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Old 07-09-99, 06:39 PM
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I'm talking about the 1981 directoral debut of Jean-Jacques Beineix. If you haven't seen it, you should consider renting the tape. A very hip, stylish thriller.

The Fox Loerber transfer has the worst audio I have ever heard on a DVD. It is SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE than an average VHS transfer.

So even if you loved this movie (as I did), stay away from the Fox Loerber DVD.

A guy at my video store told me that Criterion used to have this as a LD. Has anyone heard anything about a Criterion version of this movie? I'd love to see them release a decent quality DVD...
Old 04-25-00, 03:20 PM
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Thanks. I was about to buy this, and then I checked your review..
Old 04-25-00, 04:35 PM
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There was a post a bit back that said that this movie was getting a better transfer later this year. Hold out!

Also on a side note, there has been word out of Hollywood that this movie is getting redone, and will star Will Smith, and Whitney Houston!

Oh, the HORROR!

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Old 04-25-00, 04:38 PM
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Anchor Bay is doing a reissue of this title sometime later in the year. Avoid the Fox Lorber version and get the new one in 6 months or so...

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