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  1. Colin Jacobson

    Blu-ray Review The Jazz Singer (1927) Blu-ray Review

    Agree 100% - and it's an outstanding release. Nice reference to "SCTV"! Though I must admit that's never been one of my favorite segments...
  2. Colin Jacobson

    Blu-ray Review The Jazz Singer (1927) Blu-ray Review

    It does have story-related potential, but I think it explores those themes poorly. There's just no depth to any of it. For instance, the movie tells us of all Jack's conflicts but we never FEEL them - everything's on the surface. Again, it's not a painful viewing, but it's superficial and...
  3. Colin Jacobson

    Blu-ray Review The Jazz Singer (1927) Blu-ray Review

    Not if you've had a few Red Bulls! Honestly, it's just a really thin movie - thin characters, thin story, etc. There's maybe half an hour of actual plot/character development spread out to 90 minutes. It's a one-dimensional melodrama that I think is remembered solely for its historical...
  4. Colin Jacobson

    Blu-ray Review The Jazz Singer (1927) Blu-ray Review

    The movie's a snoozer, but it's an awesome BD!
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