4K REVIEWS: THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTED + ONE FROM THE HEART + HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD & GREAT ESCAPER
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- Опубликовано: 29 май 2024
- 4K UHD Blu-ray reviews to The Night of the Hunted (1980) directed by Jean Rollin, One From The Heart (1982) directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Hitman's Wife Bodyguard (2020) directed by Patrick Hughes which is the sequel to the hugely successful 'Hitman's Bodyguard' but this sequel failed to generate much at the box office possibly owing to it being released in 2020 during the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Finally, a review of the Blu-ray release for The Great Escaper (2023) directed by Oliver Parker and starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson.
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I first saw 8mm in 2003 when I turned 18. Rented the then ‘old’ VHS in the 10 for $10 discount shelves at our local movie store. I watched it alone in my dark basement on a 14” TV. That movie stuck with me for weeks after that. Even a couple weeks I was telling the wife we should watch it. I think everything worked in the way that movie was made. The characters, the sets, the tone. As a kid growing up in the early stages of the internet and pornography finding its way on there (Pam Andersen and Tommy Lee sex tape), this film gave a dark, seedy underbelly to that sort of ‘goings on’.
Morning Jeremy. 8mm made me realize that snuff movies were real and not the urban myth they were made out to be. A disturbing but great film that has lost none of its power since I first saw it in the cinema. John.
As someone who recalls the VHS era, I certainly do not understand why people get nostalgic for it. Not only pan and scan and horrid quality, but plenty of titles that quickly went OOP as One From The Heart did. Had to make do seeing this on 35mm in 2002 at the BFI and was happy to learn that just under 2 yrs later the USA released a spruced up DVD release, which served me well until I got hold of this 4K release a month or so ago. The film isn’t anything deep, but there is no denying that IMO this film is the father of the modern musical. Shame it took nigh on 20 yrs for Moulin Rouge to finally stress how ahead Coppola was at the time, not to mention he wanted to streamline the production process (and failed) with Electronic Cinema (or better known as the forebear of Digital Cinema)
I'd never come across One From The Heart at all. I don't think I'd ever even heard of it. I don't tend to like musicals but there are a few that appeal to me and this is one of them. I'm not sure if Mr. Coppola was pointing the way for video projection in cinemas but the adoption of the video cameras within the film cameras was certainly the way to go. Perhaps the everyone involved got a little obsessed with that though which is understandable but wouldn't have helped that balooning budget.
John.
@@moviecollector5920Not a fan of musicals either. I always say musicals are for the stage, not the screen (that’s how close minded I am😊) I first heard of One From The Heart due to reading about it in biographies of Coppola and it’s production history. IMO the film is an aesthetic marvel whilst both Kinski and the great and sadly late Raul Julia are for me having pure fun.
@@spaceodds1985 We watched 'My Fair Lady' again recently when my mother stayed with us for a few days. I always rather liked that one but I think it's rather brilliant now. I'm getting old!
John.
John, They are playing The Terminator 40th anniversary at the Prince Charles Cinema. I was hoping they were going to show this in 35mm and it looks as they are not. What a shame. Gale Anne Hurd will be attending!!!!
A major shame IMO. This is a film that has to be viewed in 35mm and I was lucky to see it at the PCC a few years back. So much so that I had trouble watching it on BD at a later date. Missing frame, cigarette burns scratches… perfect.
I know someone with a print too so we could have probably got that sorted out. However, there has been some sort of embargo against screening any of the Terminator films until a new one has been and gone apparently. John.
@@moviecollector5920 Really? Is JC being difficult again?
@@spaceodds1985 It might have been a false story but it's what I was told and the reason why Robocop was being booked everywhere with film projection capabilities (and doing very well as a result). John.
@@moviecollector5920 That's odd. There hasn't been a new Terminator film since 2019. The PCC has played 35mm prints of T1 and T2 since then. I know Cameron is Pro-Digital and doesn't rate film. I hope he isn't preventing film screenings of his films. I've seen Aliens twice on 70mm in recent years. Avatar is playing as part of BFI IMAX's 25th Anniversary, but it's a Digital IMAX DCP, and I doubt IMAX 70mm prints of it from 2009 will ever see the light of day again.
It's funny as back in the day Cameron paid out of his own pocket for 70mm blowup prints of True Lies and Titanic when Fox refused. As they were the highest quality presentations available before showing feature films on IMAX 70mm became an idea.
I really enjoyed The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. The reason why it didn't do as well as the first is down to The Pandemic, unfortunately. The first was released in 2017. The second was set to be released in Aug 2020, then for obvious reasons had it's release put back a year. Sadly a lot of people were still avoiding cinemas then. I don't know how well it's done on home media, but I can imagine people liking it.
I did realize the pandemic caused the problem with Hitmans's Wife's Bodyguard David but only after I'd recorded all the blurb and then took a close look at the boxes for the close-up shots. I think the same problem caused the low take for TENET and Last Night In Soho so some great films got all but killed by that pesky virus. And now we know what we know we wouldn't have taken any bloody notice if we'd have known then! John.
Hey John, I saw "One From The Heart" on its original release and have always loved it. Can't wait for the US release. Agree with all your comments - not for everyone. Always lovely to see you on screen.
Thank you Rob. We did well with all four of those discs which was a lucky. 'The Great Escaper' looked like a surefire hit but the others could have been misfires... thankfully they weren't. John.
I’m hoping they bring back the 20 DVDs for a £1.00 again I will keep looking for another great deal.
If they do please let me know Paul and I'll send you a long list!!!
Nice reviews, John. Thanks!
You're welcome Jim. John.
Hi John
Really enjoy your content and reviews
I was wondering how big your cinema room (dimensions width and length) is and how big the screen is you use
Evening Danny. The screen is actually the wall painted matt white brilliant emulsion (nothing better) and just a few inches under ten feet wide. The room is 11ft 3in by 11ft 5in. John.
Thanks for this video which brought back some old memories. In the early 80's going the movies was probably the most common form of dating my girlfriend in São Paulo, Brazil. That city is very cosmopolitan and we always checked out foreign films at the Gaumont Cinemas - well my girlfriend always dragged me to them. ON other occasions we'd go to regular ciemas which all had the larger screes i those days. There I watched Blade Runner, Alien, Flash Dance , Raising Arizona, Rumble Fish, 9 1/2 weeks, many more, and "One from the Heart". I can't remember one scene from the movie, but I do remember it was quite different from the normal fair, and that I did like it. I consider myself lucky to have seen so many good movies in their original release versions. Thanks for the review!
I had assumed One From The Heart only got to cinemas in the USA briefly before being pulled from the market Jimbo so thank you for telling us you actually saw it down there in Braaaazil! Your girlfriend sounds like a good 'un to me so did you marry her?
John.
Hi John. Will you be connecting you lazerdisc player in to your projector. Love you vids 👍
I haven't yet Matthew but I might try this with our 18 year old HD projector because that has a standard video input on it and as a result I think it produces better imagery than either of our 4K players can from older equipment. Currently we're enjoying the Laserdiscs through the telly but even that isn't as good as our sadly deceased CRT for LD.
John.
I have just revisited 8MM and you are absolutely right- it's a film that stays with you. There is a decent 1080p bluray available from Germany if you fancy upgrading the DVD by the way. I am a huge Michael Caine fan and I'm interested is seeing that particular pick up of the 4 you choose. One of my favourites with Michael Caine is 'Harry Brown'- another gritty film that stays in the mind. The original 'The Italian Job' is being released on 4K too in the UK any day now-a must buy if the transfer is better than the controversial US release. Can't have enough Mr.Caine on 4K! (imagine how nice those French Mediterranean scenes would look if 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' ever got a 4K release! Very enjoyable video- thanks as always...and by the way, how to you organize your collection?...I am always peeking over your shoulder and wondering!
First of all, there is no organization to my disc and video tape collections. They just go back on the shelf in the order they're watched. I think that if I see a Blu-ray of 8mm I'll have to buy it but the DVD projects rather well so I'm not in any rush. It was probably ten years since I last gave that one a spin. I have the Blu-ray of 'Harry Brown' and that's another with Michael Caine at his best. His best might well be 'The Italian Job' but my favourite film he stars in is 'Zulu'. I did mention that towards the end of this video but cut it out because it was running on far too long. I've never actually seen 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' all the way through so that's another one on the ever lengthening list of movies I've still got to see. He is brilliant in 'The Great Escaper'. He says it's his last film which I can understand. What a great way to bow out after a great career in the movies.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 ...forgot to mention, another classic Michael Caine film finally released on bluray not too long ago in France (fully English compatible), 'Sleuth' also starring Lawrence Olivier. Another must see film! regards, Hugh
Good reviews all round John. I was surprised, and maybe a subject for a future video? when you mentioned buying on impulse for the full price of a movie you’d never heard of based purely on what you saw and read on the box. I have bought randomly very rarely like tgat, and at the very least will have heard or seen some mention or reference of it.
I’ve only seen the Hitman’s Wive’s Bodyguard of the four of these, I find Samuel L Jackson one of the best cursing screen actors, he can pull it off in practically any role and with many different tones and meanings behind it. (The only other ones who come to mins are Danny Aiello, James Woods, and Denis Farina). I think where The Hitman’s Bodyguard got the balance right of action and comedy, so that there were a lot of unexpectedly funny moments which you kind of felt guilty for laughing at, with the sequel they leaned too heavily into the comedy, and dipped a bit more than a toe into spoof territory.it’s the usual issue of a sequel being amde without being as good as the first movie unfortunately. Supposedly the movie that holds the record for the most curse word is The Wolf Of Wall Street, with a number in the 700’s - effectively an average of almost 4 swear words each minute of screen time!
In other news, Point abreak now has a release date set for a uk 4k release in August - so some 8-9 months after the U.S. release. No info yet on who the releaser is here, but I don’t think the company that did e american disc ever releases things here. Possibly also there are different rights issues in this country,. Also no idea if the source will be the same from the internegative, would be strange if it wasn’t though.
Andrew
Morning Andrew. I think I enjoyed 'Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard' more than the first film but I might change my mind when I watch them both again one day. I couldn't get through 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and had to turn it off before the end. It wasn't only the language which I didn't find funny, it was the general theme and all the sex which felt dirty to me. I saw Mr. DiCaprio at the premiere for that film which wouldn't have been my first choice for a film of his. I was coming out of the pub next door and there he was.
I quite often buy when I look at what is on the shelves in HMV and FOPP. That's the beauty of having shops I suppose.
John.
Our local Charity shop was selling 20 DVDs for a £1.00 but now it’s only 4 for a Pound,I like to buy a film mainly Warner Bros on the Snapper Cases.
Cor, the best we ever nabbed was ten for £1 so you take the top spot there Paul. It amazes me what people will get rid of. CD sized discs can be taken out of the cases and kept on spindles which then take up no space at all but people get rid of them because they think an empty house is preferable.
John.
Hi John regarding Michael Caine, its worth checking out the blu-ray if you haven't already, called "Is Anybody There?" its really good.
Why have I never heard of that film? I will watch anything with Michael Caine in it... although I might draw the line at sufferring through Jaws 4 again! Thanks for the recommendation Graham, now get back into your cinema!
John.
John I must look out for it,I bought Bullitt starring Steve McQueen and Star Wars The Last Jedi a week or so ago I only paid 50p each for them in a Local Charity Shop.
We've been purchasing a lot of Blu-rays and DVD's in a charity shop lately. 3 for £1 and that includes active 3D Blu-rays. John.
Great work John.......yea 8mm left me shocked for a few days........
It made me realize that snuff movies really do exist. A great film that I've never tired of even though it's a bit of a difficult watch. John.
Thank you John.
Well done Cheekster. First again. John.
Thanks John for review
You're welcome Craig. John.
Well, this is a first you reviewed four and I don’t have three of them. The Hitmans body guards wife was not as good as the first but looked great, cheers.
I'd have to watch them both again Gary. I think the sequel is more comedic and that is probably why I think I enjoyed it more than the original movie. John.
@@moviecollector5920 My latest pickup, Runaway Train with Jon Voight, The Arrow version a real favorite.
Great video John :)
If you liked 8mm then you should also check out Hardcore from 1980 directed and written by Paul Schrader.
It has a very similar story and great cinematography by Michael Champion who also shot Taxi Driver.
I got the US import bluray of 8mm, it was only made available in the US and Australia.
I don't think I've ever seen Hardcore Kashie so thank you for the recommendation. I was told in an earlier comment on this video that there is a German Blu-ray for 8mm too so it looks like there are two options for me to keep an eye out for. I hadn't watched that DVD in around ten years though so I probably won't exactly in a rush to see the film again for a while.
John.
Hi John! Thanks and some great pick ups there! Havn't seen any of these so you have my interest. In comments there is some talk of the decline of the cinema and what a scary thought but real. Been taking kids to some screenings lately for example got to see Dune 2 finally , a showing of 2001 A S O, Gone With the Wind and I see this week coming Saving Private Ryan will rescreen but empty theatres John just crickets and sky high prices for food.. So high and so depressing. Even wanted 6 dollars canadian for a large cup of tap water. Small dixie cup free.. We have fun at the cinema so hopefully it dosnt die out John. Great video I'd like to see the French noir film Hope you have a great weekend and cheers for now D in BC!!
Evening Dave. At Film Is Fabulous on Saturday we're going to try to start a discussion about a reintroduction of D-150 into cinemas. Those lenses will work with any projector providing the image fires out straight and not at an angle like just about all home video projectors nowadays. A 120 degree curved screen would be the expensive part but then cinemas would have something different which we wouldn't realistically be able to do at home. 3D would be sensational to keep the kiddies happy too. We'll see how this plan goes but it probably won't get far as cinema managers/chain managers/owners don't seem to have must of a clue these days.
As for re-releases at the moment, the only way to guarantee an audience is to show a film print.
John.
Greetings from Santiago de Chile. It may be a coincidence but there are many things in common between "One from the Heart" and "Megalopolis". In both films Francis Ford Coppola said that were personal bets that could not be produce under the model of Hollywood studios. The funny thing is that both movies are huge productions that needed the distribution of a company the size of Paramount, Columbia or Universal to obtain any kind of profits. I believe Coppola is one the greatest filmmakers of all time but not a brilliant producer that can deliver from time a time a film that could connect with the regular audiences and not only with art house's groups. I really want to watch "Megalopolis" but right now I would have to wait until it is release in 4K by a boutique label because there is no possibility of a theatrical release here in Chile. And to be honest unless chilean theaters and distributors make changes in their model of exhibition I will support physical media and streaming as a way to enjoy movies in the best quality possible. Adiós amigo.
I'd only just heard from a friend this afternoon that Mr. Coppola was possibly repeating the route he went down with 'One From The Heart' with his new film 'Megalopolis'. Cinema over here isn't doing well either and I only tend to go to a cinema when I know a film print is playing because I've had such bad experiences since the introduction of video projection in cinemas. There are some good ones but it tends to mean long journeys so it's easier and cheaper to await a 4K disc release and watch a better presentation at home. So you're not alone Gaspar. I think cinema is in terminal decline almost everywhere so something has to change otherwise it'll be curtains soon!
Mr. Coppola has made some brilliant films over the years. Looks like he's still a driven man and will take risks for something he believes in.
John.
The Great Escaper is one of my "to watch list". I've been watching a lot of WW2 movies in recent months and this seemed like the right way to finish it. Thanks for the reviews John. Excellent to hear your thoughts as always
It was all I could do to hold back the tears a few times during The Great Escaper Darren. A very moving film and brilliantly acted. John.
As soon as I saw the trailer I knew I'd be buying it. I think I'll likely be like you holding back the tears. I've taken a bit if a break from the WW2 movies as obviously they can be a bit heavy. Have you got any recommended WW2 movies?
@@KeepYaHeadUpTS Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk' for sure and also 'Darkest Hour' with Gary Oldman. I expect there are loads I'd recommend if I thought about it for long enough but if you want the best education for the USA side of the Japan side of the war then the ten part series 'The Pacific' is probably the best thing I've ever seen. The remake of 'Midway' from a few years ago was a good education too but possibly a little too colourful picture quality or some to take seriously. Last year's 'Oppenheimer' was an education too but as with 'Dunkirk' it's really got to be seen in genuine IMAX to get the most out of it.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 both Dunkirk & Darkest Hour were early watches in my WW2 movie marathon. 2nd time seeing Dunkirk and enjoyed it so much more. Those flying scenes in full screen... wow. Can only imagine what they were like at the BFI. Also have brilliant movies like Schindler's List, The Pianist, Book Thief amongst those I've watched. Also got Saving Private Ryan, The Pacific and Band of Brothers lined up before Oppenheimer. Thanks for the reply and recommendations John 😊
@@KeepYaHeadUpTS Paul Verhoeven's 'The Black Book' is a bit different too and if you can find the 101 Films Blu-ray release with the booklet that makes it feel even more special.
John.
Hi John, have you ever covered Dolby Cinema? Would be interested to hear your thoughts in terms of picture quality (with dual laser projection) and sound quality (using Atmos, with Dolby made loudspeakers). Cheers
That's not really on my lists of interests but video projection has improved in more recent years. Getting back to the quality we enjoyed in the 1990's would be nice but I think we're a way off that yet. What is needed is some different thinking and to do that we need to look to the past for the solutions of the day and with that in mind we showed a D-150 lens in public for the first time yesterday. I intend to push this for cinema use today wherever possible but I'll need a bigger platform than this little RUclips channel.
If you look up Dimension-150, the beauty of it is that is will work with any cinema projection system. This means that even video projectors still in use from 20 years or more ago will get the benefit. It will make going to the cinema a worthwhile pastime again.
John.
Indicator make superb packages John , I recently got the Tod Slaughter set and it’s outstanding. Would love to know your opinion one day on Once Upon a time in the West 4k, it’s got so much controversy surrounding it, some say it’s great some say it’s a disappointment because of the bd-66 disc, it’s one of my fav films, I’m kinda waiting on you to give it the thumbs up then I’ll buy it 👍🏼
Trevor at Double Bill Movies did a fabulous review of Once Upon A Time In The West. He explains a whole lot and covered it again in a video he put out yesterday. Have a look at his review and bear in mind he was a quality controller in the disc production business for many years and you'll understand all you need to. I believe others are claiming too much image noise reduction has been applied but you can see from the snaps Trevor displays that that's a load of codswallop!
John.
Did I just see the long kiss goodnight in 4k ?? You must do a review on this film including any extras please 🙏
Evening Carlos. I think you saw The Long Kiss Goodnight on LaserDisc. I could do a review of that one but I'm not sure where anyone would be able to purchase a copy these days! It's a great PAL LaserDisc though and great fun. John.
@@moviecollector5920 so that was a copy of LKG laser disk mixed in with your 4k reviews ? I have the Blu-ray great movie BUT it did not come with any extras at all so I think when they release it on. 4k I’m hoping they would fill it with extras and bloopers
I was sitting on the fence for The Night of the Hunted. Seen the trailer and looked intriguing, though it didn't register sci-fi, nor porn stars as actors. Now that it has your seal of approval I might get this one as the limited edition is still available...
Don't expect a masterpiece Mubai but more something that's a little bit different and intriguing. I knew nothing going into it and that might have made the whole air of mystery feel a little bit more appealing than it otherwise would have done. Great location which gives it a dystopian feel. Worth a try for £25 with a very good and informative booklet of 80 pages.
John.
@moviecollector5920 Sold, just ordered it from HMV.... 😅
@@LaughMuBai I hope you like it Mubai. It might be worth reading the little book first so you get into the feel of the whole thing. John.
Hi, John I have a question for you. I’m a big Sean Connery fan and I just discovered a movie The Offence, have you seen it and do you have an opinion on the Masters of Cinema Blu-ray? Russia House is one of my favorites what do you think?
I don't think I've ever even heard of 'The Offence' Gary. I'm not the biggest Sean Connery fan but I think he's brilliant in Highlander, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Untouchables and as the voice of the dragon in Dragonheart. I still have so many of his films to see and enjoy though but I struggle with some of the early Bond films now so I'll have to try a few of those again soon to see if I've really gone off them. I expect I'll still very much enjoy Thunderball though which I always thought was his best Bond.
John.
@@moviecollector5920 I’m surprised you don’t know this, since it’s a British crime drama from the 70’s. You didn’t mention Darbie O’gill and the little people amongst your favorites.
@@garyharper2943 I haven't seen Darbie O'Gill for years Gary. I'll try to do better in the future! John.
@@moviecollector5920 I sometimes forget, you’re just a kid.👶🏻
@@garyharper2943 Yes Gary, I'll certainly never grow up.
salut voila une bonne vidèo sur tout sa bien comme toujour
Bonjour Alain et merci. J'ai pensé à toi pour cette vidéo à cause du film français 'La Nuit Des Traquées'. John.
@@moviecollector5920 merci beaucoup
Hello John...are you going to review "The Abyss" and Aliens" or are you avoiding being sucked in 😅
I'll do Aliens eventually but I know the film so well that watching any home video release of that one doesn't exactly thrill me. It will be a good excuse for one of my retrospective videos along the lines of Star Wars and Alien though. £25 for something I'll never watch all the way through seems a bit of a waste of money right now so it can wait a while.
The Abyss should look great irrespective of anything that may have been done to it simply because it always looked great.
John.
Thanks for sharing John,I seem to remember a film from the 1950’s with a similar name called Night of the Hunter I think it Starred Robert Mitchum.
My neared HMV Store is about 25-30 miles away.
Evening Paul. I think there was another film by the same name last year too which is why the spine of this disc caught my eye on the 4K shelves in HMV. I took a look at it and decided it looked interesting enough to buy despite not being the film I hoped it was.
John.
Oh I know the one in the 1950’s is one I seem to remember,not sure if I’ve heard The Great Escaper,I haven’t bought a 4K Movie for a while.
@@paulallenMacca The Great Escaper is a Blu-ray Paul and it's so cheap now. Worth a watch but try not to cry your eyes out because I did feel the emotion so much during that one. I could watch it again right now which is a sign of a very good movie. John.
8 mm is truly disturbing and highly underrated. One From The Heart is on the other hand terrible, there is absolutely no point in keeping watching once Nastassja Kinski has left the screen for the last time.
One From The Heart is sure to draw different opinions but that will not mean it is a bad film. Even for those who don't like it, it's a very interesting film to study as I found out when going through the myriad extras. John.
I warned you about all that profanity. Obviously it didn't bother you as much as it did me.
I think you prepared me for it Timothy. But as soon as Mr. Jackson appeared in the opening sequence with his laugh booming out I laughed along and didn't stop until the end. John.
@moviecollector5920 glad to be of service. Are you going to review the ocean's movies?