Mission to Mars (DVD) ~ Gary Sinise (actor) Cover Art

Bookmark for this productThis link will open in a new window

Mission to Mars (DVD)

Gary Sinise (actor), Tim Robbins (actor) and Brian De Palma (director)
More About this Product
List Price: $14.99
Tower Price: $9.86
You Save: $5.13 (35%)
Add to BagAdd to Bag Click to go directly to the checkout.
This item qualifies for FREE Shop N' Save Shipping for orders over $25. Check individual shipping price.
Availability: On Sale - Ships in 12 Hours

Synopsis

After the first manned mission to Mars ends in a mysterious catastrophe, a new crew is assembled and sent into space to track down the missing astronaut and find out what really transpired. The crew includes a recently widowed husband, a married couple, and a fresh-faced upstart. Brian De Palma's big-budget thriller is aided greatly by its overflowing star power--in the form of the actors--as well as its spectacular visual effects.

Product Description
 [ Run a Quick Search on "Mission to Mars" starring Gary Sinise to Browse Related Products:  ]
Browse more products related to "Mission to Mars"
Browse more products related to "Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins and Brian De Palma"
Review

New York Times, 03/10/2000, p.E20, "...The visual design is spectacular, and the scenes of the Martian surface look so real that the picture could have been made on location..."

USA Today, 05/01/2000, p.54-6, "...Vivid and highly pleasing..."

Chicago Sun-Times, 03/10/2000, p.29, "...[With] sequences of real vision, awakening the sense of wonder that is the goal of popular science fiction....It has extraordinary things in it..."

Title Note

Armond White and Godfrey Cheshire of the New York Press each named MISSION TO MARS one of the 10 best films of 2000.

Distributor Note

Mission To Mars

From the director of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE comes the thrilling, eye-popping science fiction adventure MISSION TO MARS, starring Gary Sinise (SNAKE EYES) and Tim Robbins (HIGH FIDELITY). The year is 2020, and the first manned mission to Mars, commanded by Luke Graham (Don Cheadle, OCEANS 11), lands safely on the red planet. But the Martian landscape harbors a bizarre and shocking secret that leads to a mysterious disaster so catastrophic, it decimates the crew. Haunted by a cryptic last message from Graham, NASA launches the Mars Recovery Mission to investigate and bring back survivors -- if there are any. Confronted with nearly insurmountable dangers, but propelled by deep friendship, the team finally lands on Mars and makes a discovery so amazing, it takes your breath away. MISSION TO MARS is an action-packed rocket ride that will enthrall you with its stunning special effects and keep you on the edge of your seat.

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Release Note

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.40:1
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Stephen Burum - Director of Photography, Ed Verreaux - Production Designer, Hoyt Yeatman, John Knoll - Visual Effects Supervisors
Featurettes - 1. VISIONS OF MARS
2. SPACE SOUNDS
3. ENNIO MORRICONE AND THE MUSIC OF MARS
Making Of - 1. Visual Effects Analysis Production
2. Comparison Between Animatics and Finished Scene
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. Bonus Trailer - BICENTENNIAL MAN
Isolated Audio Track - 1. Music Score
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Art
Production Stills
DVD-ROM Features:
Other 1. Enhanced Playback Tracks with Information on Science and Culture
Trivia Game - 1. MARS EXAMINATION

Includes a bonus documentary "Visions of Mars" and Visual Effects Analyses.

Product Notes

In 2020, a group of astronauts headed by Luke Graham (Don Cheadle) set out to be the first humans on Mars. After they've landed, they investigate a strange noise near an unusual rock formation, and an unpredicted storm conjures up a living tunnel of sand that wipes out everyone except Graham. His pals back on a space station near Earth spring to his rescue despite the concern of their stodgy Russian captain (Peter Outerbridge) that in the year it will take to reach him, Graham will likely die. Nonetheless, they have to try it. Manning the spacecraft is Jim McConnell (Gary Sinise), a shaky but brilliant space cadet mourning the death of his wife (Kim Delaney); newcomer Phil (Jerry O'Connell); and married astronauts Woody (Tim Robbins) and Terri (Connie Nielsen). After various catastrophic setbacks, they make it to Mars in time to discover some shocking secrets, including the very origin of life in the universe. Highlighted by staggering special effects, this ambitious Brian De Palma film straddles the void between Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and Cameron's THE ABYSS, with imaginative results. The music is by Ennio Morricone.

Customer Reviews for "Mission to Mars (DVD)"

There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review!

Submit your Review

What's New and Exciting Around Tower
  • Sales & Promotion
  • Tower Great Gift Ideas
    Tower has Great Gifts for everyone on your list!
  • Tower Essentials Sale
    Visit the Essentials Sale for a wide selection and huge savings on your favorite entertainment.
  • DVD Classic Multipacks Sale
    Big Savings on your favorite classic Multi-pack DVD collections - including 20, 50 and 100 film box sets!
  • Lionsgate Movie Specials
    Browse the Boutique and enjoy Savings of up to 50% on selected DVD & Blu-Ray titles from Lionsgate Home Entertainment!
  • Paramount Movie Specials
    Grow your DVD collection with these classic and newly released movies from Paramount Home Entertainment, featuring your favorite Comedy, Action & Adventure and Classic films at great low prices!
  • FOX/MGM Movie Specials
    Take home your most cherished classics from Fox & MGM's iconic film library today when you browse our Classics Super Specials boutique.
  • Special Features
  • The Best CDs of 2007
    Amy Winehouse, hip hop legend Kanye West and popular favorite Paul Potts to lesser known gems Justice, Lupe Fiasco ...
  • The Best DVDs of 2007
    Tower Video presents the very best DVDs released in 2007, from our guru's picks to top selling and long-awaited releases.
  • Andy Palacio World Music Special Tribute Page
    The Tower.com family pay our humble respects to the life and career of one of the world's greatest musicians and social activists, Andy Palacio.
  • Browse Our New Blu-Ray Section
    With over 700 titles & new items added each week, Tower’s new Blu-Ray section offers recent releases, Blu-Ray bestsellers and great deals on your favorite high-def titles!
Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials