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Identity (Special Edition)

John Cusack (Actor), Ray Liotta (Actor), James Mangold (Director) | Format: DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (207 customer reviews)

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The Identity DVD features are not quite as enticing as they sound. Of chief interest is the extended branched version of the film (available in widescreen only), but there's only one added scene (an interesting but not critical minute-long sequence that would have been the first conference-room scene), and the differences in the alternate ending are so subtle that you'll miss them if you literally blink a few times. There's no question it could affect audience perception, but unlike most alternate endings, it doesn't affect the actual outcome. (See spoiler for more information.) The four deleted scenes (which don't include either of the above-mentioned additions) aren't that exciting, and the optional director commentary notes that these deletions generally served to cut moments of character and comic relief in favor of moving the story along, which is one reason the film runs a brisk 90 minutes. James Mangold's director commentary on the feature is good, though, as he discusses such matters as the logistics of the perpetual downpour and a crucial bit of dialogue removed from the film's climax. Considering that downpour and the contrasting darks and lights of the film, picture quality is good, and the thunder claps sound great in 5.1 sound so there are no complaints about the DVD's presentation of the film itself. --David Horiuchi

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A whodunit revolving around a group of 10 strangers who find themselves running from a desert storm. They hole up in a roadside motel that proves as hospitable as the Bates Motel. The patrons are killed, one by one, and the survivors must try to figure out who the killer is before they, too, check out... permanently! Stars John Cusack (upcoming The Runaway Jury, America’s Sweethearts), Ray Liotta (Narc, Hannibal, Unlawful Entry), Rebecca DeMornay (The Hand that Rocks the Cradle, Never Talk to Strangers), Jake Busey (Tomcats, Starship Troopers), Amanda Peet (upcoming The Whole Ten Yards, High Crimes), Alfred Molina (Frida, Chocolat), John C. McGinley (Stealing Harvard, The Animal, TV’s Scrubs), Directed by James Mangold (Kate & Leopold, Girl, Interrupted, Cop Land).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of your seat -- but don't give away the ending!, July 19 2004
This review is from: Identity (Special Edition) (DVD)
One of the best psychological thrillers made since Jacob's Ladder. This ensemble cast is perfectly blended to offer the right mix of fresh talent (Amanda Peet and Jake Busey) and seasoned veterans (Ray Liota, Alfred Molina and John Cusak) along with Rebecca DeMornay. You will be drawn in with the rhythmic poetry recited in the opening scenes and once the story begins at the desert Motel, you are absolutely riveted. There are key clues throughout to sort of clue you in to the shock at the end, but don't ruin it by talking to others about it! Watching the director's commentary is helpful on the DVD, explaining odd scenes and intricate story lines to the viewer. This movie is one you will want to watch more than once or twice. You get most of the plot only superficially the first time watching, and only on the the second and third go around will you say, "AH HA! Now this makes sense!" IDENTITY is also John Cusak's tour de force, a superb job here in a performance you will not soon forget. Top notch entertainment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A GOOD ONE!!!!!!!, Oct 4 2003
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Robert (PETOSKEY, MI, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Identity (Special Edition) (DVD)
Don't read many of these reviews, they give to much away to much of plot.
This is an excellent movie with the look of a 50's film, out in the desert, at one of those old motels,and it's raining like crazy,-----this is a great story.
I thought I had this all figured out I was wrong. You'll thnk thier doing Ten Little Indians---their not.
I wasn't sorry I bought this film.
That's just my opinion------I could be wrong.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly Psychologically Thrilling, July 15 2004
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Chrystal McCoy (St. Charles, MO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Identity (Special Edition) (DVD)
This film is one of the best in psychological thrillers. It keeps you guessing and re-guessing as the plot moves on and the dead bodies start disappearing. John Cusack is at his brooding best paired with Ray Liotta. This is a movie that could have easily been over-acted, but the cast carries the story line well. There's limited gore and guts but just the right amount of suspense to keep you glued to the the movie. Don't miss out on this one, you'll be glad you spent your time and money on it.
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