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Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Actors: Konstantin Khabensky, Vladimir Menshov, Valeri Zolotukhin, Mariya Poroshina, Galina Tyunina
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  153 reviews
Sales Rank: 4038
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Russian (Original Language), English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 114
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D2233748D
UPC: 024543237488
EAN: 0024543237488
ASIN: B000FFJ81C
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: June 20, 2006
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Night Watch is that rare film that--like The Matrix--is not only visually dazzling but creates an intriguing, seductive, and thrilling alternative world. A young man named Anton, after dabbling in black magic to bring back the wife who left him, discovers that the world is populated by fantastical Others (vampires, shape-shifters, witches, and more) who have chosen sides--Light or Dark--in an epic battle. A truce has been declared; both sides watch the other to ensure the truce is maintained. But a prophecy has predicted that a powerful Other will tilt the balance, and Anton--who is himself an Other--finds himself crucial to the prophecy's fulfillment. There's no question that Night Watch has weaknesses. Numerous plot holes get glossed over by pell-mell pacing, the visual conception of the apocalyptic battle between Light and Dark is curiously pedestrian (a bunch of knights fighting a bunch of guys in fur with swords--what happened to their various powers?), and more--but, much like similar problems with The Matrix, it doesn't matter. The alternative world Night Watch presents is so rich with possibilities that it takes on a life of its own, both as an imaginative universe and as a vivid metaphor for the moral complexities of our own lives--for example, though the forces of Light claim to be good, their often brutal actions call their virtue into question, and the forces of Dark make some compelling moral arguments on the topic. The movie is so overstuffed with ideas that many don't get fleshed out, but that only contributes to the sense of vitality and unexplored dimensions. Even the subtitles are used creatively. The impending sequels (this is the first film of a trilogy) may--like The Matrix--take all the stimulating possibilities Night Watch raises and drag them into the toilet, but for the moment, this is the sort of electric excitement that blockbuster movies promise but so rarely deliver. --Bret Fetzer
Description
Among normal humans live the "Others" possessing various supernatural powers. They are divided up into the forces of light and the forces of the dark, who signed a truce several centuries ago to end a devastating battle. Ever since, the forces of light govern the day while the night belongs to their dark opponents. In modern day, the dark Others actually roam the night as vampires while a "Night Watch" of light forces, among them Anton, try to control them and limit their outrage.
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 this thing is a bloody mess July 27, 2008
i don't think the reviews here give an accurate impression of what this movie is like. they keep mentioning "the matrix" & you think you are going to see a cool virtual reality sci fi film with heady philosophical points to make, but really it's more like an utterly depraved slasher/occult horror film. my mind wasn't stimulated because my stomach was too busy being turned. if you like watching people chug fresh warm pig blood & stab each other in the face this may be for you, but i was just disgusted.
 Vampyres, Witches and Dark Urban Horror in Moscow July 7, 2008
Based off a successful series of books (which I have, unfortunately, yet to read), Night Watch is part of a planned triology of movies detailing the struggles of The Others - supernatural creatures like vampires, werewolves, witches and stranger creatures that lurk, hidden amongst the mortal populace. Long ago, the armies of the Dark Others (who would exalt in their powers and enslave humanity) and the Light Others (who sought to protect humanity) fought each other to a standstill. On that day, they agreed to an ancient pact whereby the two forces would police each other. Set in modern day Moscow, this movie (and the sequel Day Watch) successful capture the feel of urban Russia.
The story revolves around Anton, an alcoholic Light Other who serves on the 'Night Watch' (policing the Dark Others). While on the trail of a pair of vampires, Anton runs across a woman who is surrounded by a dark vortex, which may affect the entire world! Behind the scenes, the action is overshadowed by the figures of Gesser (leader of the Light Others) and Zavulon (ruler of the Dark Others). The story is quite richly detailed and elaborate (hey, it IS Russian after all) and the action goes by very quickly, but you will get sucked into the plot. Despite the supernatural elements, and the brilliant special effects, these are actually fairly understated. Nonetheless, this is one of the most brilliant applications of the supernatural that I've ever seen in a film.
For those who want to see a new direction in Sci-Fi, Horror and Fantasy, I strongly recommend checking this film out, along with it's sequel 'Day Watch' and the forthcoming 'Twilight Watch.' Especially if you are a fan of Russian/Eastern European film-making. I only wish more American film-makers would take a cue from Moscow and make movies this good! It is phenomenal, even breath-taking! Loved it!
 A Russian Vampire movie June 30, 2008
The eternal war of the Dark against the Light is fought by
the "others". One of the others is tricked into betraying his only child to the Dark.
A very bloody movie with very strange special effects,
more like a western sword and sorcery than science fiction.
For an atheistic 'Communist' culture such a movie must of been forbidden.
The times are really changing and they really don't have any priests
to appeal to to drive out evil spirits.
Here a victory for the Dark side is recorded:
I suppose we can blame this of Ronald Reagen?
 Great movie - too high priced June 29, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
When will Fox Home Video learn $40 list price and sale at amazon of $28 is too high priced.
This movie has been out for years on DVD and is avail for alot less elsewhere.
Call me when this is avail on sale for $19.95 or less
Night Watch April 15, 2008
Night Watch is a very good movie but, in order to get the full extent of the movie and understand the story line, "Day Watch" needs to be watched simultaneously. The plot becomes clearer with both movies. I really enjoyed it.
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