DVD Talk review of 'Too Hot to Handle'
08-05-04, 11:33 AM
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DVD Talk review of 'Too Hot to Handle'
I read Carl Davis's DVD review of Too Hot to Handle at [URL]http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=11805[/URL.. ] Koch's release is in B/W, but what Davis fails to mention is that this movie was originally shot in glorious Eastmancolor. 'Not a full restoration' - I couldn't agree moore.
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Boy, is my face red. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I always try and research movies I review that I am not as familiar with, and I thought I had done that with Too Hot To Handle.
After you pointed out that it was shot in Eastmancolor, I did some more research and found that there were also two versions of the film. The British version, Too Hot To Handle, which was where the film was made and which contained many more risque moments as well as partial nudity during the dance numbers. And the American version, Playgirl After Dark, which contained alternate versions of the dance numbers found throughout the film. I believe that both versions were released in Eastmancolor, but a monochrome print was struck for television broadcast.
It's this edited, monochrome print that Koch Vision has taken their transfer from. As a result, I have downgraded my rating from a 'Recommended', to a 'Rent It'. I feel that, storywise, it's still worth a look for fans and the curious, but really hope a quality DVD transfer of the restored UK, Eastmancolor version will be made available.
After you pointed out that it was shot in Eastmancolor, I did some more research and found that there were also two versions of the film. The British version, Too Hot To Handle, which was where the film was made and which contained many more risque moments as well as partial nudity during the dance numbers. And the American version, Playgirl After Dark, which contained alternate versions of the dance numbers found throughout the film. I believe that both versions were released in Eastmancolor, but a monochrome print was struck for television broadcast.
It's this edited, monochrome print that Koch Vision has taken their transfer from. As a result, I have downgraded my rating from a 'Recommended', to a 'Rent It'. I feel that, storywise, it's still worth a look for fans and the curious, but really hope a quality DVD transfer of the restored UK, Eastmancolor version will be made available.
