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Rating: 2.4/5
Review: "Shadowland DVD review"

It is not a very bad Direct-To-DVD movie but it is the first half of the movie that ruins the whole of it. The first half is kind of cheesy and slow-paced. The second half turns out to be better than the first half by having bits of action and special effects and some 'not bad' camera shots. The movie could be better if it looks better and have a bigger budget. But of course, since this is a low-budget movie, the shots look dull most of the time. The only thing impressive is the special effects. Even the acting is not very good.

DVD special features-Rating: 3/5

To my surprise, it has load of special features. Its special features are really extensive for a low budget Direct-To-DVD movie. There is a making of (29 minutes) which shows behind the scenes. There is a featurette on the special effects in the movie (27 minutes) which shows great use of puppetry and other practical effects. Such a pity that it cannot save the movie. There are deleted scenes (26 minutes) which include an alternative boring opening scene and a bit of outtakes. There is a preview of another movie (2 minutes) which I can't remember the name. But it is something to do with shadow. Lastly, a featurette about the movie's rating (2 minutes) where the given rating to the movie is R and it is being discussed.

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