Christine

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Overview

John Carpenter DVDs done right are a pure joy, as evidenced in Columbia TriStar's Special Edition of the car-gone-mad Stephen King classic Christine. This release sports a new commentary with the director and actor-turned-director star Keith Gordon, and it's safe to say that it does not disappoint. There are people who pull off good commentaries and then there are people like Carpenter, who have literally mastered the art with a healthy mix of wit, filmmaking lessons, and adept interviewing skills. Here, he and ...
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Overview

John Carpenter DVDs done right are a pure joy, as evidenced in Columbia TriStar's Special Edition of the car-gone-mad Stephen King classic Christine. This release sports a new commentary with the director and actor-turned-director star Keith Gordon, and it's safe to say that it does not disappoint. There are people who pull off good commentaries and then there are people like Carpenter, who have literally mastered the art with a healthy mix of wit, filmmaking lessons, and adept interviewing skills. Here, he and Gordon meet on similar terms as professional peers as they share fond stories of the production and their careers while making their way through a nearly 20-year-old picture. A whopping 20 deleted and alternate scenes have been included on the disc as well, with most adding good meat to the film and others that serve as a fine example of smart editing. The fun does not stop there, with three incredibly well-done featurettes on the film totaling over an hour's worth of new cast and crew interviews as well as exclusive behind-the-scene photos. Literally the only thing this edition is missing is the trailer, which most likely was tied up in legal issues with other companies at the time. The gorgeous anamorphic picture presents the film in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio, and its Dolby Surround audio track does a fine job with the dialogue, action, and Carpenter's score. This special edition is plenty worth it for fans of the film and those waiting for this solid of a DVD release.
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Special Features

Closed Caption; Commentary with John Carpenter and star Keith Gordon; Filmographies; 20 deleted and alternate scenes; Three exclusive new featurettes; Previews
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Robert Firsching
An agreeable (if not entirely frightening) adaptation of Stephen King's novel about an evil car, Christine has some nicely atmospheric sequences which somewhat compensate for its lack of horrific impact. The auto of the title, a cherry-red 1958 Plymouth Fury, takes on a personality of its own as a homicidally jealous female who is willing to kill to preserve the affections of its owner, a put-upon teenage nerd (Keith Gordon). The young cast is appealing enough, and director John Carpenter manages a few creepy scenes, but the story bogs down into yet another trite nerds & bullies drama whenever Christine is offscreen. It's still fun, but will probably appeal to casual viewers more than serious horror fans.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 9/28/2004
  • UPC: 043396031609
  • Original Release: 1983

    • Rating:

  • Source: Sony Pictures
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Special Edition / Wide Screen / Subtitled / Dubbed
  • Time: 1:50:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 3,845

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Keith Gordon Arnie Cunningham
John Stockwell Dennis Guilder
Alexandra Paul Leigh Cabot
Robert Prosky Will Darnell
Harry Dean Stanton Rudolph Junkins
Christine Belford Regina Cunningham
Roberts Blossom George LeBay
William Ostrander Buddy
David Spielberg Mr. Casey
Malcom Danare Moochie
Steven Tash Rich
Stuart Charno Vandenberg
Kelly Preston Roseanne
Marc Poppel Chuck
Jan Burrell Librarian
Richard Collier Pepper Boyd
Robert Darnell Michael Cunningham
Bruce French Mr. Smith
Karen Rea
Douglas Warhit Bemis
Technical Credits
John Carpenter Director, Score Composer, Screenwriter
Roy Arbogast Special Effects, Special Effects Supervisor
Barry Bernardi Associate Producer
Cloudia Set Decoration/Design
Robert Doudell Production Designer, Production Manager
Ted Duncan Stunts
William Joseph Durrell Jr. Art Director, Set Decoration/Design
Tom Elliott Stunts
Donna Evans Stunts
Larry J. Franco Asst. Director, Co-producer
Larry Franco Asst. Director, Co-producer
Alan Howarth Score Composer
Norman Howell Stunts
Stephen King Screenwriter
Richard Kobritz Producer
Darryl Levine Costumes/Costume Designer
John Loggia Production Designer
Daniel Lomino Production Designer
Steve Maslow Sound/Sound Designer
Mike McGaughy Stunts
John Meier Stunts
Donald M. Morgan Cinematographer
Conrad Palmisano Stunts
Bill Phillips Screenwriter
Karen Rea Casting
Kerry Rossall Stunts
Marion Rothman Editor
Ben R. Scott Stunts
John-Clay Scott Stunts
Dean Smith Stunts
Mark Tarlov Executive Producer
Jim Wilkey Stunts
Walter Wyatt Stunts
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Start [1:34]
2. Detroit 1957 [3:28]
3. Arnie Cunningham [4:19]
4. The New Girl [1:04]
5. Arnie's Lunch [5:31]
6. Christine [1:12]
7. George LeBay [4:45]
8. Darnell's Garage [5:36]
9. October 9 [6:28]
10. Change in Arnie [2:09]
11. Last Owner's Fate [1:30]
12. Keep A-Knockin' [1:22]
13. The Game [2:51]
14. November 5 [6:01]
15. All Choked Up [5:52]
16. Revenge of the Punks [1:20]
17. Trashed [4:02]
18. "O.K. Show Me" [2:19]
19. Moochie [4:24]
20. November 23 [1:55]
21. Rudolph Junkins [4:55]
22. One Hot Car [5:09]
23. "The Ride Is Over" [4:30]
24. Arnie's Alibi [5:09]
25. True Love [9:12]
26. Christine Arrives [3:16]
27. Arnie's Last Stand [1:51]
28. Bulldozer vs. Plymouth [8:00]
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play Movie
   Languages
      Audio Set Up: English
      Audio Set Up: French/Français
      Audio Set Up: Spanish/Español
      Audio Set Up: Portuguese/Português
      Subtitles: English
      Subtitles: French/Français
      Subtitles: Spanish/Español
      Subtitles: Portuguese/Português
      Subtitles: Chinese
      Subtitles: Thai
      Subtitles Off
   Scene Selections
   Special Features
      Commentary by John Carpenter and Keith Gordon: On
      Commentary by John Carpenter and Keith Gordon: Off
      Deleted Scenes
         Play All
         Arnie and Dennis Driving to School
         Arnie Bullied in Auto Shop
         Arnie Leaves for Darnell's in Junked-Out Christine
         Arnie Breaks Down in Dennis' Car
         Darnell & Friend Talk to Annie as He Fixes Up Christine
         Arnie Visits Dennis at the Hospital
         Bullies Trashing Christine
         Leigh and Arnie Walking to Darnell's
         Leigh Visits Dennis in the Hospital
         Mom Looks In on Arnie Sleeping in Bed
         Arnie Visits Dennis in the Hospital Again
         Junkins Questions Arnie in School Parking Lot
         Leigh Dumps Arnie on the Phone
         Bully Crushed by Car
         Junkins Questions Arnie at Darnell's
         Leigh Calls Dennis
         Leigh and Dennis Talk on Couch
         Dennis and Arnie Driving in Christine
         Arnie Sees Dennis & Leigh at a Hamburger Stand
         Leigh & Dennis Wait for Arnie in the Bulldozer
      Featurettes
         Christine: Fast and Furious
         Christine: Finish Line
         Christine: Ignition
      Filmographies
         John Carpenter - Director/Composer
         Stephen King - Novel
         Bill Phillips - Screenwriter
         Keith Gordon - Arnie
         John Stockwell - Dennis
         Alexandra Paul - Leigh
         Harry Dean Stanton - Rudolph Junkins
      Previews
         Asylum of the Damned
         Hellboy
         Secret Window
         Stephen King Presents Kingdom Hospital
   Previews
      Asylum of the Damned
      Hellboy
      Secret Window
      Stephen King Presents Kingdom Hospital
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A great movie

    Based on a novel by Stephen King, ''Christene'' is about a car that is evil.It's definetly one of John Carpentars bests. A great movie in the thriller/horror genre.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    KING CREATS CAR HORRER CLASIC

    When i saw it the first time i didn't like it at all, then after watching it a few times i got to love it. If u like cars u are definately going to like this movie.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    all about christine

    i think the movie christine was great i am a big stephen king fan and i think he does a great job on all of his movies and his books

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Christine doesn't scare me

    Not a bad movie, but no way would it happen in real life. Plus, all the bad guys sounded like a bunch of cry babies when they talked.

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    Posted November 6, 2008

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