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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal
EAN: 9780783280677
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 078328067X
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 06, 2003
Running Time: 113 minutes
Sales Rank: 8407
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: September 15, 1989
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Two new york detectives bait a lonely hearts killer: one of them falls for a suspect. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 02/27/2007 Starring: Al Pacino John Goodman Run time: 112 minutes Rating: R Director: Harold Becker
Amazon.com essential video:
After a career slump that plagued him through most of the 1980s, Al Pacino made a stellar comeback in this taut 1989 thriller, playing a weary New York police detective who falls in love with the woman (Ellen Barkin) who is the prime suspect in the murder case he's investigating. Expertly written by Richard Price and directed by Harold Becker, the story is designed to keep its central characters (and the viewer) in a state of constant suspicion and arousal--an emotional combination that sends dangerous sparks flying between Pacino and Barkin. Their chemistry is intense, and their love scenes are some of the hottest of any movie of its decade. But Sea of Love is not merely concerned with cheap titillation. It's a riveting whodunit with scenes of nail-biting suspense and memorable dialogue that make it as interesting to listen to as it is to watch. Barkin had made a similarly sexy impression in The Big Easy, and here she gives one of the best performances of her underrated career, matching Pacino's excellence scene for scene. The ending's a bit of a letdown because the murder solution comes somewhat out of the blue, but it's the acting and suspense that you'll remember most--qualities that make Sea of Love one of the best films of its kind. --Jeff Shannon
Amazon.com:
After a career slump that plagued him through most of the 1980s, Al Pacino made a stellar comeback in this taut 1989 thriller, playing a weary New York police detective who falls in love with the woman (Ellen Barkin) who is the prime suspect in the murder case he's investigating. Expertly written by Richard Price and directed by Harold Becker, the story is designed to keep its central characters (and the viewer) in a state of constant suspicion and arousal--an emotional combination that sends dangerous sparks flying between Pacino and Barkin. Their chemistry is intense, and their love scenes are some of the hottest of any movie of its decade. But Sea of Love is not merely concerned with cheap titillation. It's a riveting whodunit with scenes of nail-biting suspense and memorable dialogue that make it as interesting to listen to as it is to watch. Barkin had made a similarly sexy impression in The Big Easy, and here she gives one of the best performances of her underrated career, matching Pacino's excellence scene for scene. The ending's a bit of a letdown because the murder solution comes somewhat out of the blue, but it's the acting and suspense that you'll remember most--qualities that make Sea of Love one of the best films of its kind. --Jeff Shannon
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Rating:  - Like drowning in a sea of mediocrity...
Supposedly this was the film that brought Al Pacino back from the dead so-to-speak.
Um, for real?
Okay, so this is not a horrible movie, but Al Pacino is the films weakest link (or is that the script). The film is far from thrilling, which is sad because it had that kind of potential. It also lacks the sensuality that would have brought the film to a different level. We are expected to believe that Keller and Cruger have something real, something that would really compromise his safety, but I just don't see anything real behind Pacino's eyes. It's not funny, at least not intentionally, so I'm not really sure what this movie is supposed to be.
It's not thrilling.
It's not dramatic.
It's not romantic.
It's not funny.
What is it?
The film follows two police officers, Detective Frank Keller and Detective Sherman as they try to track down a woman (supposed) who seems to be targeting men who put out personal ads. Going undercover, Frank puts out an ad and gets a response from the beautiful Helen Cruger. She happened to have seen all three of the men who turned up dead so far, but her allure is too much for Frank to resist and so before long he has placed himself in danger by forming a relationship with Helen.
I don't see much use for the film alone, but the film does sport one impressively engaging performance by Ellen Barkin, so it has that going for it. Barkin infuses Helen with enough charm and irresistible ... Read More
Rating: - Sea Of Love
I've been looking at purchasing the HD DVD release of 'Sea Of Love', but haven't been overwhelmed by the responses of the big league review sites. The message I'm getting is that 'Sea Of Love' doesn't cut it relative to 'Basic Instinct', and that the transfer to HD DVD is haphazard.
I just want to say I've seen both films several times and my biggest question is whether 'Sea Of Love' looks best in 1.33:1 or 1.85:1 (I have both LD versions) -- personally, I prefer the picture composition at 1.33:1 (as originally shot), rather than the masked down widescreen 1.85:1.
More importantly, 'Basic Instinct' is a very slick and hip film with a very slimy underbelly -- whereas 'Sea Of Love' has heart and soul and depth of characterization that leaves that other film in the shade. If overt sex, sensuality, and titilation is what you're really interested in, then 'Basic Instinct' delivers in spades -- go for it! On the other hand, if you are looking for down to earth characters with real world feelings and a darned good plot, then 'Sea Of Love' is killer -- a truly fine film!
Rating:  - Best of it's kind?
I was expecting better after reading the Amazon review: "this taut 1989 thriller", "Expertly written", "...Sea of Love one of the best films of its kind".. What does this mean? What kind of movie is Sea of Love? A thriller? Yes. One of the best of it's kind? No. Taut? Well, about as taut as John Goodman. Expertly written? A little strong. The tension between Al and the guy who stole his wife seemed a bit forced. The ending seemed forced (if not silly - that much the Amazon review got right). Even the love scenes, while not terrible, seemed a bit forced, and I didn't believe in Al's attraction for her, though Ellen Barkin did seem to become progressively attractive as the movie went on.
I suppose I got this movie because Al was in it. But for good Pacino movies, check out "Carlito's Way", or "Godfather II". "Insomnia" was a great recent one as well. Maybe it's the Goodman factor. I've a hard time taking seriously movies that plays in, although he was better in this than in "The Big Lebowski" (he was actually good in "O Brother, Where art thou?" but then everything was good in that movie). Ellen Barkin was fun to watch. Still, this movie isn't a "must-see".
Rating: - Movie's okay, but what's with the packaging?
An average procedural, but with a decent performance by Pacino and some steamy Ellen Barkin scenes. But what's with that AWFUL cover image? The original Poster image was not only vastly superior, but fairly recognizable. If 'Sea of Love' wasn't on the cover, I'd have a hard time knowing what movie it was. And Al looks completely stoned. Just horrible packaging.
Rating: - Where is scene with Lorraine Bracco?
In the network TV version of this film there is added footage showing Lorraine Bracco as Pacino's ex-wife confronting him at the police station. She is sick and tired of his harassing her and her new husband, and the information she gives Pacino is a release for him. It changes his actions toward them and makes him emotionally free to pursue Ellen Barkin.
Aside from Bracco's terrific performance in this small role but important scene, there is definately a gap without this footage. Why not add it to a new release? I would buy it in a second and rate it 5-stars without a doubt.
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