6.4 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
This movie places some top thiefs, looking to steal money from a bank. The All-Star cast has many blunders on the way. Meanwhile a member of their group is missing and two cops chase after him.
Starring: Fred Gwynne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rubén Blades, William Russ, Corbin BernsenCrime | Insignificant |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Action | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
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Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 2.0 | |
Video | 3.0 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
For his second directorial effort, Jim Kouf returns to the tonal issues that plagued his previous endeavor, 1986’s ‘Miracles.” The screenwriter of “Stakeout,” Kouf isn’t sure what kind of movie his wants to make with 1989’s “Disorganized Crime,” so he samples a little of everything, initially starting with a crime caper before segueing into broader acts of comedy and strangely intense moments of robbery. It’s not a triumphant feature, though it does contain an impressive cast, with the actors trying to figure out their place in the story as Kouf wanders about, unable to master much suspense or laughs.
"Disorganized Crime" was initially released on Blu-ray in 2011, and now, in 2018, it's hitting the marketplace again. Sadly, there's no remastering involved, with the new viewing experience handling much like the old one. The source is old, offering baked-in filtering that limits agreeable detail, leaving the feature looking on the soft side, with flatness during rural visits. Textures aren't strong, only really coming through during sweaty close- ups. Colors are a bit more vibrant in the Kino Lorber release, and the Big Country palette is appealing, contributing brighter blues and greenery. Skintones are adequate. There are no stretches of damage detected. Framing on the Kino disc seems to be an improvement, eliminating Mill Creek's slight horizontal stretch.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix is a bizarre one, as music from David Newman seems to employ a strangely twisty, folksy sound to set the semi-comedic mood. Dialogue exchanges aren't troublesome, with voices coming through with required intensity and hushed thievery, leaving one to assume that the score is intentionally odd. Music supports as necessary, but it's never quite a confident as hoped, and perhaps this is an inherent issue. Sound effects are stable, with snappy gun shots and roaring engines.
"Disorganized Crime" is compelling in spots due the cast and their natural charisma. The rest of the feature doesn't share their appeal, with Kouf trying to sprint in slippers with this effort, unable to master the fine line between clowning around and dealing with the real world consequences of the criminal life.
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