Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire'

Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire'

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 24, 2005

Runtime

1h 13m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

78%

Original Title

Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire'

Production Companies

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Lauzirika Motion Picture Company

Director

Charles de Lauzirika

Description

A documentary on the making of the 2004 film "Man on Fire," mixing movie clips, behind-the-scenes shots and interviews of cast and crew. The program covers the flick’s genesis and very long path to the screen, adaptation concerns and changes from the original story, the choice of Mexico as a location, research into real-life kidnapping and various case studies, training and realism, casting and characters, shooting in Mexico City and location issues, cinematography and the movie’s distinctive look, Scott’s style on the set, and general thoughts.