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3 Disc Set in steel tin, including: ’10 Years of La Haine’ New feature length documentary La Haine Original Soundtrack on CD Digitally Remastered feature Exclusive Audio Commentary from Mathieu Kassovitz Scenes in Colour Behind the Scenes footage The 2005 Paris Riots – a blog by Mathieu Kassovitz 'After the Riot' – An essay on La Haine by Keith Reader Trailers
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The two reviewers below seem to have totally missed the point to this film. John Evans' asserion that it is "made for middle class lefties, by middle class lefties" is an affront to the themes of this film.The other reviewer says "It's a pitty you don't get it dubbed in english, specially if you don't speack french." This also misses the point-you wouldn't have the guttral impact of the dialogue in this film if it were dubbed. French is a very expressive language and the performers would look ridiculous if English was spewing out of their mouths.
La Haine (Hate) is about normal people who live in abnormal conditions, not necessarily the WORST poverty in the world but they are not getting their fair share. Like a lot of people. The housing estates outside Paris have been enflamed again recently and this kind of proves that this is an important, polemical film that has lost none of its resonance in the eleven years since its release.
As well as the powerful story you have stylish direction and a beautiful black and white presentation. This film will not appeal to people who can't read and watch pictures at the same time, or "idiots" as I call them. Just because a film is subtitled it doesn't mean you should deride it. Neither should it be shot down as a propoganda film for "middle class lefties"-it is a depiction of the events in on day of the lives of people you may not at first understand, but will eventually come to respect and feel empathy and sympathy for (if you have human emotions at least).
A triumph in European cinema.
La Haine (Hate) is about normal people who live in abnormal conditions, not necessarily the WORST poverty in the world but they are not getting their fair share. Like a lot of people. The housing estates outside Paris have been enflamed again recently and this kind of proves that this is an important, polemical film that has lost none of its resonance in the eleven years since its release.
As well as the powerful story you have stylish direction and a beautiful black and white presentation. This film will not appeal to people who can't read and watch pictures at the same time, or "idiots" as I call them. Just because a film is subtitled it doesn't mean you should deride it. Neither should it be shot down as a propoganda film for "middle class lefties"-it is a depiction of the events in on day of the lives of people you may not at first understand, but will eventually come to respect and feel empathy and sympathy for (if you have human emotions at least).
A triumph in European cinema.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Paris, 1995, and Mathieu Kassovitz's La Haine is finally unleashed on a public, who are now starting to be aware of the problems in the suburbs. Many critics didn't know what to make of it, and others passed it off as pure violence against the police; no one was looking at Vinz, Hubert and Saïd - a small selection of youngsters living in the suburbs.
Vinz, of Jewish descendant, thinks he's the tough guy, impersonating Robert De Niro in his mirror, he thinks killing a cop will justify it all, after all his mate Abdel was shot by the cops in the estate during a riot. He thinks he can solve everything with violence.
Hubert, or Couin Hub, is a black African, he's a lot more thoughtful, and wants to get out of the area as soon as he can. He boxes in the gym, which he worked hard to pay for. He is really annoyed that his life is being ruined by others who are out to just torch things, not really in the name of political uproar.
Saïd is a guy who just wants to get on with what he wants to do, not be bothered by others and just mess around. He doesn't have any political agenda; he just enjoys going out with girls and getting drunk.
Here we see a typical day of their life, from sitting around the estate telling silly stories, being chased by the police and the rowing and arguments they have with themselves and others in the area and Paris itself.
This is worth a watch, the black and white is very watchable, and shows us their lives as reality rather than fantasy; Vincent Cassel is one of the best in my opinion, showing us why other directors have spotted his talent from this very movie. I also liked Hubert, he put a sober view on life and the way he doesn't subscribe to violence just for the sake of it is refreshing. I didn't like the police violence in the police station, but I see its purpose, though whatever bias it shows, it shows that sometimes these things do happen, and consequences should arise from it. It's believed that there were complaints from the police over it. I did like the old guy in the loo though, telling us about his friend - had a great moral to its story the boys totally missed.
This is quite an impressive DVD collection too, plenty of behind the scenes stuff, even in colour and commentary from Kassovitz himself. I am not bothered about the subtitles - as I speak fluent French being half French myself, but I did notice they were not as good on the VHS cassette I had for my Media Studies A Level. There's also a CD with the soundtrack, though strangely the other half is for Metisse, another film about urban problems and love. The quality of the transfer is good and the picture is good for the budget that was available, same can be said for the sound.
Worth buying, it's a real eye-opener.
Vinz, of Jewish descendant, thinks he's the tough guy, impersonating Robert De Niro in his mirror, he thinks killing a cop will justify it all, after all his mate Abdel was shot by the cops in the estate during a riot. He thinks he can solve everything with violence.
Hubert, or Couin Hub, is a black African, he's a lot more thoughtful, and wants to get out of the area as soon as he can. He boxes in the gym, which he worked hard to pay for. He is really annoyed that his life is being ruined by others who are out to just torch things, not really in the name of political uproar.
Saïd is a guy who just wants to get on with what he wants to do, not be bothered by others and just mess around. He doesn't have any political agenda; he just enjoys going out with girls and getting drunk.
Here we see a typical day of their life, from sitting around the estate telling silly stories, being chased by the police and the rowing and arguments they have with themselves and others in the area and Paris itself.
This is worth a watch, the black and white is very watchable, and shows us their lives as reality rather than fantasy; Vincent Cassel is one of the best in my opinion, showing us why other directors have spotted his talent from this very movie. I also liked Hubert, he put a sober view on life and the way he doesn't subscribe to violence just for the sake of it is refreshing. I didn't like the police violence in the police station, but I see its purpose, though whatever bias it shows, it shows that sometimes these things do happen, and consequences should arise from it. It's believed that there were complaints from the police over it. I did like the old guy in the loo though, telling us about his friend - had a great moral to its story the boys totally missed.
This is quite an impressive DVD collection too, plenty of behind the scenes stuff, even in colour and commentary from Kassovitz himself. I am not bothered about the subtitles - as I speak fluent French being half French myself, but I did notice they were not as good on the VHS cassette I had for my Media Studies A Level. There's also a CD with the soundtrack, though strangely the other half is for Metisse, another film about urban problems and love. The quality of the transfer is good and the picture is good for the budget that was available, same can be said for the sound.
Worth buying, it's a real eye-opener.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
A true modern classic which holds up despite the test of time. The acting, direction, camera work and music is excellent and the movie's message and theme still rings true to this day. The blu ray looks excellent and breathes new life into the movie's stark black and white visuals. Contrast levels are excellent and there is virtually no grain or crackling disturbances to be found. The sound is also great. So for this price there is no reason whatsoever not to add this modern classic to your blu ray collection.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sucks Very poor
This movie made in France , is an insane quality ! The box not good , why selling this at 22 £ ??
Its too poor , i CAN refund me please , ce film est une vraie pourriture la... Read more
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Published 4 months ago by Jeff
Beware, region locked
beware, this disc is region locked. I thought we left that behind with Blu Ray, but apparently not. so if you're in the US, like me, and want to see this film in HD, you're out of... Read more
Published 19 months ago by L. Voege
The DVD was a better copy
If you're going to get a copy of La Haine, get the DVD version. The blu-ray was a terrible transfer... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by David Reid
Only english subtitles...
The same thing I said about the motorcycle diaries. They need to put more subtitle options in the Bluray Movies, it doesn't make any sense that a disc that as 50gb of space is... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Luis Barros
nice item!
I feel that this hits a hard impact on us.
It is say... very powerful showing that what is depicted is bad to society.
I personally recommend it.
It is say... very powerful showing that what is depicted is bad to society.
I personally recommend it.
Published on 26 Dec 2009 by Matthew
just French
How can one release a Blu-Ray with just one language available? It is even a DVD-Standard to have two or more languages to choose.
Published on 13 Dec 2009 by Robert Stryszyk
typical guy r movie
I highly recommending this piece - drop bad reviews since some like blond some red - some like tarantino some dont, same with guy r -
as far as bluray picture and sound... Read more
as far as bluray picture and sound... Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2009 by Karoly Vaczy
What An Insult To A Classic!
If you don't know what La Haine is, I suggest you read my review of the DVD, as it will tell you all you need to know. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by DL Productions UK
Moving and thought provoking.
This is an incredibly powerful film set against the backdrop of the Parisian riots. Vincent Cassell's performance is as usual excellent and the whole decaying urban underclass is... Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2009 by Mark Wightman
'The Three Amigos II'
I have to own up to renting this film because of it's reviews
La Haine is a film made for middle class lefties, by middle class lefties (most likely with loads of public... Read more
La Haine is a film made for middle class lefties, by middle class lefties (most likely with loads of public... Read more
Published on 30 July 2006 by John Evans
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