Product: The Dead Zone [VHS] (1983)
Rating: 5.0
"The ice is gonna break!!!"
Outstanding movie! The absolute best of all Stephen King storys put to film. Christopher Walken takes you through a wide range of emotions as a reluctant psychic. The key to this film is the wonderful acting by all the players. Brooke Adams as the ex-girlfriend exudes the emotion of a woman with a confused heart in a way rarely seen on screen. The scene at the gazebo where Johnny Smith(Walken)might see the killer with his psychic abilities is astounding. The movie flows smoothly and gives you a clear understanding of how this type of psychic power affects moods, emotions and lives. Although not a big role, Martin Sheen as the sociopathic political wannabe is hands down his finest charactor. The saviour-like ending that precipitates world history is brilliant and mind blowing. Movies combining sci-fi and heart felt drama are hard to come by. This one has it all. Keep it in your DVD library. The dvd picture is decent but the sound could use improvement. A special edition containing the original movie poster artwork and many extras is greatly needed. You will enjoy it.