- Actors: Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Julia Roberts, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt
- Directors: Joel Schumacher
- Writers: Peter Filardi
- Producers: Michael Douglas, Michael I. Rachmil, Peter Filardi, Rick Bieber, Scott Rudin
- Format: NTSC
- Number of tapes: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Columbia/Tristar Vid
- VHS Release Date: July 27 1999
- Run Time: 115 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 0767831322
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #10,050 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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What if you could stop your heart to simulate a temporary death, and then be revived so you could describe your near-death experience to others? The mysteries of life--and the afterlife--compel five medical students (Julia Roberts, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt) to experiment with their own mortality, and what they discover has unsettling psychological implications. That's the intriguing premise of this neo-Gothic horror thriller, directed by Joel Schumacher (Batman & Robin) with his typical indulgence of vibrant colors and hyperactive, hallucinogenic style. The movie borders on silliness at times, and the near-death recollection of memories results in some repetitious scenes, but the dynamic young cast takes it all quite seriously, which is what keeps this gaudy thriller on the edge. The fascinating premise could have been made into a better film, but Schumacher's mainstream excess doesn't stop Flatliners from being slick, occasionally even provocative entertainment. --Jeff Shannon
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not Right....,
By A Customer
This review is from: Flatliners (VHS Tape)
Rather morbid film of five medical students to experiment with death and find that ghosts from the grave coming back to hauting them. The story is both morbid and lacks creditbility, which is not a surprise when you consider that it's made by the same film director who gave us Batman and Robin. Nuff Said.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A classic.,
By Suqary Sweet "Suqary Sweet" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Flatliners (Widescreen) (DVD)
This has to be my favorite Kiefer Sutherland movie. The basic idea is that five medical students "flatline" themselves to see what happens when you are technically dead. What they get is not what they expect. Consequently, their past comes back to haunt them until they can atone for their actions. A great Sci-fi thriller, but not for people who are into really scary movies. 'Flatliners' has a great cast and acting. This is a movie worth watching on a rainy day.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly Thrilling and Original,
By A Customer
This review is from: Flatliners (Widescreen) (DVD)
This film by far is one of the best when it comes to originality. Five med students (Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin, and Oliver Platt) want to know what really lies beyond death. One by one they each flatline for a short time to see if they can come back with the answers to life and death. What they get is far more than they would have ever expected. One by one their sins are brought back to haunt them until they make amends with their past. The dark lighting and music keep you entranced throughout the film. The only thing that I have to complain about on this Dvd is the lack of special features. It at least should of had the Trailer, however, other than that, this movie is a "should buy." Great acting by the five lead actors that have now made great names for themselves.
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