- Joined
- Feb 8, 1999
- Messages
- 18,428
- Real Name
- Robert Harris
While some films are either designed as, or breed sequels, there are few outside of "The Road to..." that seem to go on infinitum.
In modern times, Friday the 13th and Halloween seem to be the big breeders.
And while the original The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a nicely hewn and expertly acted thriller, it spawned a couple of re-makes that don't live up to the original 1974 by director Joseph Sargent, and with Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw in the leads.
The second was a TV movie, released in 1998, and the third a 2009 theatrical directed by Tony Scott, which separated itself from the earlier films by making a major change.
Rather than spelling out the One Two Three in the main title, it's now 1 2 3.
I prefer the original concept.
The new 4k UHD of the original comes from Kino, based upon an MGM master, and it arrives in beautiful shape and looking like film.
Color, densities, black levels (important here, as much takes place in the NYC subway system), and grain all look pleasing.
As a film, it still works.
Image – 5 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 5 (DTS HD-MA)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 4
Upgrade from Blu-ray - Yes
Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate, HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
In modern times, Friday the 13th and Halloween seem to be the big breeders.
And while the original The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a nicely hewn and expertly acted thriller, it spawned a couple of re-makes that don't live up to the original 1974 by director Joseph Sargent, and with Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw in the leads.
The second was a TV movie, released in 1998, and the third a 2009 theatrical directed by Tony Scott, which separated itself from the earlier films by making a major change.
Rather than spelling out the One Two Three in the main title, it's now 1 2 3.
I prefer the original concept.
The new 4k UHD of the original comes from Kino, based upon an MGM master, and it arrives in beautiful shape and looking like film.
Color, densities, black levels (important here, as much takes place in the NYC subway system), and grain all look pleasing.
As a film, it still works.
Image – 5 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 5 (DTS HD-MA)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 4
Upgrade from Blu-ray - Yes
Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate, HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
Last edited by a moderator:
!
