Product Description
Language: English. Subtitles: NON
Product Details
| Publisher | Film Media |
| Features | Language: English. Subtitles: NON |
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| Region Code | 0 |
| EAN | 0222134516787 |
| Directed By | Ken Russell |
| UPC | 222134516787 |
| Label | Film Media |
| Theatrical Release Date | 1971 |
| Title | The Devils (Special Uncut Restored Edition 1971) |
| Studio | Film Media |
| Running Time | 111 minutes |
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| Manufacturer | Film Media |
Customer Reviews
The DevilsReview by A great, 2010-08-02
For film makers in the late 60's and early 70's many holes were being torn into taboos. But it was also the era of some of the worst film quality ever! When first released, many excellent, artistic movies/photographs were grainy, with poor focus and terrible color quality, that did not age well. Having said that, it's remarkable that this copy looks as good as it does. I bought this disc not to judge the quality of the print, but to revel in the brilliance of the movie itself. After nearly 40 years it still takes my breath away. So I say, until the Religious Right and WB get their heads out of their arse and release a digital remastered/restored version, whining about the print quality is pointless. The 70's opened a lot of doors for avant garde film makers, but no one found the right door at Kodak.
Come On Warner, Get Over Your Problem With This Gem
Review by A. Jones, 2010-07-31
It amazes me how a film is shelved or cut to pieces on the whims of a few who take objection.
The Devils is no worse than most of the graphic films of today, just look at Full Moon's The Pit And The Pendulum which was made in the 90's.
If you don't like a film, you simply avoid it like the plague, what you don't do is deprive adults from making up their own minds on this movie.
When you tune into a Ken Russell film, you expect anything because that's his style in film.
So again , come on Warner Brothers, get with the times and release The Devils.
Brilliant Important Film - But Will Someone Please Make a Quality Copy Available?
Review by FilmLover, 2010-07-21
Simply a brilliant film from a brilliant filmmaker, this is perhaps the best of Ken Russell's films. But certainly not a film for everyone, it is very intense. Everyone in the all-star cast is exceptional; the lunatic inquisitor Father Pierre Barre played by Michael Gothard is riveting.
I happened to see the original uncut version when it first came out in London in 1971 and still remember it vividly today. The DVD mentioned here is terrible quality; I wish someone would restore this gem before it is lost in film history.
Also it is worth reading the non-fiction historical novel "The Devils of Loudun" by Aldous Huxley upon which this film was loosely based.
Masterpiece Theatre Bizzare...
Review by satanisreal, 2010-07-07
But it's no mystery that The Devils is a work of art and to most critics and film geeks alike, it deserves all of the
acclaim. I purchased the film based upon it's reputation alone and I for one was not disappointed. As for the transfer and this particular version, I must admit that it's far from perfect but worth every penny. Better than a VHS and/or
bootleg copy for sure. I'm pleasantly surprised with the quality of this DVD. I am however...confused with the mixed reviews here. It's not as bad as some would have you believe. Don't believe these fools! Believe the hype & worship this film. Praise!
WARNERS RELEASE THIS MOVIE!
Review by John E., 2010-07-07
Until Warners gets over their squeamishness or licenses this movie to someone else *cough Criterion*, this is the only way you're going to see this movie. Ken Russell's best movie with Oliver Reed's finest performance. A typically great performance from Vanessa Redgrave and future filmmaker Derek Jarman's astonishing set design. This movie deserves better treatment on dvd or blu ray. As previous reviewers have noted, the aspect ratio is all over the place, the movie itself is cropped to 1:85 to 1, except for the infamous "Rape of Christ" sequence which is in the movie's proper AR of 2:35 to 1. It also has Mark Kermode's excellent doc "Hell on Earth". if you want to see this, this is your only choice for now, Hopefully upcoming screenings at the Fantasia 2010 festival and the Ken Russell retrospective at the end of July 2010, will light a fire under somebody's butt. This is one of the greatest British films of the Seventies. It deserves better treatment.
