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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
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"One of the most terrifying movies I have ever seen." - A.O. Scott, New York Times
"The scariest airplane movie ever." - John Waters, Artforum
A unique and riveting theatrical experience, CHARLIE VICTOR ROMEO (CVR) is a performance documentary derived entirely from the “Black Box” transcripts of six major real-life airline emergencies.
When you board an airplane, who are those people in uniform to whom you entrust your life? What do they really do when things go horribly wrong? Derived entirely from the Cockpit Voice Recorder transcripts of six major airline incidents and accidents, CHARLIE VICTOR ROMEO puts the audience inside the tension-filled cockpits of actual flights in distress, offering a fascinating portrait of the psychology of crisis and a person’s will to live to the last second.
“[This] chilling and groundbreaking production stretches the boundaries of film, theatre, and the traditional documentary with this stereoscopic 3-D film of a stage play that recreates transcripts word for word. CHARLIE VICTOR ROMEO transports film audiences into the best seats of the theatre and delivers the intensity and gut-wrenching emotion of these emergencies via the unique approach of live performance.” - Shari Frilot, senior programmer Sundance Film Festival & New Frontier
directed by: Robert Berger, Patrick Daniels, and Karlyn Michelson starring: Patrick Daniels, Irving Gregory, Debbie Troche, Nora Woolley, Sam Zuckerman 2013 / 80 min / 1.78:1 / English 5.1
Additional info:
Region A 2-Disc Blu-ray Set
3D HD Feature
Anaglyphic 3D Feature
2D Feature
Director's Commentary by Patrick Daniels and Robert Berger
Captain Al Haynes presentation @ NASA Dryden May 24, 1991
CVR Scene 5 - JAL123 - LIVE @ PS122 August, 2004
CVR Scene 5 - JAL123, LIVE @ Rinkogun Theater Company, Tokyo, Japan July 26, 2002
PBS Newshour - “Cockpit Drama” June 6, 2000
PBS Newshour - “Medical Mistakes” March 26, 2001
Teaser Trailer 2013 #1
Teaser Trailer 2013 #2
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.730769 / 5 from 78 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Charlie Victor Romeo is a riveting documentary derived from real-life airline emergency transcripts, offering a unique and intense viewing experience. It has been highly praised for its gripping storytelling and exceptional slipcover artwork.
"Very cool and the movie looks great, nice slipcover artwork too" — Scott D.
"Such an interesting film covering the true events of plane crashes, with the scripts taken from the black box." — Kevin Z.
"Flying immediately after watching this film is not recommended." — Jeff M.
Reviews
A total surprise!
"I really enjoyed this one. A very unique film for sure."
— Marcus B. (4/5)
Very tense!
"Really unique documentary that works super well. The tension is very high throughout each re-enactment. A perfect companion to your viewing of Nathan Fielders The Rehearsal season 2."
— Jon B. (5/5)
Worthy blind buy
"This was such a cool film! The reenactments of plane incidents were pretty enthralling. Recommended for fans of theatre or planes/flying."
— Kristen s. (5/5)
interesting 3d
"Interesting use of 3D"
— Michael L. (5/5)
Truly Harrowing Documentary
"One of the most frightening films on a gut level I've ever seen in my life."
— Kyle G. (5/5)
Charlie Victor Romeo
"A good watch"
— Jason S. (5/5)
Yes
"Very cool and the movie looks great, nice slipcover artwork too"
— Scott D. (5/5)
Charlie Victor Romeo
"I appreciated how accurate and intense the acting is that makes every reenactment of these tragic scenarios remain dreadful and not silly or dull. The set pieces do not take me out of the scenes and I felt like I was listening directly to the blackbox recordings."
— Michael P. (3/5)
3D wonders
"Loved it!"
— Kyra R. (5/5)
Brutal
"Brutal theater of the mind. If you weren't already hesitant about flying, you will be after this."
— James G. (5/5)
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