- Actors: Danny Dyer, Simon Phillips, Tamer Hassan, Eric Cantona, Jason Flemyng
- Directors: Paul Tanter, Bob Phillips, Michael Tchoubouroff, Alexander Williams
- Writers: Paul Tanter
- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Lionsgate
- DVD Release Date: 21 Mar 2011
- Run Time: 286.00 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B004LQG1BG
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 24,890 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Shot in high contrast black and white with splashes of Sin City style colour, and a great British gritty edge, The Jack trilogy stars a host of fantastic british actors including Tamer Hassan (Bonded by Blood, Layer Cake), Simon Phillips (Jack Said, Jack Says), Dexter Fletcher (Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Stardust), Adam Deacon (Adulthood, Kidulthood), Jason Flemyng (Clash of the Titans, Kick Ass) Martin Kemp (The Krays), with Olivia Hallinan (TV’s Sugar Rush) Zack Galligan (Gremlins) Doug Bradley (the infamous Pinhead of Hellraiser), Danny Dyer (The Business) and Mike Reid (Eastenders) to name but a few!
Based on the popular graphic novels by Paul Tanter.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 3-DVD Set, Alternative Footage, Anamorphic Widescreen, Behind the scenes, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Jack Says (2008) Waking up in London with amnesia next to a dead body, Jack has just enough time and sense to disappear before the police arrive. In an attempt to lie low, he heads to Paris to visit the ex he can't remember. But a guy like Jack attracts trouble, and an encounter with the mysterious Girl X draws him and the woman he loves back into a world he's trying hard to avoid ... and to remember. Jack Said (2009) Undercover police officer Jack Adleth infiltrates notorious criminal gang whilst trying to stay loyal to his friends and police handlers. As Jack gets sucked into the underworld he must push away those he loves in order to protect them. Bringing the classic noir feel to modern gritty London, Jack said is an exciting, intelligent thriller where no one can be trusted and secrets hide in the shadows. Jack Falls (2011) Surviving a murder attempt in Amsterdam, former undercover police officer Jack Adleth returns to London to seek revenge and settle some old scores, but he soon finds himself in danger not just from his former criminal associates, but his old police colleagues too. As he battles to stay alive, he must also deal with the guilt from the consequences of his undercover life. ...Jack - The Trilogy - 3-DVD Set ( Jack Says / Jack Said / Jack Falls )
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Having now seen all three of these, it's interesting to see the the increase in production values (and presumably budget) in each film. Although each one improves on the last in every sense, the first, Jack Says, is still strong by comparison to most British indie films. Simon Phillips and Rita Ramnani are good in their roles and supoorting by a great Mike Reid, a snarling Rula Lenksa and philosophical, pre- Looking For Eric, Eric Cantona. Paris looks beautiful and the amnesia aspect throws up some interesting twists and shocks.
Jack Said steps things up a gear. With more action and a bigger cast including Danny Dyer, David O'Hara (a great actor featured in films such as The Departed, Wanted and Braveheart and who simply isn't in enough films) and some of the originals from Jack Says. Reminiscent of a British version of The Departed, we see how Jack gets into the situation in the first film, with more twists that leave you guessing right up until the last.
Then there's Jack Falls which is not only another leap on from before, but takes things in a different direction. Whereas the first stories were told in colour with black and white for the flashbacks, Jack Falls is entirely balck and white, with the occasional hint of colour (such as blood or an item of clothing). Everything looks beautiful and crisp, and the colours stand out further against the black and white. It also helps emphasise the film noir style. All the actors up their games further, the writing and direction are improved, the fights, stunts and set pieces are not only inventive but actually quite spectacular, and the cast in this one - Phillips, Ramnani, Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Alan Ford, Olivia Hallinan, Tamer Hassan, Adam Deacon, Martin Kemp and Doug Bradley is one of the best ensembles in a single film I've seen in years. Add these to the other two films and you have a great trilogy well worth getting.
Jack Said steps things up a gear. With more action and a bigger cast including Danny Dyer, David O'Hara (a great actor featured in films such as The Departed, Wanted and Braveheart and who simply isn't in enough films) and some of the originals from Jack Says. Reminiscent of a British version of The Departed, we see how Jack gets into the situation in the first film, with more twists that leave you guessing right up until the last.
Then there's Jack Falls which is not only another leap on from before, but takes things in a different direction. Whereas the first stories were told in colour with black and white for the flashbacks, Jack Falls is entirely balck and white, with the occasional hint of colour (such as blood or an item of clothing). Everything looks beautiful and crisp, and the colours stand out further against the black and white. It also helps emphasise the film noir style. All the actors up their games further, the writing and direction are improved, the fights, stunts and set pieces are not only inventive but actually quite spectacular, and the cast in this one - Phillips, Ramnani, Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Alan Ford, Olivia Hallinan, Tamer Hassan, Adam Deacon, Martin Kemp and Doug Bradley is one of the best ensembles in a single film I've seen in years. Add these to the other two films and you have a great trilogy well worth getting.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I agree with the previous review. These films are very gripping and gritty and much of it being filmed in black and white adds to the atmosphere. Highly recommended.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I DON'T THINK THE MONEY IS SPENT ON BRITISH FILMS. THIS WAS VERY GOOD AS FAR AS IT WENT. WORTH WATCHING, BUT WOULDN'T WATCH IT AGAIN.
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