In Search of the Golden Child (DVD) [DVD]

Author: Murphy, Eddie

Brand: Paramount

Edition: Standard Version

Characteristics:

• Rated 12

Item number: P450037

Release date: 01-12-2003

Details: Amazon.de Around 1986, In Search of the Golden Child marked the beginning of Eddie Murphy's decline, a megastar at the time. He wouldn't return to the Olympus of Hollywood blockbuster stars until some twelve years later with The Nutty Professor. In this rather uninspiring film, the comedian plays the role of a social worker who becomes the savior of a kidnapped child who, with his supernatural powers, has the power to one day change the world for the better. Writer Dennis Feldman and director Michael Ritchie (Fletch), once a great satirist, stumble through a script whose sole purpose must have been to pile one special effect on top of the next and let Murphy crack stupid jokes. They missed every moment they could have potentially created a good fantasy comedy from the material. The performance of character actor Charles Dance, who plays a kind of Prince of Darkness in this film, seems, from today's perspective, embarrassing and hardly a shining example of his filmography. --Tom Keogh Product description Every thousand generations, a "Golden Child" with magical powers is born on Earth and worshipped as a god. The kidnapping of this child throws the Tibetan world into turmoil. An oracle chooses Chandler in Los Angeles to find the child and free him from the clutches of evil. At his side is the exotic and mystical Kee Nang, who, thanks to her kung fu training, is able to help Chandler out of trouble several times. After exciting adventures in the Himalayas, where they succeed in their search for an enchanted sword at the risk of their lives, the two suddenly find themselves very close to their goal... Bonus material: Trailer Movieman.de Movieman's commentary on the DVD: Solid technology once again justifies Paramount's high pricing policy: at least you know what you're getting. The Michael Ritchie film offers a blend of action and crime comedy, leaving plenty of room for typical Eddie Murphy humor. The plot doesn't exactly strain the audience's intelligence, but rather offers straightforward comprehensibility. Solid entertainment—trailer included. Image: The anamorphic scan is vivid, stable, and solidly sharp. Faces are occasionally covered by a slight veil of static noise (00:15:30) and lose some of their contour sharpness in wider shots (00:33:05), which can make them appear a bit washed out. The contrast is immense, vividly depicting black telephone cables against a deep black night sky. Overall, a successful mastering, the sharpness of which could only be improved slightly. Sound: The sound of the German version is a bit duller than the English version, but still offers a decent amount of atmosphere. The song mix is ​​quite spacious and rich, and individual effects liven up the sound in a pleasant way, such as when someone simply reaches for a pen cup on the left side of the desk, and the movement is tonally comprehensible (00:25:43). The surrounding scenery is quite lively and offers a very coherent atmosphere (00:10:45, schoolyard). The action moments, on the other hand, remain a bit pale. --movieman.de

EAN: 4010884500370

Model: P450037

Languages: English

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: New