D.A.R.Y.L. | | Cast : | Mary Beth Hurt, Michael McKean | | Director : | Simon Wincer | | Studio : | Paramount Home Video | | Format : | Color, Widescreen, Surround Sound | | Released Date : | June 14, 1985 | | DVD Released Date : | October 19, 2004 | | Language : | English (Dubbed) | | Audience Rating : | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | December 21, 2004 | | Summary | One of my favorites!! | Content
 | Simon Wincer one of my favorite Directors. Barret Oliver a truly gifted and talented actor. I also liked seeing Michael McKean aka Lenny from Laverne and Shirley. Gosh the 80s were definitely a memorable period!
Can't believe that it's finally on DVD. To enjoy this movie in its nicely transfered 2.35:1 version, is fulfilling like a hot cup of cocoa. Round up the family and cozy on up. Definitely one of my favorites. The only negative is notta a single extra, no commentaries, nothing. |
| Rating | | | Date | December 02, 2004 | | Summary | An oldie but goodie. | Content
| This is one of my favorite childhood movies. The foster mom reminded me of one of my aunts. That is not why I loved it though. There is just something about it. I can watch this one over and over. Even today I still enjoy it. I loved the chase scene. The plot was strong and well knited. When I first saw this I had seen nothing like it before. I am not sure I have seen anything quite like it since. It is one that stands the test of time. |
| Rating | | | Date | November 20, 2004 | | Summary | What an awesome movie | Content
| D.A.R.Y.L. has to be right up there in my top-15 movies of all time, and for good reason. Quality action, thought-provoking plot, and killer acting make this cutting-edge high-tech cyberthriller a must-see.
The movie came out at an impressionable time for me, and it made a big impact. I remember seeing it and thinking, 'How great would it be to be a robot!' For a few months after seeing the film, I tried living life robotically. I would approach my problems in a cold, logical manner - no friends, no flirting with girls - and I tried not to ever laugh. Whenever it was time to eat with people I would say, "This unit does not technically need your primative foodstuffs, but the basic protein compounds should provide some benefit once my servos have broken them down into a more usable form." You should have seen the stares THAT got! I think people really started to think I was a robotic being!
Eventually though, enough taunting and failure on the baseball field helped me realize that I was just a mere human after all, and that I had better stop pretending. But I've never stopped loving this movie, and all of the positive and warm things it makes me feel. If you like movies about robot boys, check it out! |
| Rating | | | Date | October 18, 2004 | | Summary | one bright actor | Content
| Oliver Barret is the same actor that played in Neverending Story and did a great job in that movie. He is already grown up, but he'll be my buddy for life. I like how natural Oiver Barret was in this movie. He played the part of a boy who had a "brain chip" implant, this gave him extraordinary abilities. He was eventually reclaimed by the government taken from his adopted family. Even though some of the technology is outdated like seeing an old-fashioned Atari computer the movie is still fun to see. I hope a DVD version comes out. I dearly love this movie to pieces, but I want a DVD copy for myself.
If I had any kids I would definitely allow them to see this one entertaining movie. You're the best Oliver Barret. THANK YOU
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| Rating | | | Date | October 03, 2004 | | Summary | Constantly fascinating | Content
| Using cinematic, scientific and literary license, this story is one that immediately captures the viewer and does not let go. I guess the central question is the answer to the age-old Turing test - "When a machine is indistinguishable from a human is it still a machine?"
The plot - mad scientists create a boy robot who escapes and is adopted by a couple - is fleshed out to include scenes of emotion, action and pathos. It is a great movie for both kids AND adults, definitely GP rated. It is refreshing, optimistic and has a great, satisfying ending. |
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