Camilla Rutherford, Don Warrington, Donald Sutherland

A prisoner recounts his life as a soldier-turned-dissident and his role in the overthrow of his country's totalitarian government.

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R, 101 min.

Directed by: Robert Edwards

Release Date: May 12, 2006

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DVD Release Date: August 15, 2006

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  • July 7, 2009
    Land of the Blind

    I picked up this film not knowing anything about it. Found it in a pawn shop for $3.00 it was worth that. I like most of the movies that Donald Sutherland stars in, but this one was a little different and nothing he did stood out. Its about a political Prison...( read more)er who spent years being beaten, starved, and trying to control his mind, A guard played by Ralph Fiennes helps him escape. After escaping Sutherland overthrown the government of one Maximilian II by killing him and his beautiful wife ( Think I would have kept her around, sure she would have seen things my way with a little persuasion). After being in charge awhile the people are no better off under Sutherlands Leadership as they were under Maximilian's matter fact things are worst (Sound Familiar kind of like Iraq). Fiennes is now the one in prison (retraining camp) at the end of the movie, telling the story. Movie didn't do much for me, but I am sure there will be some who swear by it. 3 Stars from My Mind.
  • September 19, 2009
    one of the best anti-utopic/parody movies i've seen for a long time - the so called movie critics can go back to talking about mainstream hollywood crap please, since politicaly relevant movies never were their strenght

    in the spirit of 1984 this movie explores the concept of re...( read more)volution and contra revolution and of the corruption that power inflicts upon humans, of the the ilusuion of choice between both and of the damage that idealists can inflict upon the world, but by using a lot of absurdity it is easier to watch and even makes harder points

    watch it and forget the critics
  • June 20, 2009
    Interesting cast, nice idea.
  • March 29, 2009
    Nice movie, nice concept... story could have more detailed.
  • November 3, 2008
    excellent cast ....Sorry but my opinion is very personal to share
  • November 2, 2008
    An over mixed vision. I assume that more simple one could be told more. Not bad. I liked it.
  • July 19, 2008
    Excellent film, an interesting and dark (yet at some points still humorous) story of the corruptibility of humanity and evils of power. Can the world ever change?
  • July 5, 2008
    A sensational manifestation on a misguided revolution... Unreal tone of this allegory is brilliantly reflected in its visual abstractions... Good perfs from a wonderful cast...
  • January 15, 2008
    future set, a bit like 1984 and v fr vendetta, but nowhere near as enjoyable, or cinematic, but finnes does give it a go, and sutherland as reliable as ever
  • January 2, 2008
    Really liked this flick. Trippy!

Critic Reviews


June 16, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post

Writer-director Robert Edwards frantically throws in references to Orwell (Animal Farm and 1984), Lady Macbeth, Yeats, Mao, etc. full review

June 15, 2006
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

A sour satirical cocktail blended with ingredients oft-used in the recipes of Terry Gilliam and Paul Verhoeven. full review

June 12, 2006
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Political satire is so rare that it's a shame to watch the reliable Ralph Fiennes and Donald Sutherland lend their talents to one that is blind to its own incompetence. full review

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