A Few Words About A few words about...™ Under Fire -- in Blu-ray (1 Viewer)

Two very serious dramas by two fine filmmakers, released just three years apart, the overall tone of which are very different.

I've always seen Oliver Stone's Salvador as almost a buddy picture, that just happens to take place in a very serious place during a very unfortunate time in its history.

Roger Spottiswoode's Under Fire, comes off as a far more satisfying and believable film. Although obviously a Hollywood production, at times it almost has a documentary feeling to me.

Twilight Time's new Blu-ray, via MGM is a very good looking presentation. With what appears to be a clean element as a source, one will have a very pleasant couple of hours viewing.

Photographed by John Alcott.

Image - 4.5

Audio - 5

Pass / Fair - Pass

Recommended

RAH

I was so pleased when TT announced this -- one of the films from the 80's that I most admire. I've owned it VHS, Laser and DVD, and it always looked off to me, not the richer color scheme that I seemed to recall from the theatrical release. This Blu-ray looks and sounds splendid, so thanks Nick and company!

Under Fire contains one of my favorite Jerry Goldsmith scores. I bought an imported CD of the soundtrack for £30 20 years ago. I like the film too.

Steve Christou said:

Under Fire contains one of my favorite Jerry Goldsmith scores.

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One my favourites too.