Stigmata DVD

"Stigmata", is a modern classic. It's full of style and riveting drama in equal measures.Unfortunately, this new much awaited UK Blu-ray, does not pass muster in any way.I found the picture quality, though perfectly watchable; sadly lacking in the detail and tight definition that a film like Stigmata cries out for.View on a Sony 40" TV, the picture is full of grain and crawl on close inspection and brings nothing to the table that the UK MGM DVD does not.If you already own the last MGM DVD edition, (featuring the 2 version options before the film starts), don't bother with this.The extras are the same as the previous DVD edition, except the extremely important option to watch either version of the film.The Directors ending is here, but only available as an extra, not as a full film viewing option, which was extremely disappointing.I will be keeping the MGM DVD as I prefer to watch the Directors Cut.Anyone who has a region free Blu-ray player, should buy have a look at the US MGM Blu-ray, as it will probably be a much better transfer.EUREKA! seem to have simply took the original transfer used by MGM for the original DVD release, and slapped it on a Blu-ray disc without any work being done on it at all.This type of poor effort, especially on a film that is only 17 years old, is made all the more annoying, when you see the meticulous effort that was put into the new transfer's to Blu--ray of such classic's as 55 Days at Peking, The Sand Pebbles, Lawrence of Arabia and Zulu.Stigmata, a beautiful film that has been sadly treated for it's UK Blu-ray debut.

Stigmata tells the story of Frankie Paige a self confessed atheist who suddenly starts suffering from the stigmata, the wounds of Christ.This film is not your ordinary possession movie. It is stylish and dramatic with a great soundtrack. Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne and Jonathan Pryce are all fantastic.This is a modern classic and one of my all time favourite films. I've lost count of the number of times I've seen it and I never tire of watching it.

I saw this film years ago and was reminded of it recently so bought it. It's a great film with the wonderful Patricia Arquette (Medium) and equally wonderful Garbriel Byrne. Arquette is Frankie Paige, an atheist hairdresser who loves to drink and go clubbing with her mates. When her mother sends her a rosary that she buys from a pedler whilst on vacation in South America as part of a small parcel of souvenirs (unaware that it was stolen from a newly deceased and highly devout priest), Frankie starts to experience the stigmata, (the 5 wounds of Jesus Christ before and during his crucifixion). A Vatican priest called Father Keirnan (Byrne) who specialises in religious phenomenon (but with a scientific background) hears about her and goes to investigate. When Frankie starts to write in Aramaic (the language spoken in the time of Christ) the words of Christ which go against the church (Rome), it brings out the dangerous aspect of an institution (the church) that seeks to hide the truth from the masses to protect it's position (and wealth). Thus begins a very real and heart-opening journey for both Frankie and Father Keirnan on many levels.The acting is fine and there's a great soundtrack as well as being nicely shot.

If you own the dvd of stigmata this is DO NOT BUYthis so called HD1080 transfer is a joke,this like watching a slight dvd upgrade..you would be hard pushed to tell the difference between this blu-ray and the dvdIf you own a blu-ray like the mummy or apollo 13 you will be disappointed with this release,but you will have a nice looking coaster..be warned.Picture quality 2/5 bad,bad,bad

A gripping, first class thriller of a film with an amazing cast (Gabriel Byrne, Patricia Arquette and Jonathan Pryce). A great storyline and a film which resists going anywhere near the blood and gore 'genre' that other lesser films fall into regularly. I can't understand how 'Stigmata' isn't up there with the great spiritual storyline thrillers of cinema (i.e. Films like the Davinci Code, Angels & Demons & End of Days).

Patricia Arquette is wonderful as the protagonist Frankie Page, inadvertently readying herself for her future role in the excellent TV show Medium. Stigmata does unfortunately revert to some of the old "possession" images that audiences have gotten used to, but the filmmaker's intention to show real emotion and originality is thankfully present and correct. I prefer the happier theatrical ending, where Frankie survives, cradling doves just as Saint Francis of Assissi did <3.

This is a great film and the upgrade to Blu Ray is nice, good price too. This is underrated and there is some great performances from the cast.

It's a fantastic drama about a poor girl that gets hurt by the same things that happened to Jesus when he was crucified. Gabriel Byrne and Jonathan Pryce are very realistic as catholic priests, each with a different attitude towards what's happening, and poor Patricia Arquette plays out her helpless agony in a very disturbing way.