Just watched this on laserdisc yesterday after having not seen it since i was a teen. This is one of those films that gets better with age, I think its very underrated considering the talent involved.
I wouldn’t worry about spoilers in a movie from 1986. The folks looking this film up are probably looking for a discussion about the film. Glad to see someone covering it though! Cheers
The ending of this film made such an impact on my childhood. I've lived my life in a state of perpetual nastalgia and aware that the small choices we make can permanently alter our fates ❤
I loved this movie when it came out. As a murder/mystery fan, this put a real twist on it by being such a great period piece. Very atmospheric, and reminded me of a wonderful Agatha Christie mystery set in ancient Egypt. I have not found it on any of the streaming services. It seems to only be available on DVD. Thanks for this👍
No, it doesn’t seem to be on any streaming sites which is a shame because it’s a great movie that still holds up today. Thanks for the comment, Kellie 😎 ~ J
This movie is a fascinating look at a time and place that I think has been seldom depicted in a quality movie. I have seen it several times over the past 15 years, may be time for another look. Also, there is modeling of male mentoring.
You'll be glad to know this film has recently been restored in 4K format. I also watched the mini-series with John Turturro, that takes more characters and subplots from the novel, expands the main female part and adds an action girl (because too many men?). Quite decent show anyway but nowhere near Annaud's work in terms of atmosphere, especially the oppressive lock-in feeling.
I'm a big fan of the book but the film is excellent too. It's upfront about the fact that it's very much a cliffnotes version of the book, it omits a lot (though not all) of the history and philosophy and focuses on being a tight murder mystery and it does it well. It's much better than the miniseries from a few years ago which is much more failthful to the novel (as you'd expect given a 10 hour runtime against the film's 2) but somehow I just didn't find it at all engaging. I've long ago sold my DVD copy, planning to upgrade it to Blu-Ray but it doesn't seem to be in print on BR in the UK. Maybe I'll have to pick up another DVD copy.
Big fan of Maiden but I’ve never listened to Blaze’s contribution so I hadn’t realised about the connection, just had a listen to that one today, so I’ll have to give the whole record a spin finally!
@@cineXplorers The X Factor has some great moments - especially the darker tracks. Blood on the World's Hands is excellent, Lord of the Flies is really good, as is The Aftermath. The whole middle part of the final track is great too. A very different album, but a really great grower with some genuinely unusual territory for the band.
Great film. This film had its loss Columbia Pictures deal due to Sean Connery lack of box office appeal which the following year Connery had his comeback with The Untouchables.
Where can I find this film? I remember it from when I was a kid and really want to watch it again, but its not available from any major online retailers (last I looked).
Just watched this on laserdisc yesterday after having not seen it since i was a teen. This is one of those films that gets better with age, I think its very underrated considering the talent involved.
I wouldn’t worry about spoilers in a movie from 1986. The folks looking this film up are probably looking for a discussion about the film. Glad to see someone covering it though! Cheers
The ending of this film made such an impact on my childhood. I've lived my life in a state of perpetual nastalgia and aware that the small choices we make can permanently alter our fates ❤
This is one of my favorite books and movies!
I loved this movie when it came out. As a murder/mystery fan, this put a real twist on it by being such a great period piece. Very atmospheric, and reminded me of a wonderful Agatha Christie mystery set in ancient Egypt. I have not found it on any of the streaming services. It seems to only be available on DVD. Thanks for this👍
No, it doesn’t seem to be on any streaming sites which is a shame because it’s a great movie that still holds up today. Thanks for the comment, Kellie 😎 ~ J
It has just been reedited in 4k
Hey, it's great to see you chaps back 📽 😍 🤘
This movie is a fascinating look at a time and place that I think has been seldom depicted in a quality movie. I have seen it several times over the past 15 years, may be time for another look. Also, there is modeling of male mentoring.
One of my favourite movies as a kid.
Ron Perlman is a legend he starred in City of lost children.
He has amazing filmography.
90s Where a great Movie Decade. I hope great stuff like this comes back!
This was from 86
You'll be glad to know this film has recently been restored in 4K format. I also watched the mini-series with John Turturro, that takes more characters and subplots from the novel, expands the main female part and adds an action girl (because too many men?). Quite decent show anyway but nowhere near Annaud's work in terms of atmosphere, especially the oppressive lock-in feeling.
JUST GOT IN THE TUBI LINEUP IF YOU ARE IN THE USA... Definitely watching Tonight 🎉🥳🙏 thanks you guys
I'm a big fan of the book but the film is excellent too. It's upfront about the fact that it's very much a cliffnotes version of the book, it omits a lot (though not all) of the history and philosophy and focuses on being a tight murder mystery and it does it well. It's much better than the miniseries from a few years ago which is much more failthful to the novel (as you'd expect given a 10 hour runtime against the film's 2) but somehow I just didn't find it at all engaging.
I've long ago sold my DVD copy, planning to upgrade it to Blu-Ray but it doesn't seem to be in print on BR in the UK. Maybe I'll have to pick up another DVD copy.
A very good film, different spin, like a modern day crime drama based in medieval times. Loved it.
Just got in from a night out and lo and behold, I see you’ve made another video fantastic had to watch. Please keep it up guys!❤
We'll try!
great movie and also the last of austrian actor legend helmut qualtinger.
All I can hear is Blaze Bayley belting out the chorus to Sign of the Cross. Oh, and welcome back 😄
Big fan of Maiden but I’ve never listened to Blaze’s contribution so I hadn’t realised about the connection, just had a listen to that one today, so I’ll have to give the whole record a spin finally!
@@cineXplorers The X Factor has some great moments - especially the darker tracks. Blood on the World's Hands is excellent, Lord of the Flies is really good, as is The Aftermath. The whole middle part of the final track is great too. A very different album, but a really great grower with some genuinely unusual territory for the band.
What a great movie
Great film. This film had its loss Columbia Pictures deal due to Sean Connery lack of box office appeal which the following year Connery had his comeback with The Untouchables.
Where can I find this film? I remember it from when I was a kid and really want to watch it again, but its not available from any major online retailers (last I looked).
I would try eBay, seems like there's a few copies that are reasonably priced.
Just came out on TUBI
720p though
It is being re edited in 4K
A gem !
When will you guys review The Warriors (1979)
Can you dig it 🙌🙏
Now _all_ the guys are back 😁
Jean Jacques Annaud - Two Brothers (2004) - Guy Pearce! 😄
Cracking film.
Hey guys, can you review Frantic 1988 ???
Oh, that would be a good one to do! Thanks for the suggestion, Alan, we’ll add it to our list 😎
If Sean Connery was a monk, I don't think the woman would have realistically went with Christian Slater when James Bond is there!😂
Now I’m trying to imagine what this film would have been like if James Bond was the monk 😂
Elementary, my dear W-Adso-N... 😉
O fortuna
Carmina Burana
Carl Orff
Poteva starci bene come colonna sonora
Nel finale
You two had-to look-up the word, "Palimpsest"?
Stay on the internet, kids!
the book is better.
Your co-worker has looks maxed.
Huh? 🤔