| | Life Of David Gale DVD (2 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Comedies DVDs, Thriller Movies, Suspense Videos, Dramas, Mystery, Crime, Murder, Prison | | Starring | Kevin Spacey, Laura Linney, Leon Rippy, Kate Winslet, Rhona Mitra, Gabriel Mann | | Director | Alan Parker | | Cameo | Nicolas Cage | | Composer | Alex Parker, Jake Parker | | Director of Photography | Michael Seresin | | Producer | Nicolas Cage, Alan Parker, Moritz Borman, Guy East | | Screenwriter | Charles Randolph |
Kevin Spacey and Kate Winslet star in a pwerfully gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller. An electrifying, suspenseful journey into deadly conspiracy and murderous deception begins when a respected professor who may, or may not, be guilty is charged with a brutal crime. Gale (Kevin Spacey) is a Texas professor and anti-death penalty activist who, ironically enough, winds up on death row for the rape and murder of a colleague. Kate Winslet plays Bitsey Bloom, the brave journalist who sets out to tell to his story. In the days leading up to his execution, Gale fills her in on his life via flashbacks, which include political debates, lectures, sex with a student, rape allegations, alcoholism, divorce, and despair. As the hour of his doom approaches, Bitsey becomes convinced that Gale is the victim of a shadowy political conspiracy and races against the clock to prove his innocence.
Director Alan Parker (MISSISSIPPI BURNING) manages to deliver a strong anti-capital punishment message alongside enough twists, turns and shocking moments to keep viewers perched at the edges of their seats. Winslet and Spacey are both riveting in the leads, but its Laura Linney as Gale's alleged victim--a fellow anti-capital punishment activist and close friend--who makes the biggest impression. Gabriel Mann also scores points in a sympathetic role as Bitsey's intern. Nicholas Cage served as the film's producer. The musical score is by Parker's two sons, Jake and Alex. Theatrical release: February 21, 2003 Life Of David Gale | List Price | $9.99 (You save $3.44) | | Studio | Universal Studios Home Video | | Orig Year | 2003 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  8382  | | CD Universe Part number | 5914389 | | Catalog number | 61021986 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jul 22, 2003 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | violent images, nudity, language, and sexuality | | Running Time | 131 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled | | Movie Details | Color; Digitally Processed; Letter Boxed; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled |
Life Of David Gale Movie Review Average Rating: (3.5 out of 5 stars)   Once Is Enough
This was a good movie but I wouldn't want to watch it twice. Pro or con, I believe people will be left with a bit of an uncomfortable feeling after this one. The characters of Spacey and Linney touched me and helped me understand the passion that some real-life activists might possess. This movie is definitely not for laughs so I was somewhat thankful for the intern character who untentionally made me chuckle here and there. All the actors were quite believable in their roles. Spacey with his signature straight-faced story telling was reminiscent of "The Usual Suspects". You'll be on the edge of your seat for most of this drama but the ending will make you fall back in you chair muttering "you've got to be kidding!"
Submitted by Vonda (Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
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 You will never see it coming!!!
No matter what kind of movie fan you are, whether it be a mystery lover our action, you will get it all in this movie. The whole movie sets you up for and ending you would have never dreamed of in your whole life. Just sit back and relax and try to figure out the Life of David Gale.
Submitted by a reviewer (Doyle, TN, USA)
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 The Meaning of One's Life
For this movie to be just a creation of someone's mind...this story has a strong bond of reality holding it together. Watching it, gives the viewer a sense of fact over fiction...the movie takes place in the state of Texas, where executions are large in number. The story was well written and the movie will leave you breathless.
Submitted by The Waco Kidd (Waco, TX)
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A Must See
I saw this in the theaters and left feeling strangly moved. This movie will leave you feeling the same. I highly recommend this to anyone who has a functioning intelligence. A real thinker it is.
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Life Of David Gale DVD Region 1
Snap Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Letterbox -
1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Dolby Digital 5.1 - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Trailers
Audio Commentary: Alan Parker - Director
Making Of: THE MAKING OF DAVID GALE
Featurette:
1. THE MUSIC OF DAVID GALE
2. DEATH IN TEXAS
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies
Poster Art
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