47 reviews

Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 101 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6

MPN: D11234D
ISBN: 6305971935
UPC: 013131123494
EAN: 9786305971931

Theatrical Release Date: August 3, 1984
Release Date: September 19, 2000
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The Philadelphia Experiment takes as its jumping-off point an incident that is now paranormal legend, the U.S. Navy's supposed 1943 induction of an extremely powerful electromagnetic field around a destroyer in Philadelphia, causing its crew to become transparent, go insane, burst into flames, and so forth. The movie takes the tack that this was to render the ship invisible to radar, because of the war that was on. The test goes awry, however, and two of the crew leap forward in time to the filmmakers' present tense, 1984, where a similar experiment has caused a vortex that has trapped the 1943 ship and its crew along with a small Nevada town. The key to unbollixing this sad time-fracture lies in our heroes, the two time-travelling crew members, David Herdeg (Michael Pare) and Jim Parker (Bobby Di Cicco), whose electromagnetic instability keeps drawing them painfully back to the vortex to set things straight. This is silly stuff, but it's very fun silly stuff. One might cavil at gaps in plot logic, such as when Michael Pare seeks out the '80s version of his partner and finds more or less a trauma patient, while subsequent action contradicts this characterization. Still, there are plenty of still-worthy special effects, creating the requisite sense of awe and wonder. And for romantic interest, there's Nancy Allen's '80s girl paired with Michael Pare, affording plenty of amusing occasions for culture comparisons, most notably when Pare sees Ronald Reagan on TV, says, "Hey, I know that guy!" and refuses to believe he's president. --Jim Gay

Description
The experiment that should never have happened 41 years ago...is still going on.

Philadelphia, 1943: A top-secret experiment is underway to make U.S. Navy ships invisible to enemy radar, but something goes horribly wrong, and the Battleship Eldridge disappears. Two sailors jump overboard...and are mysteriously transported 41 years into the future. On the run and trapped by the past, can they stop the experiment that has torn a hole in time?

Michael Pare (Eddie and the Cruisers) and Nancy Allen (Carrie, Dressed to Kill) star in this provocative sci-fi action hit, executive produced by Halloween creator John Carpenter!

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3 out of 5 stars

The Philadelphia Experiment August 4, 2008
Blenda Bewley (Burton MI)
We enjoyed seeing this again. We'd not seen it for years. It's good viewing and will be good for our collection.

5 out of 5 stars

the Philadelphia Experiment July 29, 2008
Nakorn Boonprasert (Lamphun, Thailand)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

people who love michael pare will love this movie,when Pare was young and fresh with Nancy Allen in a sci-fi about time travel.The sailors from U.S.
Eldridge were enjoying themselves before reporting for an experimental expedition in philadelphia; making a test that belived to make the whole
battle ship invisible to enemy radar.Actually, something went awry wrong and no one understands it until 41 years later.The big ship opened a time worm hole or went back through time , and two sailors jump ship to find
themselves in the present era.John Carpenter does a great job here. viewing is a great fun to see and understand what are taking place. The story is superbly told, and in balance. The fx is much better than the
present time which is too much work of computer.The picture is sharp and clear, and worthy for collection.Buy and enjoy it always.

3 out of 5 stars

Mediocre June 15, 2008
EAS (Seattle, WA)
I had seen this show years ago and remembered it as being better than it is.
A good story brought to film by mediocre screenwriters, a mediocre director, and mediocre actors. Above all, the direction suffered the most.
Not a bad movie or loss of time spent, just not as good as it could have been. Glad it wasn't too expensive.

3 out of 5 stars

Philadelphia Experiment March 20, 2008
J. Massey (Oregon)
This movie is supposedly based on a true story. It's not the most believable movie I've ever seen but I still find it very enjoyable to watch nonetheless.

5 out of 5 stars

One of the Best Time Travel Movies Ever March 5, 2008
Kyle R. Pierson (El Paso, TX)
I'm a sucker for time travel movies. Even bad ones will garner a little interest from me. One of the best ever made was THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT.

During an experiment in which the government is experimenting with ways to cloak a naval ship from radar, two guys are accidentally transported 41 years into the future - where the exact same experiment is still taking place.

What happened to those who remained back with the ship is even more disturbing and are images that I'll never forget.

I don't want to give up any more information, as I don't think it is necessary to give away any more plot points. It's an incredible story that I believe appeals to both men and women.

What is even more bizarre is that the experiment itself actually happened - and what is said to have really taken place may be equally hard to believe.

Of course, years later, THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT 2 was released losing all of the originality of its predecessor.