Sorcerer
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Movie Reviews of Sorcerer
Movie Review: Sorcerer is Explosive!
Summary: 5 Stars
Roy Scheider and Bruno Cremer leads an international cast in one of the most gripping and thrilling films to come out of the 1970's. Directed by William Freidkin (The French Connection), this story is set in the small town of Vera Cruz in South American. Four men from very different parts of the world, all have one thing in common...a price on their heads. They take on an impossible mission that will risk their very lives and test their sanity, and perhaps, retribution for what they have done. Their reward...a new chance at life. With over 200 miles of the roughest jungle terrain between them and an out-of-control fire. The team of four must transport six cases of volitile nitroglycerine to an oil pipe-line, in which to extinguish the blaze. With a heart-pounding and tension-filled soundtrack by Tangerine Dream, this film is a thrilling journey, and a definate must-see. Sorcerer is.....exsplosive!Movie Review: IN DIRE NEED OF RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, AND RELEASE ON BLU-RAY
Summary: 5 Stars
Adventure made spellbinding through astute direction and editing, a dark, foreboding electronic score and a series of memorable perils. Impressive how Friedkin could infuse such trepidation in nearly every frame. Even the trucks (with grills resembling snarling teeth) seem to be the embodiment of the demonic atmosphere accompanying (or compelling) these two crews to their respective inevitable destinies. Friedkin masterfully intercuts close-ups of the truck's components and gauges while the team of drivers restore the trucks for the journey ahead, but purposely skews a headlight or two for effect as they set out on the road. This is where the real adventure begins. The bridge set was well worth the expense of relocation, for it is the crown jewel of the picture. Whether intentional or not, there are lessons to learn from this story.Movie Review: The most underrated film of the century!
Summary: 5 Stars
This intensely realistic 'amoral' tale of human desperation says more about the political and socioeconomics of humanity in the 20th century than any film I can think of. The story, the acting, the incredible music, and the mesmerizing cinematography 'deserved' a ton of academy award nominations. But apparently Hollywood just couldn't deal with a film where there were no good guys, or bad guys, or even a happy ending. I can name dozens of movies that have won 'best picture' awards that don't even approach the excellence of this film! Its a movie that is entertaining in both its stark realism-- and in its inevitable ironies. And the bridge scenes were some of the greatest cinematic moments in motion picture history, IMO.Movie Review: An Intense, Underlooked Film....
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with most that this is a underlooked classic.....extremely intense, with scenes that really make you wonder...how did they do that??? Way before special digital effects were ever used...this stuff was staged to make your jaw drop......I always loved this movie, have the Laserdisc copy....and am going to get the DVD...it was framed at 1.66:1 on laserdisc, which was how Mr. Friedkin wanted it shown (according to laserdisc), so a full frame version is not missing very much picture.....buy this movie if you liked the original it is based on "Wages of Fear", or just want to be rivetted to your seat for a few hours.......this is great storytelling, done my a master......Movie Review: SORCERER coming to Blu-ray end of 2011/early 2012
Summary: 5 Stars
This has been an all-time favorite since I saw it at Scottsdale's long-gone Kachina Theater in 1977. Like many fans, I've found the pan-and-scan DVD that's been around for over a decade underwhelming, but as it's the only way to watch this overlooked masterpiece, I've put up with it.
Great news for fans: William Friedkin is currently supervising a new Blu-ray edition of his film, which should be ready for release at the end of this year, or early next. Stay tuned for Amazon pre-ordering when the official release date is announced!