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Dario Argento movies aren’t celebrated for their plausibility or realism, and this entry is no exception. Critics and fans have complained endlessly about Argento’s earlier work (SUSPIRIA and DEEP RED) being classic examples of the terror genre, whilst his latter efforts (TRAUMA and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) sadly lacking in any department. This 1987 production has the sorrowful region of being sandwiched in between the ‘old’ Dario and the ‘new’. The record has a young opera singer taking over the leading role in a 1980s ‘style over content’ rendition of MACBETH. Unknown to her, she has attracted the attention of a crazed fan who first kidnaps her, then forces her to stand and peep as he butchers and murders her friends, lover, etc. in front of her very eyes (in a clever trick – the killer cellotapes needles under her eyelids to preserve her watching the graphic carnage) . The film goes on like this for about an hour, (a) the killer shows up (b) he kidnaps the singer and (c) a cancel scene (accompanied by a awful heavy rock soundtrack which destroys any tension the film had built up) . Argento uses Point of Opinion camerawork, which at first is diverting, but at around the 20 exiguous trace you become lost and wish he would have held benefit on this scheme.
Argento’s ‘inventive murder’ sequences which have trademarked the directors work are evident in OPERA. The show-stopper has to be the bullet through the key hole scene, which is truly resplendent. Infact, all of the film is technically qualified and inventive, it’s honest a shame the screenplay isn’t very sharp and the UK ‘Cockney style’ dubbing never helps the viewer connect to the characters in the movie. The film isn’t disturbing or particularly that gory (which in itself is peculiar, as the movie has been unavailable in the UK for a long time – I hope the BBFC and Anchor Bay remedy this soon), and one wishes that the cast would act a limited more naturally, ie: When the singer witnesses the graphic stabbing of her boyfriend, she hardly seems to be bothered about the whole event! (I don’t know, perhaps the translation was wasted on me after all!)
Anchor Bay’s 2 disc edition is another triumph. The transfer is grand and the movie looks like it was honest made, and not 14 years customary. The trailers are piquant to inspect how the marketing differs in the Orion released US version to the unique italian ad. An informative documentary holds things together and a bonus disk offers the soundtrack (which I really should glean around to playing one time!) All in all, a huge disc for Argento fans, but if you are a casual fear fan looking for cheap thrills – this movie ain’t it.
I’m almost at a loss for words… Like others, I didn’t deem anything could top “Suspiria” but in my conception, this one does. The two-disc (DVD and soundtrack CD) is another improbable Anchor Bay package.
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First of all, the relate is Astonishing. Although a 1987 film, it looks like it is a contemporary brand-new record. It’s the cleanest DVD for the Dario Argento films. The sound is very provocative and has total clarity. The fidelity on the soundtrack CD is a bit dated, but is determined and is an added bonus.
I’m not going to dwell on what happens in this movie, but be assured that there are so many peculiar elements in it and they are photographed in style. Only a genius could assume of and blend these elements together the device Argento did. The camera angles are fine!
Argento usually has a nice-looking female lead in his pictures although they are tedious rather than stunningly attractive. Christina Marsillach is a total beauty, so if you like watching a glowing woman in a dread film you won’t come by anyone better.
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By the scheme, the Anchor Bay DVD’s do not play well on older DVD players. I now enjoy several Anchor Bays, mostly Dario Argento films, and since getting a newer 16x I can play them all.
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Wow! The transfer of this film is astonishing! Prior to last night I’d only seen LFP on a dim Canadian vhs rental and an equally shadowy (visually – the account is another matter) Asian dvd release – both sans subtitles. Even with inky shadows and soupy colors I was so taken with this film – the chronicle, the direction and the performances that I signed up for this release the day I got the Amazon gawk! Now, finally seeing LFP as it was originally intended, I am amazed at how distinguished the overall impact of the film is intensified – and LFP is sparkling high voltage even in half-light!
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Previous reviewers have laid out the storyline, so I’ll omit a synopsis of Ethel’s stagger to her sizable shatter as an actress. Suffice it to say, Zulawski is a master at taking what is essentially an over-the-top anecdote, setting it in a specific historical context, and then making it chillingly exact.
As to the extras, the essays and transcribed 1984 interviews (what tipped me to the premium ed) are captivating and well worth the extra cost. Engrossing to project on where many of the principals are now compared to their comments made almost 25 years ago.
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Zulawski’s commentary and on-camera interview give the viewer a peek into his attitudes and philosophy of film direction as well as specifics about making the film and creating an adapted screenplay. Enchanting for film buffs; invaluable to screenwriters. The soundtrack is a stand alone bonus I didn’t inquire to indulge in this worthy. Now it’s on my favorites play list.
There is no fluff here. The Premium Edition is crammed with mammoth stuff not the least of which is a unbelievable transfer of a truly entertaining film.
Way to go Mondo Vision… so what’s next?
La Femme Publique (The Public Woman) (1984) is the fable of aspiring young actress Ethel (played by the dazzling and versatile Valérie Kaprisky), who by accepting a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky’s ‘The Possessed’, directed by controversial Czech filmmaker Lucas Kessling (played with wintry frigid and raving madness by Francis Huster) is sucked into a world of manipulation, political conspiracy and confusion.
There are many subplots in this film and the line between reality and acting is blurred for both Ethel and the viewer, but this doesn’t detract from the beautifully collected shots, visual style and colors or the film itself.
This was the first film I’ve viewed by Polish director Andrzej Zulawski and it has left me impressed. I’ll definitely be seeking out more films by him.
Video/Audio:
The Hi-Def Anamorphic film transfer (popular by Zulawski) retains the film’s unusual 1.66:1 ratio and was undertaken by gifted UK videophile David Mackenzie (http://www.lyris-lite.net/) and it is a visual feast – well-organized, vibrant, film-like (grain!) and overall – extraordinary. The audio is crisp and well-balanced.
Supplements:
Commentary with Zulawski
An exciting interview with the director where he talks about, among other things, co-writing the film with the Dominique Garnier, author of the new recent.
Trailer
Image gallery
Package:
Here’s the other site (besides the film transfer) where this DVD really shines. The Premium Collector’s Edition packaging is absolutely aesthetic. It is dim box with red holo-foil stamping, big artwork, 10 B&W photo reproductions (with their believe envelope), a Certificate of Authenticity (ltd. to 2000), a CD soundtrack (track list is included) remastered by composer Alain Wisniak (I am a sizable fan of DVD sets that include this) AND a glossy 48-page booklet featuring an essay by Daniel Bird (who moderates the DVD’s Commentary) and interviews with the director and cast members from 1984. Best of all the whole package fits on your DVD shelf next to all your other standard clam shell cases (it’s only slightly larger overall) .
Final Thoughts:
This is a perfect film for fans of unconventional/drama/art house/indie/foreign flicks. Thank you Mondo Vision, this DVD residence gives Criterion a race for their money. Here’s hoping for more quality packages from this company. I only wish more films were treated this well.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
****/***** for this erotically charged drama
*****/***** for the Premium Collector’s Edition DVD by Mondo Vision
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