The Siege (Blu-ray) R
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Blu-ray Details
- Rated: R
- Run Time: 1 hours, 55 minutes
- Video: Color
- Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
- Released: June 9, 2009
- Originally Released: 1998
- Label: 20Th Century Studios
Performers, Cast and Crew:
Starring | Denzel Washington, Annette Bening & Bruce Willis | |
Performer: | Tony Shalhoub, Sami Bouajila & Liana Pai | |
Directed by | Edward Zwick | |
Edited by | Steven Rosenblum | |
Screenwriting by | Edward Zwick, Menno Meyjes & Lawrence Wright | |
Composition by | Graeme Revell | |
Art Direction by | Chris Shriver | |
Produced by | Lynda Obst & Edward Zwick | |
Director of Photography: | Roger Deakins |
Entertainment Reviews:
More political than entertaining, The Siege is a reflection of our heightened awareness and sensitivity to terrorism and the price of freedom.
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Calgary Movies
Zwick (Courage Under Fire) has fashioned another ethical tour de force that reveals his dedication to serious filmmaking.
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Spirituality and Practice
3 stars out of 4 -- A film that was an interesting concept in 1998 and quickly became astoundingly prescient after 2001
Premiere
Rating: 1.5/4 --
...a solid concept in search of a consistent (and engaging) execution.
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Reel Film Reviews
...THE SIEGE is a political thriller with more plausibility -- and yes, more thrills -- than most....It's a pleasure to have actors of this caliber working together....THE SIEGE also benefits from being well-crafted...
Los Angeles Times
Rating: 2/5 --
Washington and Ms. Bening play smart, interesting characters who never quite connect, while Willis turns himself into the loosest military cannon this side of Dr. Strangelove.
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New York Times
It's difficult to sustain a responsible subtext when you're delivering the jolts required to keep butts in the seats.
Rolling Stone
Product Description:
When the U.S. military abducts a Muslim leader, New York City becomes the target of several terrorist attacks in this gripping political thriller ripped from newspaper headlines. Denzel Washington stars as Anthony "Hub" Hubbard, the head of the FBI terrorism task force who is charge of investigating the bombings. Ironically, Hub's partner, Frank Haddad (Tony Shalhoub), is Arab-American and must fight for his family's rights as the citizens of New York become increasingly paranoid about the Arab-American population. Elise Kraft (Annette Bening) is an undercover CIA official and Middle East expert who is also investigating the terrorist attacks and joins Hub and Frank as they search for the terrorists. As Hub, Elise, and Frank work to uncover the source of the terrorism, the city erupts in escalating madness, spiraling out of control until the government sends in General William Devereaux (Bruce Willis), who takes over the city and declares martial law. Ultimately, the government seizes the male Arab-American population of New York in makeshift internment camps in this incredibly relevant and cautionary thriller that examines the real dilemma of how a democratic society can uphold the rights of its citizens while under military protection. Director Edward Zwick's film features excellent performances from an all-star cast and includes real footage of President Clinton addressing the problem of terrorism.
Product Description:
When a crowded city bus blows up in Brooklyn and a campaign of terror begins to make it's bloody mark on the streets of New York, it's up to FBI special agent Anthony "Hub" Hubbard (Washington) and U.S. Army General William Devereaux (Willis) to find out who's responsible and put an end to the destruction. Together, they face explosive danger at every turn when they team up to wage an all-out war against a ruthless band of terrorists.