Gamblor187

I've seen the film. I'm just looking for a review of the DVD and transfer, Also, Amazon has the DVD listed as full frame. Is this true, and what was the film's original aspect ratio?

jim

Hendrik

...yet another mediocre remake of a first-rate classic French movie - but you know that, don't you?!...

http://www.dvdmg.com/sorcerer.html

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Gamblor187

I know that it is a remake of a first-rate French movie (Diabolique, right? ). I would, however, debate whether or not it is mediocre. "Wages Of Fear" is, of course, a superior film in every way. Still, I feel that "Sorcerer" is quite entertaining. You just have to be able to watch it without trying to compare it to the original. (Not an easy task.) I saw it a few months ago on the recommendation of a friend...a friend who had not seen "Wages Of Fear". I was fully expecting to hate it, but was quite surprised. Even though it's lacking a lot of what makes the original so spectacular, I did find it enjoyable.

Of course I now that I'm in the minority here. The intent of this thread was not to compare the two films, but to get a DVD review of an underrated film that has developed a sizeable cult status.

jim

The Bus

I think all you've done is angered an angry hornet's nest of Clouzot fans.

Gamblor187

Oh no! The Clouzot fans are mad at me!!! I'm soooo scared!!!