Vanishing on 7th Street (Brad Anderson film) - May 17th - Blu-ray Forum

Leonidas King · 02-24-2011, 09:09 PM

According to Videoeta's site. Magnolia Home Entertainment plans to release Brad Anderson's horror film Vanishing on 7th Street with it's solid cast starring Hayden Christensen, Thandie Newton and John Leguizamo by mid-May. Special Features and Tech Specs yet to be announced.

The film releases in Limited run starting tomorrow.

opterasis · 02-24-2011, 10:02 PM

Loved The Machinist and Session 9 is one of my favorite movies, but I don't have a whole lot of faith in this one. It just looked bad from the trailer I saw.

RipleyLV426 · 02-24-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by opterasis

Loved The Machinist and Session 9 is one of my favorite movies, but I don't have a whole lot of faith in this one. It just looked bad from the trailer I saw.

I saw it on HDNET for the preview and was sadly let down by it

I really enjoyed Machinist and Session 9 (wish that would come on blu ray, the surround sound would be sooo creepy), but I just did not care for the scrappy band of characters in 7th Street. There's some nice chills with the shadowy hands clawing for people imagery, but nothing is explained...not even hinted at really. It wasn't a long movie but it seemed to drag...just spending more time with people holding themselves in at a bar and kinda rambling at eachother.

Compared to the other films, you wouldn't even think it was the same director, because those 2 films were quite character based and more psychological torture etc. The story just falls flat in this one, the cinematography is pretty solid, but everything else in the plot is just a letdown. RENT FIRST!

Lemmy Lugosi · 02-25-2011, 12:21 PM

I saw it earlier last week on HDNET, and it was not worth the time in any way.

dougotte · 02-25-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RipleyLV426

I saw it on HDNET for the preview and was sadly let down by it

I really enjoyed Machinist and Session 9 (wish that would come on blu ray, the surround sound would be sooo creepy), but I just did not care for the scrappy band of characters in 7th Street. There's some nice chills with the shadowy hands clawing for people imagery, but nothing is explained...not even hinted at really. It wasn't a long movie but it seemed to drag...just spending more time with people holding themselves in at a bar and kinda rambling at eachother.

Compared to the other films, you wouldn't even think it was the same director, because those 2 films were quite character based and more psychological torture etc. The story just falls flat in this one, the cinematography is pretty solid, but everything else in the plot is just a letdown. RENT FIRST!

I saw it on HDNet, too, and I completely agree with all your points.

Doug

SDBlu · 02-25-2011, 10:23 PM

Is this movie going to get released in theaters? Or what??? There are different release dates all over the place and some of you have already seen it? WTF

zwoodz · 02-25-2011, 10:58 PM

Don't do it!!

wonkavision · 02-26-2011, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RipleyLV426

I saw it on HDNET for the preview and was sadly let down by it

I really enjoyed Machinist and Session 9 (wish that would come on blu ray, the surround sound would be sooo creepy), but I just did not care for the scrappy band of characters in 7th Street. There's some nice chills with the shadowy hands clawing for people imagery, but nothing is explained...not even hinted at really. It wasn't a long movie but it seemed to drag...just spending more time with people holding themselves in at a bar and kinda rambling at eachother.

Compared to the other films, you wouldn't even think it was the same director, because those 2 films were quite character based and more psychological torture etc. The story just falls flat in this one, the cinematography is pretty solid, but everything else in the plot is just a letdown. RENT FIRST!

Thanks for the post, although now I'm worried. I'm a Brad Anderson fan, really enjoy Next Stop Wonderland, Happy Accidents, Session 9 and Transsiberian. The Machinist is good too, but not my favorite of his work. I will still see this film in spite of some poor reviews though. Transsiberian wasn't well received but I actually really like it, in spite of some flaws.
I think all of Anderson's work have been character driven and move at a slower pace.

tilapiah6 · 02-26-2011, 02:19 AM

I saw it and was somewhat let down also. It's definitely not worthy of a purchase. However, definitely rent it. It was entertaining enough to merit one viewing.

dougotte · 02-26-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wonkavision

I think all of Anderson's work have been character driven and move at a slower pace.

The character moments of this film were its redeeming points. And, I love slower-paced movies - when the story makes sense, that is. The main problem with this one was its nonsensical supernatural aspect. It seems to be a trend in recent years, and I'm tired of it.

Doug

Dustin44 · 02-27-2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RipleyLV426

I saw it on HDNET for the preview and was sadly let down by it

I really enjoyed Machinist and Session 9 (wish that would come on blu ray, the surround sound would be sooo creepy), but I just did not care for the scrappy band of characters in 7th Street. There's some nice chills with the shadowy hands clawing for people imagery, but nothing is explained...not even hinted at really. It wasn't a long movie but it seemed to drag...just spending more time with people holding themselves in at a bar and kinda rambling at eachother.

Compared to the other films, you wouldn't even think it was the same director, because those 2 films were quite character based and more psychological torture etc. The story just falls flat in this one, the cinematography is pretty solid, but everything else in the plot is just a letdown. RENT FIRST!

I agree, Session 9 is one of my favorite movies and I thought The Machinist was great too, but this one was a total let down.

tilapiah6 · 02-28-2011, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustin44

I agree, Session 9 is one of my favorite movies and I thought The Machinist was great too, but this one was a total let down.

Yeah Session 9 was one of the creepiest movies I've seen in some time. I loved it.

wonkavision · 02-28-2011, 04:01 PM

Hello, Gordon.

Deciazulado · 03-01-2011, 03:26 PM

Vanishing on 7th Street Blu-ray

wonkavision · 03-18-2011, 03:50 PM

To those who saw it and posted in this thread, you were right: it stunk.
I think it's interesting that Anderson explored low light filming and similar tricks he used in Session 9. However, it is too much of a good trick to use throughout the entire film. I felt the casting and acting is really what brought the film down and caused the most damage to what may have been an intriguing film. Everyone was so flat, I just didn't care or buy into it.

02-24-2011, 09:09 PM	#1
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	Vanishing on 7th Street (Brad Anderson film) - May 17th Vanishing on 7th Street Blu-ray According to Videoeta's site. Magnolia Home Entertainment plans to release Brad Anderson's horror film Vanishing on 7th Street with it's solid cast starring Hayden Christensen, Thandie Newton and John Leguizamo by mid-May. Special Features and Tech Specs yet to be announced. The film releases in Limited run starting tomorrow. Last edited by Deciazulado; 03-01-2011 at 03:26 PM.

02-25-2011, 12:21 PM	#4
Lemmy Lugosi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2010 Location:In a vault full of electric guitars and Batarangs. Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:8	I saw it earlier last week on HDNET, and it was not worth the time in any way. Last edited by Lemmy Lugosi; 02-25-2011 at 03:21 PM.

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02-24-2011, 10:02 PM	#2
opterasis Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:6	Loved The Machinist and Session 9 is one of my favorite movies, but I don't have a whole lot of faith in this one. It just looked bad from the trailer I saw.

02-25-2011, 10:23 PM	#6
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	Is this movie going to get released in theaters? Or what??? There are different release dates all over the place and some of you have already seen it? WTF

02-25-2011, 10:58 PM	#7
zwoodz Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:342	Don't do it!!

02-26-2011, 02:19 AM	#9
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	I saw it and was somewhat let down also. It's definitely not worthy of a purchase. However, definitely rent it. It was entertaining enough to merit one viewing.

02-28-2011, 04:01 PM	#13
wonkavision Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:PST 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:1537 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Hello, Gordon.

03-18-2011, 03:50 PM	#15
wonkavision Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:PST 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:1537 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	To those who saw it and posted in this thread, you were right: it stunk. I think it's interesting that Anderson explored low light filming and similar tricks he used in Session 9. However, it is too much of a good trick to use throughout the entire film. I felt the casting and acting is really what brought the film down and caused the most damage to what may have been an intriguing film. Everyone was so flat, I just didn't care or buy into it.

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