Brainstorm
1983 Directed by Douglas Trumbull
Synopsis
...The Ultimate Experience
Two brilliant research scientists have invented a device capable of recording and playing back sensory experiences only to have devastating results when one of them records their own death.
Studio
Genres
Popular reviews
More-
Described as a "neglected gem" in the Belfast Film Festival brochure, Brainstorm has an interesting idea but fails to capitalise on it and has been neglected for a reason.
The film is centred on a team of scientists and their new invention that allows one person experience the senses and memories of another, however the military soon get involved look into developing it as a tool for war. Unfortunately Brainstorm never really gets going, it takes a long time to get anywhere and when something of note does happen, you naturally expect the whole thing to kick up a gear but it never quite happens and large periods of the film feel like an endurance test. It's a shame as…
-
More like Brainfreeze.
That was stupid. I could'nt think of anything clever to say and that's the best I could come up with. The point is that this kinda sucks. There I said it.
-
Interesting, high-concept film that does not quite deliver despite the very best intentions. The early idea of a device that can record someone's experience to be played back to someone else is great and was taken for 1995's "Strange Days". The potential here was great but it never goes as far as it could. Director Douglas Trumbell was clearly less interested in the story than he was of the visual design and his own new aspect ratio. MGM backed away from his idea, which was an early form of IMAX, but now on BluRay we can get an idea of what he intended. Most of the film is in regular aspect ratio, and therefore an unmodified box in the centre of the screen, but when we are seeing through the film's device we push to full widescreen.
-
La propuesta de esta peli me volvía loco de pequeño. La vi 30 veces, aunque ya no recuerdo nada. No descarto que sea una mierda pinchada en un palo.
Un dispositivo que te permite grabar y recuperar cualquier experiencia en todo su abanico sensorial. Exactamente como volver a vivirla. Exactamente como en Strange Days, pero unos años antes.
-
Has some pretty cool ideas which aren't elaborated on very well.
-
Decent, with some good ideas. However they never feel fully realised.
Recent reviews
More-
Described as a "neglected gem" in the Belfast Film Festival brochure, Brainstorm has an interesting idea but fails to capitalise on it and has been neglected for a reason.
The film is centred on a team of scientists and their new invention that allows one person experience the senses and memories of another, however the military soon get involved look into developing it as a tool for war. Unfortunately Brainstorm never really gets going, it takes a long time to get anywhere and when something of note does happen, you naturally expect the whole thing to kick up a gear but it never quite happens and large periods of the film feel like an endurance test. It's a shame as…
-
Interesting, high-concept film that does not quite deliver despite the very best intentions. The early idea of a device that can record someone's experience to be played back to someone else is great and was taken for 1995's "Strange Days". The potential here was great but it never goes as far as it could. Director Douglas Trumbell was clearly less interested in the story than he was of the visual design and his own new aspect ratio. MGM backed away from his idea, which was an early form of IMAX, but now on BluRay we can get an idea of what he intended. Most of the film is in regular aspect ratio, and therefore an unmodified box in the centre of the screen, but when we are seeing through the film's device we push to full widescreen.
-
La propuesta de esta peli me volvía loco de pequeño. La vi 30 veces, aunque ya no recuerdo nada. No descarto que sea una mierda pinchada en un palo.
Un dispositivo que te permite grabar y recuperar cualquier experiencia en todo su abanico sensorial. Exactamente como volver a vivirla. Exactamente como en Strange Days, pero unos años antes.
-
This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
-
Has some pretty cool ideas which aren't elaborated on very well.
-
The story was okay, but the changes in aspect ratio, James Horner's score, and the awesome matte paintings pushed this baby to four stars.
-
Decent, with some good ideas. However they never feel fully realised.
-
Pretty interesting concept, almost like a predecessor to Eternal Sunshine, however it's a shame that Natalie Wood passed away during the making of this film.
-
Cerebral thriller. Mostly well done, but some of the character motivations aren't well fleshed out. Great visuals.