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February 6, 2016
Another amazing movie discovery thanks to the recommendations made in this thread
Made in 1967 by director John Boorman, POINT BLANK seems to be a very dark film made during the experimental period of the late 1960s. It's editing is quite stylish, telling a time fractured story intertwined with memories of its main character (Walker), as he seeks revenge on a man that left him stranded during an illegal money payoff. Filled with scenes of violence and sex, the mood is often tough.
One of my favorite moments in the film takes place in a club where one of the most violent fights in the movie takes place against a movie back screen with the sounds of a screaming singer. It's probably a scene that will stick in the back of your mind for quite some time.
The best part of this film, for me, was the inclusion of Caroll O'Connor. His appearance comes at the end of the film, it's only brief, but highly enjoyable to watch.
...Oh, almost forgot to mention that this film features the introduction of a young actor named John Vernon who would go on to play the infamous Dean Wormer in ANIMAL HOUSE some 11 years later.
The Blu-ray transfer is quite good. This is a Warner release, so you know that quite a bit of effort was put into cleaning up the presentation. Colors are strikingly vivid. There is a good amount of detail in the picture, with the exception of some of the darker scenes. However, it's quite astonishing to see how well the dark scenes look. I can imagine if not for the 1080p transfer, they would look very muddy.
This is just a terrific film that I can see myself watching over and over again. Highly recommended purchase.
Another amazing movie discovery thanks to the recommendations made in this thread
Made in 1967 by director John Boorman, POINT BLANK seems to be a very dark film made during the experimental period of the late 1960s. It's editing is quite stylish, telling a time fractured story intertwined with memories of its main character (Walker), as he seeks revenge on a man that left him stranded during an illegal money payoff. Filled with scenes of violence and sex, the mood is often tough.
One of my favorite moments in the film takes place in a club where one of the most violent fights in the movie takes place against a movie back screen with the sounds of a screaming singer. It's probably a scene that will stick in the back of your mind for quite some time.
The best part of this film, for me, was the inclusion of Caroll O'Connor. His appearance comes at the end of the film, it's only brief, but highly enjoyable to watch.
...Oh, almost forgot to mention that this film features the introduction of a young actor named John Vernon who would go on to play the infamous Dean Wormer in ANIMAL HOUSE some 11 years later.
The Blu-ray transfer is quite good. This is a Warner release, so you know that quite a bit of effort was put into cleaning up the presentation. Colors are strikingly vivid. There is a good amount of detail in the picture, with the exception of some of the darker scenes. However, it's quite astonishing to see how well the dark scenes look. I can imagine if not for the 1080p transfer, they would look very muddy.
This is just a terrific film that I can see myself watching over and over again. Highly recommended purchase.