The Bad Seed (Widescreen): Amazon.ca: Luke Wilson, Norman Reedus, Dennis Farina, Mili Avital, Vincent Kartheiser, Tom Kelly, T.J. Thyne, Scott Nath, Clifford Fetters, Casi Nicole Wilkerson, Lyssa Orchid, Jonah Rodriguez, Jon Bokenkamp, Adam M. Stone, Brian Sullivan, Chris Roberts, Daniel Glasser, David Glasser, Estes Shane Whalen: DVD

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Actors: Luke Wilson, Norman Reedus, Dennis Farina, Mili Avital, Vincent Kartheiser
Directors: Jon Bokenkamp
Writers: Jon Bokenkamp
Producers: Adam M. Stone, Brian Sullivan, Chris Roberts, Daniel Glasser, David Glasser
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English, Spanish
Region: Region 1 (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
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Studio: Alliance (Universal)
Release Date: July 24 2001
Run Time: 93 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005JRMX
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #61,225 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)

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Luke Wilson stars in this above-average thriller with complex morals. Bad Seed starts off with a bang, with an affair and two murders in the first 15 minutes. Preston, the wronged husband (Wilson), is soon on the run, with both the police and his wife's lover hot on his trail. Norman Reedus, while good as Preston's nemesis, is faintly miscast; he's so creepy that you never quite believe he could lure anyone into romance. Dennis Farina, on the other hand, gives an engaging performance as Dick, the private eye who takes on Preston's case. Bad Seed has a few dodgy plot points, but it is far more thoughtful than most movies of its genre. Preston is far from perfect and he wrestles with his flaws throughout the movie. Most interestingly, Bad Seed refuses to end when most thrillers would, taking a surprising amount of time and care with its denouement. Well worth a look. --Ali Davis

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4.0 out of 5 stars DARK THRILLER Mar 25 2004

By Michael Butts TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:DVD

BAD SEED is one dark movie, complex and intriguing in its concept. Luke Wilson plays Preston Tilton, a man who discovers his wife is having an affair; after an argument, he comes home and finds her dead. Wilson is sure that her cast off lover, played by Norman Reedus, is the culprit. He finds out where Reedus lives, and after breaking in, is attacked and ends up killing the ex-lover. Wrong! He has killed the lover's retarded brother instead. Loverboy has a videotape of Wilson committing this murder, and from there, we are spun into a brooding and complex maze of mystery. Wilson does okay in the role, but there are key scenes where he seems to be struggling with his character; Reedus is almost too sleazy to be credible as a lover; but, and this is a big but..DENNIS FARINA steals the movie as PI Dick, who helps Wilson find out the truth. Farina brings a lot of passion and conviction to a role that could have been secondary. But as the movie winds down, Farina's performance is what keeps the movie floating. A no-compromise ending also makes this a different film.
Interesting and worth a view.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good performances, interesting concept Jan 30 2002

By Sherry Lipp

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The concept of this film deals with what a normal person would do under extreme circumstances. In this case what would you do if your spouse has an affair and is then murdered. Luke Wilson gives a nice performance as Preston husband of the murdered woman. He plays Preston as a well rounded character never too nice and never going too far over the top as to make it unbeleiveable. Denis Farina also gives a great performance and he and Wilson work well together. The best thing about this film is the relationship between Preston and Jonathan played by Norman Reedus. Both characters remain realistic throughout their extrodinary situations. This DVD is worth checking out, especially if you are a fan of Luke Wilson or, the director, Jon Bokenkamp. There is a very interesting and entertaining commentary track with Wilson and Bokenkamp as well as a production featurette and behind the scenes production photos. There is also a second commentary track with Bokenkamp and the producer, but I have yet to listen to it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Making the best out of nothing July 12 2001

By "time-traveller"

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Highly simplistic storyline made into a damn good "B" movie! Preston's wife Emily has an affair with Jonathan and from there on, EVERYTHING goes wrong! At times, this movie has that "L.A. Confidential pulp-type" feel to it which make it quite right especially when Preston goes to visit a private investigator. He turns out to be, well, let's say, not too conventional in his techniques. A non-Hollywood ending which, of course, will give it that "flop" status. Could be better but I must commend Jon Bokenkamp on his efforts. Flick stars Luke Wilson, Norman Reedus, Dennis Farina & Mili Avital. Worth a watch!

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