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The chief character is Frank Pierce (Nicolas Cage), who has
been having a bad trot with death in recent times and his
run of outs has left him near-breaking point and seeing the
spirits of those he has been unable to save.
Mind you, while he's depressed his various partners - Larry
(John Goodman), Marcus (Ving Rhames) and Walls (Tom Sizemore)
- are not much better and each has their own particular ...
style, when it comes to ambulance work.
If you have a weak stomach than Bringing Out the Dead
may not be your first-choice movie, but boy it packs a whallop.
It is gritty, impeccably played by all concerned, and has
a warped humourous vein running through its darkness.
Cage, once again, is outstanding - but this chap wishes he'd
take on a few more comedy/romantic roles.
The video transfer is beautiful and has barely a glitch.
It handles with ease director Martin Scorsese's multi-style
approach on the camerawork and copes very well with night
shots.
Sound-wise, Bringing Out the Dead is a little two-dimensional,
but does have clear dialogue. Always a boon with movies that
come out in New York!
Bringing Out the Dead will not give you an evening
of light entertainment, but it will grab hold of you and keep
you riveted.
Conclusion: 85% Extras: 60%.
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