A Few Words About A few words about...™ Strangers on a Train -- in Blu-ray (1 Viewer)

[rich_d]

Amazon e-mailed me to tell me that my pre-order price order guarantee kicked in, saving me a whopping 13 cents.
So, I've got that going for me. Which is nice.

 

[Ken_McAlinden]

Originally Posted by rich_d /t/324038/a-few-words-about-strangers-on-a-train-in-blu-ray#post_3986880
Amazon e-mailed me to tell me that my pre-order price order guarantee kicked in, saving me a whopping 13 cents.
So, I've got that going for me. Which is nice.

We here at the HT Forum hope that you "remember your friends" as you decide what to do with this windfall.

 

[Mike Frezon]

We here at the HT Forum hope that you "remember your friends" as you decide what to do with this windfall.

I would recommend that Rich immediately direct it into a new hardware purchase for himself. Buy something nice and new and shiny (with that awesome smell of new electronics).

 

[ShellOilJunior]

I was pleased with the PQ of this blu. The only parts that look rough are the rear-screen projection shots. Otherwise, the presentation is good.

 

[Scott Calvert]

I thought this one looked great as well. The only thing I can find to complain about is the windowboxed titles.

 

[Doug Otte]

I watched the BD last night. It had been a few years since I'd seen the DVD, and I forgot what a wonderful movie it is. A great thriller, very witty, and wonderful performances. I'm in love with Ruth Roman again! The PQ and SQ were very good. As Robert stated, the windowboxing of the opening credits (like on The Wolf Man) were very annoying.

 

[Osato]

Thanks for the overview on this title Robert! I also appreciate the update to your initial post. Again, I have not picked this title up but it's on my list for sure.

 

[Sam Favate]

With the stay-at-home rules in place, it's been a good time to revisit some of these older titles, and I'd never seen Strangers on a Train before. It's another great addition to the Hitchcock legend.

I agree that the blu-ray video was clean, but unremarkable, but the movie itself was great. By the last third of the movie, the tension is very intense, as only Hitchcock could do it. (The scene with the dog on the stairs, just sitting there, tells you all you need to know.) The actors were really good, especially Robert Walker. (I was sorry to learn that he died at age 32 shortly after this movie. His son, of course, is famous for the Star Trek episode Charlie X. His son died just last year.)

The plot of the movie has been borrowed so many times since this movie that it's become a bit of a cliche, but great to see it unfold in its original form.

I enjoyed this a lot. I have many more Hitchcock films to see and re-see while we're home. (Next up will be Criterion's Notorious!)

 

[Matt Hough]

Yes, this is one Hitchcock I never tire of rewatching. Some of the visuals are just stunning and haven't been equaled to this day.

 

[PMF]

I confess to not yet seeing “Strangers on a Train”.

Indeed, catching up to an entire century of film has proven to take far longer than ever imagined or planned.

Oddly, though, I never give myself enough credit for the titles that have already been seen, which have been by the slew.

Anyway, I have just ordered “Strangers on a Train”.

After that, I shall still have about 147 remaining “must see” films to cross off my list. But needless to say, I am certain that this list of titles will more than likely become regenerated rather than depleted, as the coming year ensues.

A toast to 2021 and to all at HTF;
may we never run out of films to view.

 

[Charles Smith]

I confess to not yet seeing “Strangers on a Train”.

Oh dear. Someone please help me to my fainting couch...

Except, not. I couldn’t even begin to list the important titles I’m delinquent on. But isn’t catching up the greatest?