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    Unique ID Code: 0000054088
    Added by: DVD Reviewer
    Added on: 9/10/2003 18:38
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    Presence Of Mind (UK)

    6 / 10
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    Henry James` classic tale of terror
    Certificate: 15
    Running Time: 100 mins
    Retail Price: £5.99
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    Synopsis:
    Henry James` classic tale of terror `The Turn of the Screw` receives a stunning screen adaptation in this 19th Century period thriller.

    Special Features:

    Video Tracks:
    Standard 1.33:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 English

    Directed By:
    Antonio Aloy

    Written By:




    Starring:
    Ella Jones
    Nilo Mur
    Harvey Keitel
    Lauren Bacall
    Sadie Frost

    Casting By:
    Catina Penyafort
    Pippa Hall

    Soundtrack By:
    Robb Navrides
    Ángel Illarramendi

    Director of Photography:
    David Carretero
    Antonio Aloy

    Editor:
    Richard Halsey
    Bela De Costa

    Costume Designer:
    Yvonne Blake

    Production Designer:
    Carlos Barbosa

    Producer:
    Rosa Romero
    Barbara Gogny
    Enrique Cerezo

    Executive Producer:
    Jordan Leibert
    Gregory Cascante

    Distributor:
    ILC

    Your Opinions and Comments

    9 / 10
    I totally disagree with the reviewer`s comments on this movie. In my opinion "Presence of Mind" is one superb movie. The camerawork and lighting are quiet superb, taking full advantage of a manfificent location. The acting is quite excellent with Lauren Bacall being quite outstanding. Having studied "The Turn of the Screw" and seen a number of versions of the classic I truly believe that this is the best to date. The child actors are also worthy of note handling the multi layered characters of Flora and Miles quite perfectly, no easy task for such young actors. The pacing and editing are also quite excellent. "The Turn of the Screw" is a very difficult subject, both to film and even to read in it`s original form. In this movie the director and cast have done a superb job, my congratulations to all concerned and my advice by this DVD, it is excellent.
    posted by RMP on 1/2/2004 12:00