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Craft, The
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The Movie:
Harmless, lightweight teen fare from director Andrew Fleming( the Nixon satire "Dick" ) about 3 girls who believe they're witches finding that their new recruit(Robin Tunney) is the final link to expand their powers. The film doesn't really aim too high, and succeeds at what it tries for - a low-key story with the usual, cliche characters. The girls are all the usual "outsiders" with the normal look - wearing black, etc. Tunney's performance is the best of the bunch, seeming the most down-to-earth of any of them. Fairuza Balk does her usual angry girl routine, thankfully ended with her role in "The Waterboy". The other two (Rachel True and Neve Cambell) do fine with their roles. Thankfully, the always hilarious Breckin Meyer ("Go", "Clueless") is on hand to provide a few moments of comedy. Of course, the film gets dark as it goes further, with the girls finding that they can't control their powers. Nothing impressive, but a decent way to pass a couple hours.
The DVD
VIDEO: Aside from a few minor flaws, this is the usual greatness from Columbia/Tristar, with images that are remarkably sharp, with consistently good detail. Colors are pleasing, but lack a certain vibrancy. The main flaw is simply shimmering - there are a number of instances where slight shimmering makes an appearance. No pixelation, and the print is in excellent condition with no flaws.
SOUND: Generally very good, with surrounds being used for some spooky sounds. The score, full of alternative rock, fills the room nicely and sounds well-recorded. Chapter 29 is the major highlight as the girls "invoke the spirit" and sounds begin to swirl about the room. Rounding it off is good, clean sounding dialogue that's easily understood.
MENUS:: As with most of the early menus from Columbia/Tristar, these are painfully basic, with just "buttons" to select for the various options.
EXTRAS: Nothing. Not even a trailer.
Harmless, lightweight teen fare from director Andrew Fleming( the Nixon satire "Dick" ) about 3 girls who believe they're witches finding that their new recruit(Robin Tunney) is the final link to expand their powers. The film doesn't really aim too high, and succeeds at what it tries for - a low-key story with the usual, cliche characters. The girls are all the usual "outsiders" with the normal look - wearing black, etc. Tunney's performance is the best of the bunch, seeming the most down-to-earth of any of them. Fairuza Balk does her usual angry girl routine, thankfully ended with her role in "The Waterboy". The other two (Rachel True and Neve Cambell) do fine with their roles. Thankfully, the always hilarious Breckin Meyer ("Go", "Clueless") is on hand to provide a few moments of comedy. Of course, the film gets dark as it goes further, with the girls finding that they can't control their powers. Nothing impressive, but a decent way to pass a couple hours.
The DVD
VIDEO: Aside from a few minor flaws, this is the usual greatness from Columbia/Tristar, with images that are remarkably sharp, with consistently good detail. Colors are pleasing, but lack a certain vibrancy. The main flaw is simply shimmering - there are a number of instances where slight shimmering makes an appearance. No pixelation, and the print is in excellent condition with no flaws.
SOUND: Generally very good, with surrounds being used for some spooky sounds. The score, full of alternative rock, fills the room nicely and sounds well-recorded. Chapter 29 is the major highlight as the girls "invoke the spirit" and sounds begin to swirl about the room. Rounding it off is good, clean sounding dialogue that's easily understood.
MENUS:: As with most of the early menus from Columbia/Tristar, these are painfully basic, with just "buttons" to select for the various options.
EXTRAS: Nothing. Not even a trailer.
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