Product: 1492 Conquest Of Paradise [Import - Definitive Edition]
Rating: 5.0
Don Adrian de Moxica II
Below is the review I wrote concerning this movie a year ago. The only DVD version was a full screen Hong Kong boot. The reason I am plugging this movie again is the new 1492 Definitive Edition release out of Brazil. It is region 0 (1&4). It is to my knowledge the first widescreen release available in the U.S.I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a Paramount release. It was originally due 11/16/04, and now has been postponed indefinately. This Defintive Edition is highly recommended. Below is the original review of the movie itself.****************************************************************The main reason I purchased this DVD was the character of Don Adrian de Moxica so skillfully portrayed by Michael Wincott. It was in my opinion the strongest performance in the entire movie, but unfortunately lasted a mere 35 minutes before....well I won't say in case you have not seen the movie yet.Aside from Wincott's stunning performance was that of Armande Assante who did an excellent job portraying Sanchez, council to Queen Isabel (Sigouney Weaver). Sadly the only reason I gave this movie four stars instead of five was the character of Columbus. I like Gerard Depardieu quite a bit but could not get past the French accent on the Italian explorer. Perhaps a better choice could have been made.The soundtrack in strong and moving. Vangelis' music fits perfecly with the gorgeous scenery through out the entire film. Lots of atmosphere.For reasons unknown, Paramount has opted to hold back the release of this film on DVD. Maybe because Christopher Columbus is deemed so 'Politically Incorrect' these days. Lesser films than this have gotten Paramount's royal treatment. I ended up purchasing a fairly decent release from Hong Kong. Unfortunatley it is full screen and I am unable to veiw the movie in all it's intended splendor, but it will have to do for now.