Christopher Walken as The Angel Of Death...PERFECT casting.
This series of movies details a war in Heaven between opposing factions of angels, those loyal to the Word of God and those loyal to the Archangel Gabriel (played superbly by Christopher Walken), who is jealously unwilling to be placed on a lower shelf than human beings in receiving God's love, being that we humans (or "talking monkeys", as sneeringly referred to by Gabriel and later Zophael throughout the series) were gifted by The Creator with a soul, which the angels lack.
I won't detail each movie in the trilogy in terms of plot specifics (each movie is reviewed separately under its respective title), but I will go so far as to say that this represents a most original Biblical crisis, foretold in an innovative style. Each movie has its own merits as well as detractions, but the main reason for owning the full set is of course Christopher Walken. He's obviously enjoying himself throughout the entire series, and as a result he gives an inspired performance as an...
Bare Bones Assortment... Not Complete, or Warranted (in this manner)
Short & Sweet:
1) According to the back of the box set, there are no bonus features (on any disc).
2) Prophecy II (2/Sequel), is NOT included in this "Collection", despite them all being made & distributed through Miramax (so there's no excuse of, "Don't have the rights", etc.)
Summary:
If all they can give Prophecy fans, is somewhat better picture & audio (and even that is debatable, via Standard DVD w/ 'upscaling')... and none of the extras that were contained on the original DVDs (features, commentaries, etc.)... Not to mention, the 2nd Movie, which is after all, the springboard for the 3rd; & anyone unfamiliar w/ the series will have a huge gaping whole in the story-line as a result... Then why waste your money?
Keep your DVDs... and if you're really itching for an HD Experience - pop the DVDs in your PS3 or Blu-Ray player for the 'upscaling'... I'm sure it's just as good as what this is, considering they clearly didn't spend any time or effort on...
Boxed set the only way to get part 2 now?
I wrote a review for part one and part 3 which were both superb movies, but part 2 I can not find to write a review although I do own the dvd.
Part 2 I do feel helps greatly to understanding part 3 much better although wasnt *as* good as the others, but still in all rights, a great movie!
Enjoy!
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