6 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
While in town on shore leave, Joe meets, falls in love with and proposes to Anne, a beautiful woman he rescues from an attacker. Anne, however, has a past: she's a prostitute and a former heroin addict on the run from her well-connected pimp, Harry. With the help of his friend Chris, Joe must make sure Harry can never threaten Anne again.
Starring: Frank Stallone, Christopher Mitchum, Karen Mayo-Chandler, Anthony Caruso, Gary WoodDrama | 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 (48kHz, 24-bit)
BDInfo
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
When there’s a sleazy, violent human trafficker taking over the streets of San Pedro, California, who are you gonna call to save the day? Well, Frank Stallone, of course! The actor/musician/famous brother returns to screens with 1987’s “Savage Harbor” (aka “Death Feud”), which pairs him with another notable last name, Christopher Mitchum, tasked with portraying a couple of sailors just looking for some time away from ships, soon getting caught up in the local area’s prostitution scene, challenging a crime boss for the safety of women everywhere. Writer/director Carl Monson (“Please Don’t Eat My Mother!”) isn’t big on production polish, simply trying to deliver a VHS-ready actioner with some skin, horrible human behavior, and close-ups of a snarling Stallone, who takes to the hero role with visible discomfort, perhaps fully aware of what kind of movie he’s making.
Vinegar Syndrome gives "Savage Harbor" a refreshing for its Blu-ray debut, with the AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation securing the feature's bright locations and meaty close-ups. Detail is terrific throughout and reaches as far as the original cinematography permits, as a few bad shots are easily identified. Facial surfaces are textured, along with costuming, which ranges from thick pea coats to silky lingerie. Distances are precise and interiors are open for survey. Colors are exact, with wonderful blue skies and natural skintones. Bar lighting and signage also delivers lively hues. Delineation is ideal. Source runs into some speckling and mild scratches. Grain is fine and film-like.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix provides a crisp understanding of the limited technical achievements found in "Savage Harbor." Dialogue exchanges are defined, preserving performances as actors work their way through hushed encounters and louder action beats. Synth-based scoring needs are met, backing the feature with a sharp electronic sound. Atmospherics come through as needed, handling a feel for coastal activity and bar and hotel interiors. Sound effects are satisfactory.
There's a substantial amount of unsavory behavior in "Savage Harbor," as Monson has little patience for anyone who isn't a heterosexual male. When the movie manages to get away from such ugliness, it's actually entertaining in a low-budget, no-not-THAT-Stallone kind of way, with some appealing locations to explore and a few surges of action that keep the actors on the move. And if you happen to love avocados, "Savage Harbor" shows a lot of respect for the fruit, placing it as a symbol of peace and domestic harmony, which is just the right amount of lunacy the endeavor needs to remains distracting.
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