A Few Words About A few words about...™ The Postman Always Rings Twice -- in Blu-ray (1 Viewer)

James M. Cain's classic noir novel, translated for this 1981 production by David Mamet, directed by Bob Rafelson, and photographed by Sven Nykvist, is one of those films that just overflows with the feeling of the '40s.

This was a difficult DVD to create, as much of the imagery has a highly filtered, gauzy look.

Finally, released by Warner Home Video, everything is in place. Every grain is where it should be, with absolutely perfect and pristine textures.

Color is perfect.  Great black levels, shadow detail where it's called for.  Audio is DTS-MS HD 1.0, just where it should be.

Great performances, great film.

Great Blu-ray.

Image - 5

Audio - 5

Highly Recommended.

RAH

Reed Grele said:

Haven't seen this version since it first came out in the early eighties (always preferred the John Garfield version myself).

But whenever I see the "double nickel" that RAH awards to these releases.... Well, I just lose all self control!!

Are you by any chance related to the fellow who did those Lays potato chips commercials? ("Betcha can't eat just one!")

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Robert Crawford said:

Same here, never was a big fan of this version as the original is one of my favorite films.

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Robert Crawford said:

Same here, never was a big fan of this version as the original is one of my favorite films.

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Robert Harris said:

The original is black and white. This is color. What's your problem? You don't like color?

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