Will Krupp
Senior HTF Member
Oh I realize I'm in the minority on this one and yes, the film has style to spare. I don't want to give the impression I think it's a BAD film, I don't and it's not. It's just not my favorite in the "series." I tend to get a lot more enjoyment out of those that followed.
It's funny because, as much as I love Lauren Bacall, I think she's the weak link as well, She pulls me out of the story every time because she's the only one who refuses to be "period." It IS a ravishing production, and I think she sticks out like a sore thumb amidst all the marcelled hair in an otherwise meticulous production design.
I ordered the Studio Canal remasters of DEATH ON THE NILE and EVIL UNDER THE SUN and both of them advance significantly on the older blu-rays. NILE is the real revelation because the old master was sooooo bad that it's like night and day watching the new one, it's a real stunner. EVIL is less of an advance because the old blu-ray had a strong image to begin with. Even with that, the new one has great, deep color (fantastic reds!) and sharpness levels. The image is a little "washed out" in the exterior daytime scenes, oddly, but still a stronger experience. I bring this up only because Studio Canal has really upped their game with these so anyone who's on the fence about ORIENT and can play region B releases should get it immediately. I'm planning to order this one eventually (the old blu-ray was the worst of the bunch and I actually watch the DVD when I want to see it) I just haven't gotten around to it yet.
Maybe it's because I tend to be performance oriented but everyone seems to be relishing their turn at bat and only Lauren Bacall disappoints. The look of the film is ravishing,
It's funny because, as much as I love Lauren Bacall, I think she's the weak link as well, She pulls me out of the story every time because she's the only one who refuses to be "period." It IS a ravishing production, and I think she sticks out like a sore thumb amidst all the marcelled hair in an otherwise meticulous production design.
I ordered the Studio Canal remasters of DEATH ON THE NILE and EVIL UNDER THE SUN and both of them advance significantly on the older blu-rays. NILE is the real revelation because the old master was sooooo bad that it's like night and day watching the new one, it's a real stunner. EVIL is less of an advance because the old blu-ray had a strong image to begin with. Even with that, the new one has great, deep color (fantastic reds!) and sharpness levels. The image is a little "washed out" in the exterior daytime scenes, oddly, but still a stronger experience. I bring this up only because Studio Canal has really upped their game with these so anyone who's on the fence about ORIENT and can play region B releases should get it immediately. I'm planning to order this one eventually (the old blu-ray was the worst of the bunch and I actually watch the DVD when I want to see it) I just haven't gotten around to it yet.
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