Nicole plays the perfect part in this series.she has such a open face that tells a thousand story's at a glance. i would love to see her get back with her old flame johnny.they are so suited for each other but i know it would take out the whole mystery of the series.i would like to see them interact more in the series.it always good to see the jealousy that it brings into the story.i feel that his Son is not involved enough in the film.the son and father should go camping and stuff to get the husband to get jealous.this could bring a whole new meaning with the husband being jealous of Nicole and johnny and the son.the whole series is a very true to life series if you think of what mediums can pick up from people.Nicole all i can say is you really rock in the series and it would never be the same if you left.thanks for making my week worth waiting for.Robin

I never would have believed that Anthony Michael Hall could act like this! This endeavor is wholly impressive. This is the same guy who played Rusty Grizwold in the first Vacation movie. He also starred in Weird Science, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and more recently he portrayed Bill Gates in the Pirates of Silicon Valley! *rolls my eyes* Geez. And now, here he is, putting out the quality performance of an accomplished actor! Simply amazing. It simply is not possible that Robert Lieberman pulled from him a great performance, as nothing Mr. Lieberman has ever done has been noteworthy, as yet. Is this a fluke?We can only wait and see.In my opinion, Mr. Hall successfully surpassed Walken's performance with this remake!He is completely believable in the impassioned portrayal of a coma victim who awakens to find himself imbued with powers he can neither explain nor understand. The cinematography of this straight-to-video endeavor is astounding. The pans and the cut-ins are pure professionalism; truly inspired work. The flash backs experienced by Mr. Hall's characters are quite realistically portrayed, lending a feeling of reality to the tale that otherwise was not present in the original theatrical release. Some critics and movie fans have questioned my rating this version higher than the original, but I stand by my judgment of this work. The sense of reality is so high with this adaptation, where the Christopher Walken version is now badly dated and lacks the serious hard-core feeling of this production. "Atmospheric" doesn't cover it.All in all, this is much more poignant. The finished product really surprises you. The original is still a classic, and should not be negated. Rather, I suggest you watch the original, then watch this one, and determine for yourself.It rates a 7.4/10 from...the Fiend :.

This is an excellent, first rate series and way better than the original in my opinion. Anthony Michael Hall is utterly perfect as Johnny. He has that certain something that gives his character great intensity and warmth. I'm not the biggest TV fan anymore but with this show, I am totally on the edge of my seat. Take another look at Anthony Michael Hall, he is superb.Great cast, great directing, great plots...this is what good entertainment should be about. I highly recommend it to all.

The straight to video version of the dead zone is a great movie provided you dont expect the whole plot of Greg Stilson in it. For time constaints and budget this flick only focuses on the Murders and how Johnny Smith has to stop the killer. Not as good as the origional movie but worth renting for a good scifi/drama. Highlights: anthony Michael Hall's Johnny Smith.6.9/10