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'Recommended...' -Adam Tyner/DVD Talk --DVDTalk.com
'Colors literally pop, detail is strong, and the print is in excellent condition.' -Troy Howarth/AV Maniacs --AVManiacs.com
'This is the most impressive presentation of a classic erotic film that I have seen since Blu-ray was launched...Very Impressive!' -Blu-ray.com --Blu-ray.com
'Colors literally pop, detail is strong, and the print is in excellent condition.' -Troy Howarth/AV Maniacs --AVManiacs.com
'This is the most impressive presentation of a classic erotic film that I have seen since Blu-ray was launched...Very Impressive!' -Blu-ray.com --Blu-ray.com
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From highly acclaimed director Radley Metzger, The Image (aka The Punishment of Anne / The Mistress And The Slave) is a fascinating study of the sadomasochistic relationship between a man, a young girl, and an older woman. Jean (Carl Parker, Score), meets his old friend Claire (Marilyn Roberts) at a party and is introduced to the young, seductive Anne (Mary Mendum). Jean discovers the two women have a master/slave relationship and gets seduced into their perverse sexual games. Based on the classic novel "L'Image" from Catherine Robbe-Grillet (under the pseudonym of Jean de Berg), this masterpiece of cinema is hailed by critics as one of the best erotic films ever made. Beautifully photographed with highly explicit imagery and provocative situations, The Image will titillate, arouse and shock you like no other film you've ever seen. Newly remastered in high definition and created directly from the original 35mm camera negative, this version of The Image is presented uncut and uncensored with a newly remixed 5.1 surround soundtrack.
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324 of 337 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Radley METZGER's THE IMAGE (also known under the more exploitative title THE PUNISHMENT OF ANNE) is without doubt not everybody's cup of tea. Based on an infamous French bestseller this movie is shocking in its relentless depiction of a weird triangle relationship between a mature woman, her submissive young girl friend and a curious author.
Please note: If you feel uneasy when you see graphic sex, humiliation, degradation, bondage, whipping and urination, then do not watch this film. On the other hand, this is no raincoat brigade movie. Instead it is a masterly crafted piece of art with outstanding cinematography, a beautiful score and fine actors (Yes, everybody here can act better than most mainstream academy award winners.)
Regrettably the rough SM scenes could easily distract from or obscure the motivation of the characters.
THE IMAGE has an unusual book-like structure with chapters (no, I'm not refering to the DVD chapters). According to the liner notes the film is very faithful to its literary source. I liked the social setting of the film - it takes places among educated, eloquent and wealthy jet set people. And the film makes good use of its nice Paris locations. I found THE IMAGE very compelling viewing. I just didn't like the fitting room scene too much, because it seemed like a rather cliche porn situation to me.
Some words about the DVD: SYNAPSE did a real great job with the transfer. One can't praise the picture quality high enough. The uncut film is presented widescreen.
Unfortunately there aren't too many extras: the director's filmography, an isolated score and five trailers of Radley METZGER movies: SCORE, THE LICKERISH QUARTET, CAMILLE 2000, THERESE AND ISABELLE and CARMEN BABY. Kudos to Stephen R. BISSETTE for his insightful liner notes. I recommend to read it before you watch the movie, because it really enhances your understanding of the film despite some spoilers.
Please note: If you feel uneasy when you see graphic sex, humiliation, degradation, bondage, whipping and urination, then do not watch this film. On the other hand, this is no raincoat brigade movie. Instead it is a masterly crafted piece of art with outstanding cinematography, a beautiful score and fine actors (Yes, everybody here can act better than most mainstream academy award winners.)
Regrettably the rough SM scenes could easily distract from or obscure the motivation of the characters.
THE IMAGE has an unusual book-like structure with chapters (no, I'm not refering to the DVD chapters). According to the liner notes the film is very faithful to its literary source. I liked the social setting of the film - it takes places among educated, eloquent and wealthy jet set people. And the film makes good use of its nice Paris locations. I found THE IMAGE very compelling viewing. I just didn't like the fitting room scene too much, because it seemed like a rather cliche porn situation to me.
Some words about the DVD: SYNAPSE did a real great job with the transfer. One can't praise the picture quality high enough. The uncut film is presented widescreen.
Unfortunately there aren't too many extras: the director's filmography, an isolated score and five trailers of Radley METZGER movies: SCORE, THE LICKERISH QUARTET, CAMILLE 2000, THERESE AND ISABELLE and CARMEN BABY. Kudos to Stephen R. BISSETTE for his insightful liner notes. I recommend to read it before you watch the movie, because it really enhances your understanding of the film despite some spoilers.
255 of 272 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
In the tradition of "The Story of O" and "Emmanuel"...this Radley Metzger 1975 classic is stupendous!
Beautifully filmed, with minimum fanfare, it gets straight to the point within minutes of you watching it. And that point is not pornographic...but rather sensual and erotic. The total submission of the young star, Anne, played by Mary Mendum, to her older dominatrix girlfriend Claire and her boyfriend Jean, is "a middle aged couple's dream come true". If you want your wife or girlfriend to be dripping with anticipation...turn the lights down and have her watch this film, in its entirety and I'm certain any woman will be drawn in to its lusty presentation! That being said...this is not a film for group viewing by your neighbors next door...unless????
Unlike the video taped, bluntly pornographic XXX movies of today... 1975's "The Image" was filmed, in a way when showing just enough, was good enough to be shown. Although there are some shocking scenes of oral sex between the stars, this film mostly deals with sexual tension and lustful sentiments, inside anyone (male or female) who has ever "lusted" after a youthful girl, strictly to inflict decipline, pain and pleasure upon her. Five stars is not high enough of a rating for this "must have in your erotic collection masterpiece!" I would have always enjoyed more violent sex and torture scenes, however, given what's being produced these days....this film clearly stands out as a "classic of all time" proportions!
Beautifully filmed, with minimum fanfare, it gets straight to the point within minutes of you watching it. And that point is not pornographic...but rather sensual and erotic. The total submission of the young star, Anne, played by Mary Mendum, to her older dominatrix girlfriend Claire and her boyfriend Jean, is "a middle aged couple's dream come true". If you want your wife or girlfriend to be dripping with anticipation...turn the lights down and have her watch this film, in its entirety and I'm certain any woman will be drawn in to its lusty presentation! That being said...this is not a film for group viewing by your neighbors next door...unless????
Unlike the video taped, bluntly pornographic XXX movies of today... 1975's "The Image" was filmed, in a way when showing just enough, was good enough to be shown. Although there are some shocking scenes of oral sex between the stars, this film mostly deals with sexual tension and lustful sentiments, inside anyone (male or female) who has ever "lusted" after a youthful girl, strictly to inflict decipline, pain and pleasure upon her. Five stars is not high enough of a rating for this "must have in your erotic collection masterpiece!" I would have always enjoyed more violent sex and torture scenes, however, given what's being produced these days....this film clearly stands out as a "classic of all time" proportions!
54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By dekkard8
Format:DVD
Arguably the finest S/M movie ever made, Radley Metzger's 'The Image'(aka The Punishment of Anne) tells of Jean, a writer who meets an old friend, Claire, at a party and is soon drawn into her world of S/M along with her slave, Anne.
Based on the French novel 'L'image' by Jean de Berg, a nom de guerre for Catherine Robbe-Grillet, this may be Radley (Score!, Therese and Isabelle, The Opening of Misty Beethoven)Metzger's best film. Beautifully filmed and acted and very erotic.
The dvd transfer of the film is absolutely stunning. The picture is pristine and the colors leap out at you. The new stereo mix is great. The original mono track is also included. There is a Metzger filmography and a few trailers for his films included as well. Kudo's to Synapse for releasing this gem of a film and doing such a great job on it!
If your up for some primo euro-erotica at its finest, look no further!
Based on the French novel 'L'image' by Jean de Berg, a nom de guerre for Catherine Robbe-Grillet, this may be Radley (Score!, Therese and Isabelle, The Opening of Misty Beethoven)Metzger's best film. Beautifully filmed and acted and very erotic.
The dvd transfer of the film is absolutely stunning. The picture is pristine and the colors leap out at you. The new stereo mix is great. The original mono track is also included. There is a Metzger filmography and a few trailers for his films included as well. Kudo's to Synapse for releasing this gem of a film and doing such a great job on it!
If your up for some primo euro-erotica at its finest, look no further!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Image - Too Predictable and Simplistic Production Quality
The product description was overly generous. Production Quality and Sexual Intensity were disappointing to say the least. Sexual situations were unimaginative and lacked sharpness.
Published 2 months ago by Handyman
4.0 out of 5 stars
A source of inspiration
I and my special play friends who injoy this lifestyle films and books on this subject. We are always looking for ideas.
Published 4 months ago by David L Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good stuff
it's vintage and maybe that's why it seems overly corny at times, but ultimately it's about as highly sexual as you can get without hardcore porn. Read more
Published 5 months ago by T. Fitzpatrick
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hard to rate...
It was made in about 1975 and the s/m is just right --- that is, the attractive young woman (about 22) enjoys it. Probably really good for 1975 or so. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Victoria
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, but shows its age...
My copy appeared to be dubbed (I prefer subtitles) --- or at least poorly acted if not dubbed!!! (French?) For its day, I'm sure this was high quality and daring. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Victoria
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old school goodness
Based on a book, this film is 'old school' erotica from back before the Supreme Court created "porn". Read more
Published 17 months ago by Charles Sherman
3.0 out of 5 stars
the image
very good enjoyed the dvd what I wanted I enjoyed the nudity and bdsm and lifestyle along with the location
Published 18 months ago by myke
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE IMAGE (2011) - Has Never Looked Better!
Having just finished watching the new (2011) version of "The Image" from Synapse DVD I felt compelled to add my testimony as to the major improvement in the visual quality of this... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ramm
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Stunning Presentation.
Radley Metzger's masterpiece finally gets the hi-def treatment, and it is simply one of the finest blu-ray releases yet. Highly recommended for any adventurous cinephile.
Published 22 months ago by jaybo
5.0 out of 5 stars
This 'Image' looks better than ever before!
The reviews don't lie, and neither do the specs: This was newly remastered in high definition and created directly from the original 35mm camera negative, presented uncut and... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Stan Sansevero
