7.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Harry Plotnik, a once-notorious Jewish gangster, finds his numbers racket slipping away after his release from prison. Under pressure from well-meaning relatives, Harry makes an erratic effort to go straight, triggering a series of humiliations and petty disasters.
Director: Michael RoemerDrama | 100% |
Dark humor | Insignificant |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Crime | 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 5.1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
1970’s “The Plot Against Harry” has an interesting exhibition history. The picture was shot in 1969, with writer/director Michael Roemer confident in the process, but initial reaction to the movie was muted at best. The effort was eventually shelved after a single theater release in 1971. In 1989, Roemer was inspired to try again, submitting the feature to film festivals, where it acquired a second life and critical praise. Roemer’s endeavor was revived, finally reaching audiences, and it’s quality work from the helmer, who submits a fast-paced study of building pressure on a criminal trying to balance the chaos of his life. It’s a sharply acted and textured understanding of stress, with Roemer taking the material to weird and wild places of conflict and control.
The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation for "The Plot Against Harry" offers a good look at frame information. Skin particulars are present, exploring the age range of the cast, and costuming delivers textures with period outfits. Interiors are also defined as the main character makes his way through various confrontational situations. Exteriors retain depth as well. Cinematography remains defined, with crisp whites and deeper blacks. Grain is well resolved. Source is in decent condition, with some scratches and jumpy frames detected.
The 5.1 DTS-HD MA mix offers a frontal listening experience. Dialogue exchanges are clear, capturing character interactions and group bustle. Musical offerings are appreciable, with decent instrumentation. Low-end isn't challenged.
Roemer captures terrific atmosphere with the picture, which visits various living spaces and religious events, bringing viewers into the Jewish community as Harry reconnects with family members, sometimes unwillingly. The cast is aces, with Priest just marvelous as Harry, and the ensemble has a cracking script to work with, which pulls off a juggling act of conflicts and concerns while never really slowing down to study anything in great detail. "The Plot Against Harry" is sharp and involving, infused with tremendous personality by Roemer, who commits to an eventful character study, embracing the challenge of extraordinary turmoil and guilt coming for a man facing his mortality.
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