Rasputin (1996) [VHS]
starring: Alan Rickman, Greta Scacchi, Ian McKellen, David Warner, John Wood
directed by: Uli Edel
directed by: Uli Edel
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Winner of 3 Golden Globes! Based on the true story of one of the most powerful men in Russian history - and one of the most dangerous. In a time of revolution, he has the power to heal an empire or destroy it.
Winner of 3 Golden Globes! Based on the true story of one of the most powerful men in Russian history - and one of the most dangerous. In a time of revolution, he has the power to heal an empire or destroy it.
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- Rasputin DVD
Rasputin (1996) VHS was basically good but the colors sometimes fluctuated.Maybe this is a function of the age of the VHSIt is 13 years old.That is my only concern.
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- Rasputin (1996) [VHS]
Rasputin (1996) [VHS] the VHS was in excellent condition, I will enjoy it for years.I was very pleased with everything and the great service
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- short on detail
THIS DVD DOES NOT HAVE SUBTITLES FOR HARD OF HEARING. IT COMES WITH DUTCH SUBTILES EMBEDED WHICH YOU HAVE TO REMOVE. OTHERWISE ITS A GOOG FILM ANDF THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN GET ONE WITH HARD OF HEARING SUBTITLES IS TO RENT FROM AMAZON.
Rating: - Alan Rickman is Rasputin!
This is a beautifully depicted film. Yes, it is based on fact, but I am sure than no movie can really accurately described what really went on in the lives of the Romanovs. However, as a movie, its really brilliant. Its utterly mesmerizing, and it really is all thanks to Alan Rickman. He is utter perfection in this. His portrayal of the infamous Rasputin is genius and almost creepy. The likeness is undeniable. This is a dramatic film and I really wish a proper dvd would finally come out.
Rating: - Great Acting~ Poor historical record
The opening titles allege that this movie is based on fact. Well, yes, it is - sort of - but it could only at best be described as a strait-jacketed version, stripped down to the bare bones. No meat on this baby! Good acting, especially from Alan Rickman in the title role but SO MANY real-life characters missing and so many incidents leap-frogged over. The story of the meddlesome monk whose powers to heal the haemophiliac tsarevich disastrously influenced the decision-making of Nicholas and Alexandra ... Read More
- Rasputin DVDRasputin (1996) VHS was basically good but the colors sometimes fluctuated.Maybe this is a function of the age of the VHSIt is 13 years old.That is my only concern.
- Rasputin (1996) [VHS]Rasputin (1996) [VHS] the VHS was in excellent condition, I will enjoy it for years.I was very pleased with everything and the great service
- short on detailTHIS DVD DOES NOT HAVE SUBTITLES FOR HARD OF HEARING. IT COMES WITH DUTCH SUBTILES EMBEDED WHICH YOU HAVE TO REMOVE. OTHERWISE ITS A GOOG FILM ANDF THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN GET ONE WITH HARD OF HEARING SUBTITLES IS TO RENT FROM AMAZON.
- Alan Rickman is Rasputin!This is a beautifully depicted film. Yes, it is based on fact, but I am sure than no movie can really accurately described what really went on in the lives of the Romanovs. However, as a movie, its really brilliant. Its utterly mesmerizing, and it really is all thanks to Alan Rickman. He is utter perfection in this. His portrayal of the infamous Rasputin is genius and almost creepy. The likeness is undeniable. This is a dramatic film and I really wish a proper dvd would finally come out.
- Great Acting~ Poor historical recordThe opening titles allege that this movie is based on fact. Well, yes, it is - sort of - but it could only at best be described as a strait-jacketed version, stripped down to the bare bones. No meat on this baby! Good acting, especially from Alan Rickman in the title role but SO MANY real-life characters missing and so many incidents leap-frogged over. The story of the meddlesome monk whose powers to heal the haemophiliac tsarevich disastrously influenced the decision-making of Nicholas and Alexandra ... Read More
