Description
Get ready for the onslaught as the novel that spawned the hit video game comes to the screen in a chilling sci-fi shocker that probes the very destiny of the human species! The nightmare is unleashes as the next stage in human evolution reveals itself in a horrifying synthesis of woman and monster! Terror has a form and her name is Parasite Eve, and now the live action feature that Variety called one of Japan's biggest hits of the year is about to take America shores by storm! Currently in theatrical release, Parasite Eve hits home video on 8/14/01. Order your copies now or be prepared to suffer the consequences.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 21 reviews)

vie I've ever seen

My friend's sister rented this because that's what she does - rents horrible B movies that go straight to video for obvious reasons.

Not only are the special effects less than thrilling but the acting actually manages to disappoint and just plain annoy much more than the terrible CGI.

The main actress made me want to tear my eyes out. Her voice... oh my god.... That slow, unnaturally high-pitched, baby mew of a voice. Her chin was practically glued to her chest; every shot of her was high-angled so we can see those famous (infamous if you ask me) doe eyes that these actresses love to bat.

As for the score of the film, my dad and I were on the edge of our seats! Boy, was that dramatic and suspenseful! Just waiting for the same exact song to play over and over and over and over and over.... Trying to clue us into what? Thinking anything in this movie is symbolic or important to the ludicrous plot?

Overall this is a waste of time and insulting to the viewer.
September 22, 2008

Simply touching...a romantic piece...

Now some people may say this movie is confusing...but thats why you have to pay attention to the movie. This is a movie you should really pay attention to and should probably know a little game knowledge...but not much is needed. All i have to say is that this movie has really touched me... Its a genius romantic piece. The main theme of the movie is love, and i say, if you are a fan of parasite eve, a fan of romantic/drama/sad storylines, a sci-fi fan, a fan of asian cinema, or jus at least interested in the movie, i reccommend you buy it. It's a touching movie. This has to be a favorite of mine and has even got me to buy the games, just to continue the storyline of the "little girl" Mariko Brea's daughter, Aya Brea, and her story many years after what has happened in the movie. So all in all this is a great movie that id reccommend seeing for anyone who is interested.
June 26, 2004

Somewhat Displeasing

I was very excited, as the other reviewers, to get this movie. However, it left a dry taste in my mouth. The movie is slow paced and confusing, but you don't need to have played the game to understand.
Mitochondria, an organizsm within the center of human cells, has its own DNA. These organisms, which provide our cells with power, have decided it's time to rise up and take their place at the top of the foodchain. The plot is the same for the game, only fills in the backstory and history of what happened in Japan. (The game takes place in New York.)
It's not a bad movie, but it's not a very good one, either.
June 20, 2004

booring

today i had just received my movie and watched it, and i was a bit disappointed. the movie was totally different than what i expected. its basically a love story and hardly any action and extremely dramatic. i thought the director could have given it a little more action and all but oh well. im sure the american version they are coming out with will be better. anycrap i give "Parasaito Ivu" three stars!
September 20, 2003

Pretty good, even though it was in japanese.

This movie was a great movie! I loved the game series so I figured I'd buy this movie. I must say I WAS disappointed to find that almost NOTHING from the game was in it, but the interesting storyline kept me watching. Yes, it is in Japanese BUT, there are subtitles. I recommend this to all parasite eve and movie fans!
August 14, 2003

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