Stalker (Full Screen) [2 Disc]: Amazon.ca: Aleksandr Kaidanovsky, Alisa Frejndlikh, Anatoli Solonitsyn, Nikolai Grinko, Natasha Abramova, Faime Jurno, Ye. Kostin, R. Rendi, Vladimir Zamansky, Aleksandr Knyazhinsky, Georgi Rerberg, Leonid Kalashnikov, Andrey Tarkovskiy, Lyudmila Feiginova, Aleksandra Demidova, Willie Geller, Arkadiy Strugatskiy, Boris Strugatskiy: DVD

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This science fiction milestone from director Andrei Tarkovsky (Solaris) takes you into the Zone, a mysterious, guarded realm containing a mystical Room in which occupants' secret dreams come true. Stalker, a man able to lead others to this holy grail, escorts a writer and a scientist through this foreboding territory and confronts several unexpected challenges along the way. Based on the novel "Roadside Picnic" by Russian sci-fi writers Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars low score for the video transfer, May 12 2005

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V. Romascanu "vladr" (Beaconsfield, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stalker (Full Screen) [2 Disc] (DVD)

Disappointing transfer by RUSCICO, butchered PAL to NTSC conversion. Tarkovsky deserves better! Buy the PAL version if possible.

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3.0 out of 5 stars really long, really weird X-Files, Dec 22 1999

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leeba antares "the chic geek" (ohio) - See all my reviews

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This movie reminded me of a really long, really weird episode of the X-Files. It combined elements of psychic powers, religious iconography, government conspiracy, and aliens in a stark, post-apocalyptic setting. This is an interesting movie, but its not for everyone. I found myself very concerned about the dog that turns up in the Zone (which I think is some sort of ground zero region from a nuclear explosion) seemingly healthy. I couldn't figure out why it was there and why it seemed fine. I think anyone who sees this movie will interpret the symbols in their own way. Its very allegorical, but its personal. The people I talked to after watching this movie all had different interpretations of it that I did. Very slow, little action, little dialogue (in parts). A good pick for people who like symbolism, and weirdness.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inside a soul, May 27 2010

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Johnny Darkness "Johnny Darkness" (West Kelowna, BC) - See all my reviews
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Stalker (Full Screen) [2 Disc]
I found this to be an enlightening/thought-provoking film. I think the other 5 star reviews are accurate and I am not going to add more except to say this: the 2nd DVD contained excellent interviews with the composer, who revealed much about Tarkovsky's personality and intellect and his method of working; the cameraman (then, the last surviving crew member) and the set designer. They have certainly given me a greater understanding of, and appreciation for, Tarkovsky and his work. Subtitles were controllable, with options. The darkness at the beginning was effective, adding to the sense of deprivation and 'apocalypse': I have no idea if it was meant to look like this as I have not seen a film - but it was definitely atmospheric. This film is like walking around inside someone's [Tarkovsky's] soul. He and Sokurov are currently my 2 favourite directors.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The ZONE as a projection of our Human existence
I've only recently discovered Tarkovsky and what a revelation it has been! Stalker is definitely among the very few movies that truly moved me in both an artistic way and an... Read more

Published on April 27 2009 by Hugo Desrosiers-Plaisance

5.0 out of 5 stars Faithless world
First of all, do not watch this film if you have ADD. There are long, drawn out shots of fields, three men walking, and quirky discussions which many will find boring. Read more

Published on July 15 2004 by J from NY