Skulls, The (US)

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A secret society so powerful, it can give you everything you desire... at a price
Certificate: PG-13
Running Time: 107 mins
Retail Price: $26.98
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Deep within the hallowed walls of Ivy League`s most prominent campus, there exists a secret society where power and influence are bred. Only a few are chosen to join the group where presidents are groomed, wealthy bloodlines bond, and devious plots are hatched.

For Luke McNamara (Joshua Jackson), an invitation to join the prestigious secret college organization, The Skulls, is a dream come true. But when a fellow pledge gets caught up in murder, Luke finds himself alone amidst the sinister and well-connected brotherhood and now he must summon the strength to stand up against immeasurable odds.

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Spotlight On Location: The Making Of The Skulls
Feature Commentary with Director Rob Cohen
Deleted Scenes with Director Rob Cohen`s Comments
Theatrical Trailer
Production Notes
Cast and Filmmakers
DVD-ROM Features

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 French

Subtitle Tracks:
CC: English

Directed By:
Rob Cohen

Written By:
John Pogue

Starring:
Steve Harris
Christopher McDonald
Leslie Bibb
Hill Harper
Paul Walker
Joshua Jackson

Casting By:
Mary Vernieu
Anne McCarthy

Soundtrack By:
Randy Edelman

Director of Photography:
Shane Hurlbut

Editor:
Peter Amundson

Costume Designer:
Marie-Sylvie Deveau

Production Designer:
Bob Ziembicki

Producer:
John Pogue
Neal H. Moritz
Nancy Kerhoffer
Fred C. Caruso
Creighton Bellinger

Executive Producer:
Will Tyrer
Bruce Mellon
Christopher Ball

Distributor:
Universal Pictures

Your Opinions and Comments

Where to begin? Well this is probably the worst film I have ever seen, no make that IT IS THE WORST FILM I HAV EVER SEEN. This film tries too hard to be Tom Cruise`s THE FIRM, it`s cast are awful and the acting is dismal.
DO NOT SEE OR BUT THIS MOVIE.

posted by spiller on 7/4/2001 16:41

7 / 10

This film was great at the cinema and i dont think it deserves spiller`s review, the dvd version was not as great but anyway im gonna score it high to get its marks up.

posted by dang on 28/11/2001 19:06

7 / 10

Now, I wouldn't say this film was ever going to make cinematic/DVD history - but it's far from the worst film ever (for that title I reserve 2 words - "Batman", and, "Robin"). I even would go so far as to say that I though Joshua Jackson was quite good in it!

Video and audio are both fine and we even get a fair few extras. Both the deleted scenes and the spotlight on location are worth watching (although you're never gone to need to watch them more that the once). We also get a director's commentary, a trailer and cast & crew bios. The menus are static but easy to use.

Overall, well worth a watch. R2 version is available from play.com at £9.99 at the moment, although you should be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.

posted by Rich Davies on 20/9/2002 08:21