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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Mild Violence, Not For Children, Profanity, Substance Abuse, Sexual Situations Movie Release: 2000 DVD Release: 12/26/2000 Format: DVD Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 37 mins Studio: Columbia TriStar Total Copies: 4 Genres: Comedy Drama, Showbiz Drama, Ensemble Film, Showbiz Comedy

Director Mike Figgis helmed this ground-breaking experimental feature, filmed with four synchronized digital video cameras in four separate locations. The story, outlined in advance but otherwise improvised, was enacted in a single continuous take, like a stage play, with the unedited images from all four locations presented on the screen at once. Figgis and his crew chose the best single run-through, and the result is the film's final release version. The story focuses on four main characters around the casting sessions for a film called Bitch of Louisiana to be directed by Lester Moore (Richard Edson): Alex Green (Stellan Skarsgard), the studio executive overseeing Moore's project; his wife Emma (Saffron Burrows); gangster Lauren Hathaway (Jeanne Tripplehorn); and her unfaithful lover Rose (Salma Hayek). These characters' paths cross as murder, infidelity, and dirty dealings are interrupted by an earthquake and its aftershocks. Time Code 2000 also features Kyle MacLachlan, Holly Hunter, Julian Sands, Steven Weber, Danny Huston, Viveka Davis, and Laurie Metcalf. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Xander Berkeley - Evan Watz
Golden Brooks - Onyx Richardson
Saffron Burrows - Emma
Richard Edson - Lester Moore
Salma Hayek - Rose
Holly Hunter - Executive
Kyle MacLachlan - Scott "Bunny" Drysdale
Leslie Mann - Cherine
Stellan Skarsgård - Alex Green
Jeanne Tripplehorn - Lauren Hathaway

This innovative DVD release of Timecode mirrors the creative nature of this unique film. It contains two versions of the movie: the original theatrical release (version 15) and the first complete take of the film (version one). These two variations are extremely different from each other, with adjusted story lines and performances. Director Mike Figgis does a feature-length commentary for each one, and both contain plenty of compelling insight. A highlight of this disc is the option of becoming the editor and controlling the sound levels in each square of the frame. The more compelling characters can be focused on, providing for repeated but different viewings. This DVD also includes a 19-minute video diary from Figgis that differs from the usual promotional featurettes, instead offering plenty of background information on his ideas and approach to the film. Also included are several nice DVD-ROM features, including Figgis' shooting score and links to the official web site.
=Timecode is presented in a full-frame 1.33:1 transfer to offer viewers easier access to each square. Even with this modification, watching this film on a small television will be difficult. This transfer looks excellent, especially for material shot on digital cameras. The 5.1 channel Dolby Digital audio track does a remarkable job of separating the sounds that spring from each portion of the frame. Unfortunately, version one only comes in a Dolby Surround 2.0 transfer. ~ Dan Heaton, All Movie Guide