Theatrical Release Date:May 28, 1982 Release Date:October 25, 2005 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:Expedited shipping available Shipping:International shipping available Condition:Brand new, factory sealed, and shrink wrapped.
Editorial Reviews:
Product Description Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 10/25/2005 Rating: Pg
Amazing movie - great acting on all partsSeptember 16, 2008 The Escape Artist is a fascinating story about a boy who uses his skills as an escape artist and magician to get revenge on the small town that imprisoned and killed his father. The cast include Raul Julia, Teri Garr, and Desi Arnez, all of whom turn in rich performances. Griffith O'Neal, son of Ryan O'Neal, actually trained with magicians and performed the tricks shown on camera. The music score is worth buying by itself.
Film has potential, but failsJune 20, 2008 I was excited to see this film because it dealt with escape artists. Not true.This movie slow, dull,and never comes to any conclusion.The kid is interesting, but they don't develop his charactor much.The storyline is totally unbelievably and acting so-so. Don't waste your time or money on this grooner!
A Never Ending Sense of magic.November 30, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well what do I have to say about this gem?It is a journey of our five senses into the realms of funny,imaginative,nostalgic,and infinite magic.Five stars are not enough.
Quirky Film Worth Checking OutNovember 11, 2005 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Francis Ford Coppola formed Zoetrope studios with the intent of offering offbeat fare that otherwise would not have received financing by the major studios. This was an eminently noble goal but ultimately it was films like this that did not find an audience or widespread distribution that bankrupted Coppola. This should not be an impediment to any adventurous viewer in checking this film out. Though highly imaginative in part the film's central premise is somewhat slight involving a young magician (Griffin O'Neal) who picks the pocket of the ne'er-do-well son(Raul Julia) of a town's corrupt mayor(Desi Arnaz). What elevates the film is terrific performances by the actors not the least young O'Neal. O'Neal in the title role is magnetic and projects a worldliness that betrays his youth. I can't recall O'Neal in any subsequent films but I do recall his involvement a few years later in a tragic boating accident that took the life of Coppola's son. Julia is terrific as well in a part that a lesser actor would have overplayed. Interesting supporting roles include Jackie Coogan("The Addams Family") as a magic shop owner and Gabriel Dell(the Dead End Kids as O'Neal's uncle. Teri Garr, however, is criminally wasted in the role of Julia's girlfriend.
A Childhood Dream Come TrueMay 24, 2005 7 out of 8 found this review helpful
One of the first films I saw as a child and I loved it - a true masterpiece. I only ever saw it once and I made a lifelong promise to myself to see it again. Now I hear it may soon go to DVD and the suspense of such a prospect is almost too much to bear! It's a fantastic film, a real treat and a classic well worth adding to any DVD collection.
