7.9 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
One evening, private detective Mike Hammer picks up a strange woman, Christina, who's standing on the highway wearing only a trench coat. They're stopped farther on by strangers who knock out Mike and murder Christina. Although warned not to investigate by the police, Mike and his girlfriend and assistant, Velda, become ensnared in a dark plot involving scientist Dr. Soberin and Christina's terrified roommate, Lily.
Starring: Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart (I), Juano Hernandez, Wesley AddyDrama | 100% |
Film-Noir | 39% |
Mystery | 10% |
Crime | 8% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.67:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.66:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
French: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
French
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region B (locked)
Movie | 5.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Robert Aldrich's "Kiss Me Deadly" (1955) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French label Carlotta Films. The supplemental features on the disc include an original trailer for the film; new video conversation with director/writer/producer Larry Cohen; video interview with film critic and writer Philippe Rouyer; and the truncated ending of the film. In English, with optional French subtitles for the main feature. Region-B "locked".
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Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.67:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Robert Aldrich's Kiss Me Deadly arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of French label Carlotta Films.
The basic characteristics of the high-definition transfer are virtually identical to those of the high-definition transfer Criterion used for their Blu-ray release of Robert Aldrich's film in the United States. There are dramatic improvements in every single area we typically address in our reviews, from definition and clarity to image depth to contrast stability to color saturation. Furthermore, there are absolutely no traces of sharpening corrections. Also, where possible, dirt, noise and flicker have been carefully removed to give the film a very solid and very pleasing organic look. Finally, there are no serious stability issues. Also, there are no large damage marks, cuts, debris, scratches, or stains to report in this review. To sum it all up, this is a competent and very pleasing technical presentation that allows one to experience Kiss Me Deadly in an entirely new way. (Note: This is a Region-B "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-B or Region-Free PS3 or SA in order to access its content).
There are two standard audio tracks on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 and French DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0. For the record, Carlotta Films have provided optional French subtitles for the main feature.
The lossless English track has plenty of depth. Dynamic intensity is also satisfying. The dialog is stable and very easy to follow, but some mild background hiss occasionally sneaks in. You don't have to be worried, however, as it never becomes distracting. For the record, there are no pops, cracks, audio dropouts, or distortions to report in this review.
This is yet another very solid release from French label Carlotta Films. It is a terrific alternative for fans of Robert Aldrich's masterpiece Kiss Me Deadly residing in Region-B territories. As far as I know, outside of North America it is the only Blu-ray release of the film. I would also like to mention that the release comes with a very good new video interview with director/writer/producer Larry Cohen. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Les Tueurs
1946
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1967
La Nuit du chasseur
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Le Grand chantage / Édition Collector + Livre
1957
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Assurance sur la mort
1944
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