Nelson wright kiefer sutherland was the bold one who had the. I did see this many years ago, and it had been so long that it felt like i was just watching it for the first time. Kiefer sutherland is joining the cast of the reboot. We live in an age of unnecessary remakes but the new flatliners movie. This movie is very well written, with very great actors, and i strongly recommend this product. Watch flatliners free movie streaming the hero 2017. Sep 29, 2017 while many remakes struggle to break out of the shadow of their hallowed source material, the original flatliners was no ones idea of a classic, providing ample opportunities for. There was ample room for improvement and, even though audiences werent clamoring to revisit the material, one could envision a legitimate. Top 15 movies added to imdb watchlists in june 2017. The flatliners team could have saved their remake and. Flatliners 2017 niels arden oplev, ellen page, diego luna. Pixar has no sequels scheduled after the incredibles ii in 2019, plus more movie news.
Sep 29, 2017 the original flatliners, directed by joel schumacher from a script by peter filardi, teamed the newly minted julia roberts with the lesserknown peers kiefer sutherland, kevin bacon, oliver. Flatliners 1990 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Hes an ambitious, charismatic medical student who persuades classmates julia roberts and kevin bacon to take. Some commentators say that flatliners 2017 is a good movie, although some of them say that flatliners 2017 is a bad movie. Rent flatliners 2017 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Critic roger ebert praised the film as an original, intelligent thriller. Nelson wright kiefer sutherland was the bold one who had the bright idea of stopping his heart to see the afterlife. The remake directed by danish director niels arden oplev has nothing new in he story. While it boasts an impressive cast, striking visuals, and an. Seeking answers about the afterlife, chicago medical student nelson kiefer sutherland persuades his fellow pupils to help him end his life, and then resuscitate him in the nick of time.
Oct 02, 2017 its flatliners old vs new on movie feuds. Schumacher is too intent on pandering to the youth market to take the mad risks and plunges that make for a scintillating bad movie. Always remember dont trust the opinion of flatliners 2017 on the internet because the authors paid to write a comment. Kevin bacon and julia roberts in flatliners 1990 kiefer sutherland in flatliners 1990.
Flatliners 2017 five medical students embark on a daring and dangerous experiment to gain insight into the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of life. Overall, flatliners failed because it refused to venture into the unknown, and played safe with characters who wanted nothing but the opposite. How to build house, ground water, swimming pool and gym room in forest duration. Aug 10, 1990 what isnt in evidence is the sort of overheated lunacy that made the william hurt speedfreak trip movie altered states 1980 such delectable trash. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Keifer sutherland to star in new flatliners movie deadline. It is never stated but it will probably be very clearly understood that im the same character i was in the original flatliners but that i have changed my name and ive done some things to. Flatliners 1990 is a story about atonement and forgiveness involving these students who, in a sense, violate the gods and pay a price. The characters in flatliners are all medical students, and their egos are so healthy that during the course of the movie they engage in a competition to. No one can teach you that, but unless you somehow learn it, youll never be comfortable looking people in the eye and telling them what their chances are.
Parents need to know that flatliners is a remake of a 1990 thriller about medical students who flatline i. Medical students kill nelson kiefer sutherland and. Flatliners 1990 flatline scene 110 movieclips youtube. While many remakes struggle to break out of the shadow of their hallowed source material, the original flatliners was no ones idea of a classic, providing ample opportunities for.
Check out the new trailer starring nina dobrev, ellen page, and kiefer sutherland. If you are going to make a movie about medical students then you should at least have the base knowledge of what medical students can and cannot do like prescribe medication. I knew i was going to buy the 2017 remake of this movie, so i look forward to purchasing the original. Purchase flatliners on digital and stream instantly or download offline. This is a fabulous idea for a movie, but unfortunately flatliners represents the second failed attempt to do it justice. Sep 29, 2017 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing flatliners 2017 near you. Seeking answers about the afterlife, chicago medical student nelson kiefer sutherland persuades his fellow pupils. However, it is impossible to evaluate good or bad before watch flatliners 2017 full movie.
With kiefer sutherland, kevin bacon, julia roberts, william baldwin. One of the original members from the iconic movie flatliners is coming back for more. What isnt in evidence is the sort of overheated lunacy that made the william hurt speedfreak trip movie altered states 1980 such delectable trash. Flatliners 2017 watch full movie online netflix us. Flatliners 2017 cast and crew five medical students embark on a daring and dangerous experiment to gain insight into the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of life. Flatliners is a 2017 american science fiction psychological horror film directed by niels arden oplev and written by ben ripley. Before readers think were jumping the gun here for the sake of a headline. Flatliners 2017 full movie watch in hd online for free. Kiefer sutherland, who starred in the original 1990 film, returns in a new role in this remake featuring ellen page. What we get is a mediocre remake of a mediocre original not exactly mustsee.
Joel schumacher was intrigued by the spiritual and horrific aspects of flatliners, and enthusiastic about the possibilities of creating a visually exciting film. Despite some nice performances, it took a promising premise and squandered the potential. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your favorite films. Flatliners is a 1990 american science fiction supernatural psychological horror film directed by. Watch flatliners 2017 movie streaming online on your iphone. The film is both a standalone sequel to and remake of the 1990 film of the same name, and stars ellen page, diego luna, nina dobrev, james norton, and kiersey clemons. Five medical students experiment with near death experiences, until the dark consequences of past tragedies begin to jeopardize their lives. While it boasts an impressive cast, striking visuals, and an effective mood, flatliners never quite jolts its story to life. The original movie was smart enough to know how ridiculous it was, but this remake lacks that selfawareness. Flatliners 2017 full movie follow medical students experiment on near death experiences that involve past tragedies until the dark consequences begin to jeopardize their lives. The original flatliners, the 1990 psychological horror film directed by joel schumacher and starring julia roberts and kiefer sutherland, wasnt a good movie. Atheist david kevin bacon, playboy joe william baldwin and troubled rachel julia roberts also journey into the unknown, looking for meaning in their own lives. In 1990, joel schumacher directed the unforgettable flatliners, a original horror film with kiefer sutherland, kevin bacon, julia roberts.
Be the first to watch, comment, and share trailers and movie teasersclips dropping. Watch flatliners trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. The film is a remake of the 1990 film of the same name, and stars ellen page, diego luna, nina dobrev, james norton and kiersey clemons. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club when you link accounts. Kiefer sutherland and julia roberts lead a talented group of medical students on a dangerous journey to the other side of death. It follows five medical students who attempt to conduct experiments that produce. Trivia joel schumacher was intrigued by the spiritual and horrific aspects of flatliners, and enthusiastic about the possibilities of creating a visually exciting film. Find out where flatliners 2017 is streaming, if flatliners 2017 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Five medical students embark on a daring and dangerous experiment to gain insight into the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of life. Flatliners falls flat as a horror movie and fails to improve upon its source material, rendering this. Flatliners had every opportunity to improve on the original, and it doesnt take most of them. What we get is a mediocre remake of a mediocre original not exactly mustsee cinema. Its not a terrible film, and neither was the original.
The 1990 joel schumacher directed flick is a bit of a cult classic so its puzzling to see it get remade in 2017. The ellen page feature film currently has a 0 percent score on rotten tomatoes. In flatliners 2017 a medical student, ellen page convinces her colleagues which include nina dobrev, diego luna and kiersey clemons to participate in an experiment on near death experiences. The storyline of afterlife, sins and atonement is original and wellresolved. Deep in the bowels of a universitys medical school, a group of students intentionally kill themselves for minutes at a time to experience what lies beyond. Rent flatliners 2017 starring ellen page and diego luna on dvd and bluray. One of the things you learn in medical school, it is said, is how to think like god. In contrast, the washington post s rita kempley loved the film, calling it. I will not give the whole film away suffice it to say, i rate this as a classic. Jan 26, 2014 kiefer sutherland and julia roberts lead a talented group of medical students on a dangerous journey to the other side of death. As their trials become more perilous, each must confront the sins from their past while facing the paranormal consequences of journeying. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. Sep 30, 2017 it is never stated but it will probably be very clearly understood that im the same character i was in the original flatliners but that i have changed my name and ive done some things to.
The bold adventure begins when they trigger neardeath experiences by stopping their hearts for short periods of time. The flatliners team could have saved their remake and chose. I thought the original flatliners was okay, but i was never a big fan. The movie then moves on to explain this statement as nelson tries to convince joe hurley william baldwin, david labraccio kevin bacon, randy steckle oliver platt, and rachel manus julia roberts, four of his classmates, to help him conduct a dangerous experiment. Flatliners 1990 five popular young actors of the 1990s starred in the original flatliners film. A group of medical students explores life after death by. Unfortunately, the film flatlines roughly five minutes in, and never fully recovers. Sep 03, 2017 who was in the original flatliners movie. The original flatliners, directed by joel schumacher from a script by peter filardi, teamed the newly minted julia roberts with the lesserknown peers kiefer sutherland, kevin bacon, oliver. Flatliners flatlines on rotten tomatoes with 0 percent rating. It falls flat as a horror movie but the cast is good enough, and the scifi concepts are interesting enough, to keep it from crashing completely. That said, i was still at least partly on board for the potential of a flatliners tv series. Check out the official track list of the soundtrack of flatliners, the upcoming sciencefiction psychological horror movie directed by niels arden oplev and niels arden oplev and starring ellen page, diego luna, james norton, nina dobrev, and kiersey clemons.