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Sea of Love, from Universal, is a thriller that holds up nicely after 18 years.
As an HD release, it looks far superior to it's SD counterpart, but as a gritty film, shot with a generally underexposed look, isn't going to be anyone's HD test film.
And it isn't meant to be.
What it is, is a reasonably accurate representation of what director Harold Becker's work looked like on film.
A couple of points that I noted while considering this film.
Mr. Becker and Mr. Pacino are apparently moving forward toward a 2009 release of a remake of the 1955 caper film, Rififi. Rififi would be their third project together.
If one reads down into the list of credits -- 19th billing to be exact -- for Sea of Love, you'll note a character named "Black Guy."
"Black Guy" is played by a young actor named Samuel L. Jackson. It was Mr. Jackson's 8th appearance in a film.
Remarkably, he now has over 80 to his credit.
Sea of Love remains enjoyable entertainment, which is worth your 113 minutes.
Recommended.
RAH
As an HD release, it looks far superior to it's SD counterpart, but as a gritty film, shot with a generally underexposed look, isn't going to be anyone's HD test film.
And it isn't meant to be.
What it is, is a reasonably accurate representation of what director Harold Becker's work looked like on film.
A couple of points that I noted while considering this film.
Mr. Becker and Mr. Pacino are apparently moving forward toward a 2009 release of a remake of the 1955 caper film, Rififi. Rififi would be their third project together.
If one reads down into the list of credits -- 19th billing to be exact -- for Sea of Love, you'll note a character named "Black Guy."
"Black Guy" is played by a young actor named Samuel L. Jackson. It was Mr. Jackson's 8th appearance in a film.
Remarkably, he now has over 80 to his credit.
Sea of Love remains enjoyable entertainment, which is worth your 113 minutes.
Recommended.
RAH
