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What would the average sensible American do if he encountered a pulsing ball of protoplasm from outer space? That's right: he'd poke it with a stick. Thus begins the endearingly earnest and silly tale of The Blob. Young Steve McQueen takes on his first leading role as, um, Steve, a spunky teenager with plenty of heart. Steve sees the blob kill the local doc, but darn it, none of the town's adults will believe him! Yup, it's up to the teens to save the day! Steve and his trusty girlfriend Jane break their curfews(!) and head off into the night to find the Blob and warn the town. The Blob is a completely enjoyable watch from start to finish, offering the triple pleasures of 1950s morals, gee-whiz acting, and a whole lotta extras running around and screaming. The special effects, though primitive, certainly get the job done, and it is still a treat to watch the Blob ooze its way to its next meal. You may notice that the theme song is surprisingly bouncy for a horror flick ("Beware of the Blob! It creeps, and leaps, and glides and slides across the floor"). It was written by Hal David and a fresh young composer by the name of Burt Bacharach. --Ali Davis
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89 of 93 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When I saw that the CRITERION COLLECTION was bringing THE BLOB to DVD - I have to admit I was shocked. This effective and classy little 1950's monster flick was getting the kind of star treatment that most films released on DVD are begging for. And for good reason... THE BLOB is an excellent movie. It hits all the marks, it stands it grounds, it never bores you and it provides you with a original (and even credible) monster that to this day is still more sinister than most that cross the screen (and yet remains the most fun - really, if gum chewed back, it would look like the BLOB). CRITERION again shines here... period style box art (including in the lower left corner a warning that the producers of THE BLOB can not be held libal for heart attacks or faninting from watching the film), a fact based booklet featuring the orginal poster art from the release for it's cover, plus a half sheet poster of the box art that is high quality and all glossy... a beautiful touch. The disc features an excellent transfer of the film. The colors are crisp and the sound is still effective and well balanced. Two audio commentaries are included with the disc, and each are insightful and entertaining. Both remain pretty much screen specific, but do branch out from time to time to explain a host of inside details (like why McQueen wished had had taken a percentage of THE BLOB, and how the leading lady wasn't cast until the very last second... which was the very first day of shooting). Trailer is included, as well as what is really a excellent addition... a photo collection of behind the scene stills, effects (even what the real BLOB looked like off camera and just how big it really was... little hint: not very), and rare BLOB props and BLOB memorabilia - overall CRITERION has given us yet another must have for DVD owners. If you're a fan of the period and the genre, then THE BLOB is a must, I can not recommend it enough... it's pure fun. And if you know someone this holiday season that is getting a DVD and into 50's shockers... start them off right and pick up the BLOB.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
THIS IS THE WAY DVD IS MEANT TO BE! When I purchased this DVD, I was originally taken aback by the high price. I knew nothing of "The Criterion Collection" until this disc. What they have done is nothing short of a miracle...restore THE BLOB to its original cinematic glory. The digital remastering is the most pristine I have seen for any movie, THE BLOB or no. The mono soundtrack is so clean, I could have sworn it was dimensional. The extras are a real treat. This is a fully-loaded DVD and one worth every penny. Fans of THE BLOB will rejoice with this DVD. All others will probably shrug their shoulders. This is eye-popping fantastic, from a technical standpoint. Buy with confidence!
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I hadn't see this movie in quite awhile, so when I saw it out with the 'Criterion Collection' treatment, I picked it up pretty quickly. The transfer is really good, and the colors come through brilliantly. Just seeing the blob oozing around, all bloated on the blood of it's victims is quite creepy. I do wish I could have seen this at the drive in, as that seems to be it's perfered format of venue, but this is the next best thing. I loved the part where the old man finds the small meteor and starts poking it with a stick. You just know something bad is going to happen. And then when he starts playing around with the blob on that stick, the ooze sliding down, getting closer to his hand....and the theme song...I had almost forgotten about that. It's so unlike a horror movie theme, but very catchy. Reminds me of that song 'Purple People Eater'. Anyway, the movie is a great piece of 50's sci-fi with great effects that's a lot of fun. Also included with this editon is a poster, and a few extras on the disc, but a lot less than I would have thought. I was expecting a little more, but what are you going to do? It seems odd that the Criterion Collection edition of Carnival of Souls should have as many extras it did and there not be more for The Blob. Anyway, if you like classic sci-fi, this one is a no brainer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I Have a Personal Connection to This Film
OK, probably one star is for nostalgia, and one for "local color," but as old Sci Fi goes, this is a goodie. And it's relevant, too. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Barbara Frederick
THE BLOB.....a classic pro-society horror film. Top Rating!
THE BLOB is a great horror movie, not merely because of the vividly horrific images of its nearly unstoppable, flesh-dissolving title character, but because it features a real... Read more
Published 21 days ago by R. L. Matsui
An American Classic
It may be a B movie, but it is still a classic. It features a very young Steve McQueen. One movie that never gets old.
Published 23 days ago by Conrad
SUSPICIOUS TRANSFER TO DVD!
I completely agree with the other keen reviews concerning the unprofessional transfer of this classic film onto DVD. Read more
Published 3 months ago by YIAYIA
Poor Copy!
I sent this to my brother-in-law for Christmas but was disappointed to learn that the quality of the DVD was poor. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Roxanne Kean
BEWARE OF THIS DVD!!!
I have exactly 42 Criterion DVDs in my collection and they are all first rate...except for this one. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Hensley
pleased, but unpleased
I am very pleased with the quality of the movie, the promptness of the shipper to send it. However, I am very unpleased that the movie did not have the security factory seal, nor... Read more
Published 7 months ago by alfonso
Great Transfer/Not many Extras
Just received the Criterion collection version on DVD. Quality of the transfer was gorgeous! Packaging and bonus extras was not as good as most Criteria Collection DVD's, and for... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nobody Knows
the blob dvd
i purchased the blob from amazon and it came exactly when they said i had one order get lost but it was taken care of. Read more
Published 7 months ago by musicmaker
blob
with steve mcqueen it worth it and its cool shows how we acted back in the fiftys . lot of room and hot rods and cool peop who spoke english
Published 8 months ago by J. ta
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