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The Company of Wolves [Blu-ray]

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I saw The Company Of Wolves on it's initial release in the mid eighties, expecting yet another horror romp similar to The Howling, etal. After all, Cannon Films was promoting it as such. What I saw was a completely mesmerizing, surreal, beautiful fairytale from the mind of director Neil Jordan. I walked out of the theater stunned by the sheer poetic beauty of this little small budget film. I bought it on VHS, Laserdisc, and both regions 1 & 2 DVD, as they were released, but there always seemed to problems with the transfers. This Blu-ray (region 0, btw), is the best version released at this date. The blacks are dense, the reds are brilliant. Plus, we get the added bonus on Neil Jordan's commentary. If you're expecting horror, go elsewhere ... however, if you enjoy rich storytelling, surreal imagery with a dreamlike quality ... this is a film to get. Until someone releases the definitive collector's version with all the bells and whistles, this disc is a must own for film lovers. It plays beautifully on both my Sharp & Samsung Players. Admittedly, I am a fan of this small gem, so temper this review with a grain of salt. Bravo!

This release works great on American players, but be aware that the dark, gloomy and extremely foggy nature of the photography makes this a very flat presentation. It looks ok, certainly better than DVD, but it does not have the 3D pop you may be accustomed to on other Blu-ray releases.

4 Stars = Classic

This fantasy/horror film is loosely based on "Little Red Riding Hood."

Dreamy, surrealism, enhanced by gorgeous photography, top notch acting, & a great script/story line, it is quite unlike any other Werewolf film I've seen. It has a way of getting under your skin!

Sink your teeth, eyes, & ears into this one!

COMPANY OF WOLVES was an early Blu-Ray release from the UK and I believe a lot of the reviews that said the disc looked "grainy" and didn't have "3-D pop" were from viewers expecting a flawless, all-digital Pixar release. Having recently viewed the ITV release, I'd commend the label -- not criticize them -- for not smoothing/glossing over the image with digital noise reduction, which so many labels have on Blu-Ray. You could take away the grain, but it would also eliminate the detail of the image that you can see here. Colors are strong, and the image has been untouched. It may be from an earlier master, but don't let the naysayers deter you -- this is a huge upgrade on the DVDs that are available and especially the U.S. DVD that I don't believe is even 16:9 enhanced. This is, and has a pleasing HD image along with a great commentary track from Neil Jordan. Recommended strongly for any fan of the film!

Surreal, werewolf take on Red Riding Hood, some genuinely creepy moments, great transformations.

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