025195029193
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 03, 2008
Running Time: 177 minutes
Sales Rank: 12688
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: 2008



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Description:
Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Crichton, the A&E mini-series event The Andromeda Strain arrives on DVD in this special 2-disc collection! Two-time Academy Award nominee Mikael Salomon (Band of Brothers) directs a powerhouse cast, including Benjamin Bratt (Law & Order), Christa Miller (Scrubs), Eric McCormack (Will & Grace), Ricky Schroder (NYPD Blue), Andre Braugher (City of Angels), Viola Davis (Disturbia), and Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) in this thrilling sci-fi adventure. When a mysterious virus is brought to earth by a returning satellite, an elite and dedicated squad of scientists assembles to search for the truth and stop the mutating killer before it ends life on earth. Presented by three-time Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott (American Gangster) and Primetime Emmy Award winner Tony Scott (Numb3rs), The Andromeda Strain includes all 4 televised hours, contains exclusive bonus materials and features Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. Own the action-packed epic today!

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Acclaimed filmmakers Ridley and Tony Scott shepherded this widely-seen, four-hour adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel about a devastating alien plague spread by a fallen satellite. The Scotts and director Mikael Salomon update the novel's technology and push this production's tone closer to medical thriller than science fiction; a capable cast led by Benjamin Bratt, Christa Miller and Andre Braugher are the clock-racers who must find a way to stop the lethal virus from spreading beyond the borders of a small desert town. Fast-paced and at times surprisingly violent, the Andromeda Strain miniseries also suffers from bad cases of giggle-worthy dialogue and performances, especially Eric McCormick (Will and Grace) as a reporter in recovery, and subplots involving the President and Bratt's romantic history bog down the action. Though the suspense makes the miniseries involving at times, the 1971 theatrical adaptation by Robert Wise was more effective in creating an unsettling sense of slow-building doom. The two-disc DVD includes commentary by Salomon and his production team, as well as a making-of documentary which chronicles the Scotts' attempts to develop the project for the big screen before turning to television, as well as extensive looks at the miniseries' special effects. A gallery of production sketches and photos round out the extras. -- Paul Gaita



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Interesting, Well Written Sci-Fi
It's been so many years since I read the book, I truly can't remember how close or not so close this ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - GREAT ADAPTATION!
THIS IS A SIMPLY WONDERFUL ADAPTATION OF THE MICHAEL CRIGHTON CLASSIC NOVEL...THE LAST ONE THIRD OF THE ... Read More


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Not Bad If You Haven't Read The Book
I watched this with an open mind. I must say that to be honest if you haven't read the book this is an ok ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Don't listen to the bad reviews
I saw this movie recently and loved it. I went to Amazon to buy it and found a bunch of bad reviews. After ... Read More


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Politically correct nonsense
What were they thinking? Why remake a nice 70's movie and transform it in bucket full of politically correct ... Read More

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