Blow Out (US)

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Murder has a sound all of its own!
Certificate: R
Running Time: 108 mins
Retail Price: $19.98
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
John Travolta (Pulp Fiction, Face/Off) stars in this riveting mystery/thriller filled with powerful performances, intense action and an "engrossing web of suspense and intrigue" (Blockbuster Entertainment Guide). Written and directed by master filmmaker Brian De Palma (Mission: Impossible), Blow Out is a heart-stopping adventure hailed by Rolling Stone as "an American moviemaking triumph!"

Jack Terri (Travolta) is a talented audio technician who makes his living by recording unique sounds for horror movies. But when he accidentally tapes an automobile crash that kills a presidential candidate and injures his young mistress, Sally (Nancy Allen), Jack is hurled into a mystery far more terrifying than any of his films! Soon he and Sally must fight to stay alive as they uncover an explosive political conspiracy that will send shockwaves to the highest levels of government.

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Original Theatrical Trailer

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Pan & Scan 1.33:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 Spanish

Subtitle Tracks:
French
Spanish
CC: English

Directed By:
Brian De Palma

Written By:
Brian De Palma

Starring:
Peter Boyden
Dennis Franz
John Lithgow
Nancy Allen
John Travolta

Casting By:
Lynn Stalmaster

Soundtrack By:
Pino Donaggio
Ralph Berliner

Director of Photography:
Vilmos Zsigmond

Editor:
Paul Hirsch

Costume Designer:
Vicki Sánchez
Ann Roth

Production Designer:
Paul Sylbert

Producer:
George Litto

Executive Producer:
Fred C. Caruso

Distributor:
Metro Goldwyn Mayer

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9 / 10

One of the best films of the 1980`s get`s its first showing on DVD. The Transfer is reasonably OK, the picture is a little soft, but it was shot like that(soft filter were used quite alot in the mid seventies to early 80`s. Pino Donaggio`s score comes out well in the mix. Definately one to savour, although it has to be said not the defintavie version of this movie on DVD. Look for a Lauren Baurzio produced version in the not too distant future.

I find the transfer satisfactory for the moment :)

Ignore the other review of this film, read Pauline Kael`s review of the film!

R

posted by Richard73 on 8/9/2001 21:02