- Actors: Chad Faust, Rosario Dawson, Marcus Patrick
- Directors: Talia Lugacy
- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen, Import
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: CITY LIGHTS MEDIA
- Release Date: Feb 5 2008
- Run Time: 98 minutes
- ASIN: B000VE4UQK
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3.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Breathtaking, devastating, Dec 3 2011
By alltattedup - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Descent (Edited 'R' Version) (DVD)
**** THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE NC 17 VERSION.It never ceases to amaze me how different people see different movies in one single film. I LOVED this movie and I think it freaked a lot of people out who can't deal with its messages about race and power in our society. And I believe that deep down, what disturbs people the most is the reversal of power roles at the end which puts Maya's jock rapist in his place. Beautifully filmed with a perfect soundtrack, visually-arresting and almost dreamlike even in its most horrifying moments, this film is a very powerful commentary on the politics of beauty, race, intellect, femininity and masculinity.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Descent into where exactly?, Jun 27 2010
By REG - Published on Amazon.com
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I don't even remember how I found out about this movie but I ended up looking it up several times and really wanted to see it. When I finally did, I felt like I wasted my money. It is one of those movies where the trailer gives away the whole thing. The only things the trailer left out were the two rape scenes, which after you see them you wish you hadn't. The movie leaves you with a very unsure ending and you feel conflicted, which I don't like when you can't really like any one in a movie. The way it is filmed is not attractive to the eye whatsoever and there is little dialouge that is of actual importance. Honestly, I was just waiting for it to be over, thanfully it's not that long. If you want to see it just out of curiosity go right ahead, just don't expect anything spectacular.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brutally honest and tragically beautiful, April 18 2010
By S. K. Clay "honey girl" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Descent (Edited 'R' Version) (DVD)
I don't know how Rosario Dawson does it. This is a true testament to what she will do for her craft. This film rips at the soul with how bluntly it presents the subject of rape. The first time I watched, I had to shut it off--I was so overwhelmed I just couldn't breathe. I had to go outside for some air, take 10 minutes to calm down, then try to watch again. For a couple of weeks, I just wasn't the same. You have to be careful with this film. Watching a purely uncensored, unedited rape can be really traumatizing if you're not emotionally prepared. Some people are upset about the quality of the film transfer, but in the special features, Lugacy makes it clear that certain scenes are SUPPOSED to be dark and gritty--can you imagine a scene like that thrown in full light and sharp resolution? It's horrifying in a way, but it really opens your eyes to the matter at hand. I'm glad the focus isn't solely on the event but on all that happens after a person is broken and the process of rebuilding that life.It's an amazing film for both men and women to see, just make sure you're prepared!
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