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Customer Reviews of The Dead Zone (TV Pilot)

What I viewed was everything I expected and much more. The storyline/script is smartly written, with each scene vital and drawing the viewer in (i.e. you or me). The exploration of this man's coma/accident-induced powers...the untapped realm of the brain known as the "dead zone"...is explored with great imagination and emotional impact.

There was one scene that placed me in awe of the production values of this film. It involves the dead zone guy's Vietnamese doctor who, through his patient's powers, discovers that his mother is alive, not dead as the doctor had thought. In the reunion scene...a scene that will make you reach for the tissues, I have not seen in a long time a film that displayed such raw and genuine emotion (with special mention going to the actors in this scene). Just thinking about that scene makes me savor film and the power/art of film-making at its best. The exhileration of the reunion, with no dialogue whatsoever, was truly astounding. Once you see that scene, you'll know what I'm talking about (get the tissues in advance)...

I, too, cannot wait for the rest of the season to come out on DVD. And though I rented this movie, I plan to also buy it shortly.

I believe the reason this film was so effective as a pilot for the rest of the show is the directoral prowess of Michael Pillar whose ability in film production is most evident in the latter years of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION. Whether or not you like that latter television series, those shows, especially the 5th-7th seasons, were critically praised. Pillar's influence in the DEAD ZONE is visibly apparent. I do not know whether the rest of the series has held to the same production values, however, I have viewed several episodes that were quality-made.

This film deserves a 4.5 rating...

Totally outstanding!!
As an Aussie viewer of this series, I was so completely blown away by this fantastic series that I HAD to order the pilot episode AND the complete first season. At this point in time, I've only been able to find the time to watch this particular DVD, so I thought I'd write a few words about it.

In one word, outstanding!! Watching this today brought back all of the great memories about the opening act of what will continue to be a great series. I'm absolutely itching to watch the complete first season again (this time on the DVD's I recently purchased), and am sure that I will love every bit of it, just like I did when I watched the show on TV in 2002.

This DVD has been superbly created, and is a "must have" for any Dead Zone fan. I particularly liked hearing what the actors and producers had to say about the making of the episode, as well as viewing the alternate ending and the interview concerning Series Two, which is yet to be seen here in Australia at all. In fact, I believe it may never be shown, so I've advanced ordered Series Two on DVD for delivery in April.

One thing that amazed me about this DVD was the fact that it plays in Australian DVD players (technically Region 4), although this is apparently a Region 1 DVD. I also tested it on an X-Box machine, and it worked perfectly too. So, fellow Aussies, don't be put off and feel free to add this DVD to your collection. You won't regret it, especially if you love the series.

Cheers,
S.

Dead Zone Fans Beware
Warning -- If you are looking for the unaired original Dead Zone pilot episode that was offered for a short time as a bonus to those who purchased the First Season Set, do not buy this DVD.

Although this is a great DVD, it is the same first episode that is included in the First Season Set.

I purchased the first season set after the deadline for taking advantage of the offer for the bonus DVD. I really wanted to see the original unaired pilot episode and I mistakenly thought that this was it. To my dismay found that it was the 2 hour series premier that I already had on the First Season Set.
I guess this one will find its way to a friend or end up in the used bin at the video store.

If you are unfamiliar with The Dead Zone and don't want to lay out the bucks for the complete First Season Set, this DVD is an outstanding intro to the series. However, if you love the series, go for the gusto and get the set. I'm on my second viewing of the set and can't wait for the release of the Second Season Set.