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Christine | 
| Director: John Carpenter
Actors: Christine Belford, Roberts Blossom, Stuart Charno, Richard Collier, Malcom Danare
Studio: Columbia TriStar
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 16.95
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Rating:  86 reviews
Sales Rank: 4926
Format: Dolby, Dubbed, Ntsc, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Portuguese (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: COLD03160D
ISBN: 1404948155
UPC: 043396031609
EAN: 9781404948150
ASIN: B0002O7XW2
Theatrical Release Date: December 9, 1983
Release Date: September 28, 2004
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She can't (and won't) drive 55.... Stephen King's novel about the twisted love affair between a boy and his car gets transferred to the screen, courtesy of suspense master John Carpenter. Although lacking some of the more outre supernatural elements of the source material, this high-octane cinematic tune-up more than delivers the goods, horror-wise (Christine's midnight rampages will never be forgotten)--as well as being a sly expose of the random cruelties within the high-school pecking order. Keith Gordon (who has gone on to become a stellar director in his own right, with films such as iA Midnight Clear/i and iMother Night/i to his credit) gives a wonderfully controlled central performance. Carpenter's atmospheric original score is backed up by a well-chosen collection of rock classics, including George Thorogood's "Bad to the Bone" (the titular character's all-too-apt theme song). i--Andrew Wright/i
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Well I be darn another Stephen King adaptation done right November 6, 2008
Jenny J.J.I. (That Lives in Northern Nevada)
She can't (and won't) drive 55.... Stephen King's novel about the twisted love affair between a boy and his car gets transferred to the screen, courtesy of suspense master John Carpenter. Although lacking some of the more outre supernatural elements of the source material, this high-octane cinematic tune-up more than delivers the goods, horror-wise (Christine's midnight rampages will never be forgotten)--as well as being a sly expose of the random cruelties within the high-school pecking order. Keith Gordon (who has gone on to become a stellar director in his own right, with films such as A Midnight Clear and Mother Night to his credit) gives a wonderfully controlled central performance. br / br /Keith Gordon makes the most of the lead role as the nerdy Arnie who quickly becomes the disturbed owner of "Christine". Support cast, including John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul and Harry Dean Stanton have precious little to do, though Robert Prosky does a good job of being gross. br / br /Carpenter's atmospheric original score is backed up by a well-chosen collection of rock classics, including George Thorogood's "Bad to the Bone" (the titular character's all-too-apt theme song). I don't know if anyone has mentioned this before, but the 50s music was interesting in that most of it came from artists who suffered untimely, tragic deaths....Buddy Holly and Richie Valens of course were killed in a plane crash at the height of their careers...Johnny Ace ("Pledging My Love") died playing Russian Roulette with a pistol....Larry Williams ("Bony Maronie") was killed in 1980 by a gunshot wound to the head; he had been involved with drug dealing for years and it was thought to be a gang execution....I think Dion was still alive at the time this movie was made("I Wonder Why"); I'm not sure about the rest of the Belmonts.... br /
 Horrible- if you read the book July 15, 2004
Roger Worsham (Albuquerque, New Mexico United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie was the biggest disappointment of any Stephen Kings books. If anyone read the book they would know about the deep characters built, and the story line. Instead the worthless John Carpenter skipped the real story of Christine, didn't even have the Lebay alive at the beginning and just his brother- please. This is like a movie version if you bought Cliff notes. I was never more disappointed in a SK book to movie in my life.
 Definitely a mixed bag July 6, 2004
C. MCCALLISTER (The waters of the Great Lakes)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A teenage boy, played by Keith Gordon, isn't very popular, despite trying (too hard) to be popular. Then, he gets a beautiful car, that he names Christine. He loves his new car (not uncommon and totally believable) and the car loves him back (oops, here comes Stephen King). Filled with frustration, grudges, and anger, the teen inadvertently turns his car into a revenge machine in overdrive.pGood: The car is beautiful. The soundtrack - original blended with classic rock - is perfect. The special effects, while minimal, are well-done (e.g., seeing a heavily damaged Christine heal herself in the garage at night). Keith Gordon is good in the beginning, when he's the quintessential nerdy outcast, and at the end, when he's clearly obsessed/possessed.pBad: For me, this movie loses track of itself after a while, and meanders meaninglessly. Keith Gordon's performance, toward the middle of the film (i.e., when he becomes more confident, arrogant, etc. because of owning the beautiful car) has a false ring to it for me; I do not believe that anyone would respond positively to his change in attitude, but some initially do in the film.pOverall, this is a pretty good horror film, but I'd never buy it so that I could watch it repeatedly.
 Christine (1983) June 3, 2004
The Tweeder (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Director: John CarpenterbrCast: Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton.brRunning Time: 110 minutes.brRated R for violence and language; not nearly as graphic as it could be--a Carpenter trait.pBased on Stephen King's highly popular bestselling novel, "Christine" is perhaps director John Carpenter's second best film (behind "Halloween", obviously) and a sure-fire treat for all those who enjoy King adaptations, Carpenter created films, or just good ol' fashioned suspense. The film centers around a demonically possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury with a strange history--the workers who completed the construction of the car were mysteriously killed and the initial owner of the vehicle took his own life after his wife suddenly died.pKeith Gordon stars as Archie Cunningham, a classic geek in high school who wears nerdy frames and eats packed yogurt for lunch. He is the butt of many jokes, but jock star Ryan Stockwell is still his best buddy. After school one day, Archie comes across Christine, the devilish car. He fixes her up and proceeds to become obsessed by her. A new-found confidence prompts Arnie to ask the cutest girl in the school (Alexandra Paul) out for a date and they quickly fall in love--but Christine does not approve. The car demands Arnie's complete and unquestioned devotion and when outsiders seek to interfere, they become the victim's of Christine's horrifying wrath.pA superb performance from Gordon in the lead role, transforming himself from a laughing stock class dork to an arrogant, obscene maniac who gets so comsumed with Christine that will be anything to preserve the safety of the car. Excellent script from Bill Phillips, unraveling the King masterpiece with a quick deliberance that keeps the audience on the edge of their toes and waiting for Christine's next move. Outstanding direction and musical score creation by Carpenter, using specific lighting arrangements and camera angles to add to the suspense, all the while producing a terrifying musical accompanyment. Even though it is not overly terryfying with sudden jolts of scares, "Christine" is horror/suspense at its very best and a hidden gem of the thriller genre. One of the best, most unheralded horror films of the early part of the decade.
better than i remember May 29, 2004
adead_poet@hotmail.com (Austin, tx USA)
for some reason i thought this movie was only mediocre, but then i rewatched it, and to be honest, it is quite good. john carpenter did a good job making it. good acting, good effects. good job overall. quite enjoyable.
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