DNA - the island of Dr. Moreau

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Movie
German title DNA - the island of Dr. Moreau
Original title The Island of Dr. Moreau
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1996
length 97 minutes
Age rating FSK 16
Rod
Director John Frankenheimer
script Richard Stanley
Ron Hutchinson
production Edward R. Pressman
music Gary Chang
camera William A. Fraker
cut Paul Rubell
Adam P. Scott
occupation

DNA - the island of Dr. Moreau (German alternative title: DNA - Experiment des Wahnsinns ), a film adaptation of the novel Die Insel des Dr. Moreau by HG Wells , was written in 1996 and directed by John Frankenheimer . The film opened in German cinemas on November 14, 1996.

action

Dr. In 2010, Moreau crossed human DNA with that of animals, thereby breeding monsters. He conducts his experiments on a remote island in the Pacific .

Edward Douglas arrives on the island after a plane disaster. He learns the truth about the experiments and tries to stop them. Moreau's daughter Aissa helps him. The monsters break free and begin to murder people.

Differences between book and film

  • In the book, the action takes place in 1887, not in modern times.
  • The surname of the protagonist in the book is Prendick, not Douglas.
  • A shipwreck brings Edward to the island, not a plane crash.
  • The character of Aissa does not appear in the book.
  • In the book, Dr. Moreau used vivisection to turn the animals into monsters and was expelled from England. In the film, Dr. Moreau of genetic engineering and was expelled from America by animal rights activists.
  • The film describes how Montgomery, assistant to Dr. Moreaus who was formerly a neurosurgeon .

Reviews

  • Lexicon of international films : “New film with flat religious trimmings that looks like a by-product of" Planet of the Apes ". In every respect the lowest level. "
  • TV Spielfilm 23/1996: "John Frankenheimer's remake of HG Wells' novel, which is no longer so utopian, goes down like a stone despite its" topicality "and some optical refinements: tortured dialogues and a star cast in a low performance."
  • Cinema : “The third film adaptation of the novel“ The island of Dr. Moreau by HG Wells is unquestionably the worst. Conclusion: DNA stupid, meaningless, abnormal. "
  • Time Out : The film is a patchwork of good and bad parts.

Awards

  • Nominations for the Saturn Award 1997 for "Best Science Fiction Film" and for "Best Make-Up"
  • 1997 Golden Raspberry for Marlon Brando ("Worst Supporting Actor")
  • Golden raspberry nomination for John Frankenheimer ("Worst Director")
  • Golden Raspberry nomination for Edward R. Pressman ("Worst Film")
  • Golden Raspberry nomination for Val Kilmer ("Worst Supporting Actor")
  • Golden Raspberry nomination for Richard Stanley and Ron Hutchinson ("Worst Screenplay")
  • Golden raspberry nomination for Marlon Brando and "that damned dwarf" ("Worst screen couple")
  • The German Film and Media Evaluation FBW in Wiesbaden awarded the film the title valuable.

Remarks

First directed by Richard Stanley , he was soon replaced by Frankenheimer. The film cost $ 40 million and grossed $ 27.7 million at the US box office. It was shot in Australia .

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ DNA - The Island of Dr. Moreau. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed August 24, 2017 .Template: LdiF / Maintenance / Access used 
  2. ↑ DNA - The Island of Dr. Moreau ( Memento from August 11, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) in the Dirk Jasper FilmLexikon
  3. ↑ http://www.cinema.de/film_aktuell/filmdetail/film/?typ=inhalt&film_id=112167
  4. ↑ Archive link ( Memento of the original from September 29, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.timeout.com