Compulsion (1959) (Blu-ray) Available for Preorder (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

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[Robin9]

I didn't wait for this. I bought the U. K. disc some time ago. I do however very much recommend this disc. The transfer is superb - I take it for granted that this is the same transfer - and the film is excellent; one of those films which hold the audience's attention throughout even though the conclusion is well known.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Yeah, I'll be buying this title.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Yeah, I'll be buying this title.

Is this a RCR?

 

[Robert Crawford]

Is this a RCR?

If you're into crime and courtroom drama it is. This film is based on a true story that my grandfather told me about in my youth and I became fascinated with Clarence Darrow.

 

[Johnny Angell]

I've seen this on the tube and liked it. What is this likely to sell for on release date?

The first reviewer on Amazon says this is one of three movies based on the Leopold and Loeb, two youths who killed for the fun of it. The others are Swoon and Rope and the reviewer says this is the best of the three.

 

[Robin9]

The first reviewer on Amazon says this is one of three movies based on the Leopold and Loeb, two youths who killed for the fun of it. The others are Swoon and Rope and the reviewer says this is the best of the three.

I haven't seen Swoon. It's pretty silly to compare Rope and Compulsion and say one is better because they have completely different approaches to the material.

 

[cinemiracle]

The film was due to be screened where I was working but a court case against the film in the USA ,delayed the release date .I understand that the surviving murderer objected to the film being released. He failed in his court case.

 

[Mark-P]

I just read a review of this release. While it does include a commentary that is not on the region B release, it however does NOT include the 5.1 sound mix. I'm afraid I care more about the sound mix than I do the commentary so I will not purchase the Kino release and will import the UK disc instead.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I just read a review of this release. While it does include a commentary that is not on the region B release, it however does NOT include the 5.1 sound mix. I'm afraid I care more about the sound mix than I do the commentary so I will not purchase the Kino release and will import the UK disc instead.

The audio commentary is good so I'm glad I bought the Kino release.

 

[Stephen PI]

I just read a review of this release. While it does include a commentary that is not on the region B release, it however does NOT include the 5.1 sound mix. I'm afraid I care more about the sound mix than I do the commentary so I will not purchase the Kino release and will import the UK disc instead.

Couldn't agree with you more!

 

[Robert Crawford]

Also, the CinemaScope black and white photography looks absolutely beautiful on Blu-ray.

 

[Stephen PI]

Also, the CinemaScope black and white photography looks absolutely beautiful on Blu-ray.

As much as what you say is as important to me as the audio, the ultimate experience is not complete.
With the release of the 4-track version on the UK release (I'm assuming the 5.1 is a duplicate of the 4-track and not an audio 'blow-up' from a 2-track mix-down) I am disappointed that more effort is not made to ensure that the full original theatrical experience in the final product is made available to the consumer.
I understand that the original masters sometimes do not survive but in this particular case this seems to not apply and is not acceptable.

 

[Robert Crawford]

My latest post has nothing to do with your valid criticism so don't feel the need to reply every time I make a post.

 

[Stephen PI]

My latest post has nothing to do with your valid criticism so don't feel the need to reply every time I make a post.

Okay. Isn't this the first time that I've responded to one of your posts?

 

[Robert Crawford]

Okay. Isn't this the first time that I've responded to one of your posts?

I'm just letting you know that I have no issue with you or anybody else pointing out audio issues involving Kino or any other company.

 

[Stephen PI]

I'm just letting you know that I have no issue with you or anybody else pointing out audio issues involving Kino or any other company.

I see. Thank you.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I see. Thank you.

As long as those criticisms are made in the proper threads! The Kino Announcement Thread is not the proper thread for any type of criticisms regarding releases as stated in the first post in that thread. Furthermore, MisterLime is under no obligation to answer any question poised in that thread.

 

[Stephen PI]

As long as those criticisms are made in the proper threads! The Kino Announcement Thread is not the proper thread for any type of criticisms regarding releases as stated in the first post in that thread. Furthermore, MisterLime is under no obligation to answer any question poised in that thread.

Apologies, my error, understood on both points.