Patton [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Patton [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: All glory is fleeting
Summary: 5 Stars
The screen play is co-written by Francis Ford Coppola and Based upon the two books "Patton: Ordeal and Triumph" by Ladislas Farago and "A Soldier's Story" by General Oman N. Bradley. And acted by George C. Scott. This paints the picture of the Patton that we all know.
From the initial speech to the "I had a dream last Night" recounting of the Napoleon campaign, this film holds your attention. Patton is larger than life, and George C. Scott is larger than life in this larger than life movie.
We follow Patton through his WWII carrier. The focus is on Patton more than the war. We can feel with him as he remembers his past lives and we feel as though we were there with him. This is emphasized by revisiting Zama where Roman Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal. If you ever get a chance you need to look it up.
We know that very war is different but we learn from history, and Patton is history. By the way the film is just down right fun to watch.
Movie Review: Best of the bunch!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my third installment of of the movie Patton - VHS, DVD and now Blu-ray, and this is certainly the best of the bunch. Excellent reproduction of the original, great sound and additional features that, for a change, are worth watching: historical bio of Patton, reminiscence by Francis Ford Coppola on the research, writing, and the behind the making of the movie, and some trailers. My father loved this movie (he was a Lt. in Patton's 3rd Army during WWII). He took me to see it when it first came out in 1970, during the height/depth of the Vietnam war so I guess it will always bring back memories. I figure he would have liked to have seen this version, too. Although it certainly glorifies the man and the times, the movie continues to be worth a watch every now and then. One of the few. Worth the price of another gadget - blu-ray player. Now what to do with the other 2 versions...Movie Review: Amazing blu-ray reproduction
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie itself is an Oscar winning classic and there's plenty of reviews about it if you've never seen it.
I'm just going to post about this excellent reproduction of the film to blu-ray for those who've seen the movie and thinking of getting the hi-def version. You are awed right away with the opening scene with close ups of Patton's uniform, medals and gun in striking detail. You'd never know this film was made in 1970. Granted I haven't seen a lot of old movies reproduced in blu-ray but I can't imagine it getting any better in visual clarity. I do know some old movies for some reason don't look much or any better in blu-ray then they do on DVD. I don't know if it's because there's no quality original film print available or what but if it's just the reproduction technique then every film should use the same.
Movie Review: Scott's Patton in Hi-Def
Summary: 5 Stars
I have just seen this film in the Blu-ray format and it is superb!! A previous reviewer complained about the lack of grain in the film but that's what made the transfer so great!! Also there is a brief introduction by Francis Ford Coppola before the film starts and it is very insightful about his experiences in gathering information for this classic film. The transfer, as I stated before, is excellent and duplicates the experience of having seen it in the 70mm format (2:20) in the theatre. Although the film borders very close to 3 hours, this is one of those films that you wish could last a little bit longer (Scott was dissatisfied with the film and refused the Oscar,later did a TV film version of Patton's last days). So if you're already a fan of this classic, I do recommend getting this in Blu-ray --I will very shortly!!Movie Review: Blu-Ray version is Incredible
Summary: 5 Stars
Patton is one of my all time favorite films and I have owned it in just about every format known to man. I will not review the movie. We all know it's great and it has been reviewed to death, but I did want to comment on the Blu-Ray version. It is simply amazing. The video transfer is crystal clear, the colors are lush and gorgeous yet realistic and not overblown. The surround mix is incredible and those battle scenes will definitely give the sub a workout. This has become the new show-off movie for my system. Everybody is surprised that my reference demo is a 40-year old movie! If you have an HDTV and even if you already own the DVD do yourself a favor and pick up the Blu-Ray version. You won't be disappointed.