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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
This blu ray disc came as something of a surprise to me. It is actually a far better release than the US version.
Firstly there are 2 versions of the film here, the theatrical cut and the directors cut which has been advertised as a harder version. On watching the directors cut for the first time, I noticed that this is in fact quite a different film from the theatrical release. New scenes begin and end the film, a lot of footage has been taken out with altogether new footage replacing it and the ending and outcome of the film is significantly different. The character of "Porter" played by Mel Gibson, does seem a lot more intense in this version and comes across a lot more menacing.
As well as alternate scenes, the look of the film is also a substantial variant on the theatrical release as it has lost it's previous "blue tint" effect that was throughout the original release.
If directors cuts are generally not your cup of tea, or for people that prefer the original lighter theatrical cut, it is also present here and to have the 2 versions on one disc is a real treat as they should really be treated as separate films due to the substantial difference between them.
The best thing about this release is having the option of both cuts on one disc unlike the US blu ray, which only includes the new directors cut.
The film is presented in a 16x9 1080p transfer for both versions, which looks really very good, although due to the way this was filmed, don't go expecting to see reference quality material here.
The English 5.1 true hd soundtrack is excellent and seemed a lot stronger and clearer than I thought it would have.
As far as extras for this release go, Warner Home Video have not been slack. Probably just having the 2 versions of the film here could have been enough to justify a purchase which would have excused a potential lack of extras, however we are also offered, an informative directors cut commentary track, interviews with cast members including Mel Gibson and James Coburn and in addition, a feature on creating the new directors cut. Rounding things up, there is on location footage from both LA and Chicago.
Overall this release provides a very neat package and for completists or fans of the film, an altogether worthy purchase.
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Firstly there are 2 versions of the film here, the theatrical cut and the directors cut which has been advertised as a harder version. On watching the directors cut for the first time, I noticed that this is in fact quite a different film from the theatrical release. New scenes begin and end the film, a lot of footage has been taken out with altogether new footage replacing it and the ending and outcome of the film is significantly different. The character of "Porter" played by Mel Gibson, does seem a lot more intense in this version and comes across a lot more menacing.
As well as alternate scenes, the look of the film is also a substantial variant on the theatrical release as it has lost it's previous "blue tint" effect that was throughout the original release.
If directors cuts are generally not your cup of tea, or for people that prefer the original lighter theatrical cut, it is also present here and to have the 2 versions on one disc is a real treat as they should really be treated as separate films due to the substantial difference between them.
The best thing about this release is having the option of both cuts on one disc unlike the US blu ray, which only includes the new directors cut.
The film is presented in a 16x9 1080p transfer for both versions, which looks really very good, although due to the way this was filmed, don't go expecting to see reference quality material here.
The English 5.1 true hd soundtrack is excellent and seemed a lot stronger and clearer than I thought it would have.
As far as extras for this release go, Warner Home Video have not been slack. Probably just having the 2 versions of the film here could have been enough to justify a purchase which would have excused a potential lack of extras, however we are also offered, an informative directors cut commentary track, interviews with cast members including Mel Gibson and James Coburn and in addition, a feature on creating the new directors cut. Rounding things up, there is on location footage from both LA and Chicago.
Overall this release provides a very neat package and for completists or fans of the film, an altogether worthy purchase.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
The main reason I brought this product was to see the new directors cut of Payback which I had not seen before... the fact this was on Blu ray was very much an added bonus! The Directors cut does have a completely different feel to it and after some discussion with a friend we still cannot decide which version is the better!
The transfer of the new version is nothing short of spot on... the picture quality is amazing and the sound it top notch... If I had just one gripe with the blu ray its that the transfer of the theatrical release of the film is not nearly as good as the new directors cut
If you are a fan of this film and havent yet seen the Directors Cut then I highly recommend this purchase!
The transfer of the new version is nothing short of spot on... the picture quality is amazing and the sound it top notch... If I had just one gripe with the blu ray its that the transfer of the theatrical release of the film is not nearly as good as the new directors cut
If you are a fan of this film and havent yet seen the Directors Cut then I highly recommend this purchase!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
We can probably agree on a few things ...
1) Re-making the peerless classic Point Blank as film noir, bad idea? Check. 2) Having it made by god watcher Mel Gibson's production company Icon, bad idea? Check. 3) Casting our Mel in Lee Marvin's role, bad idea? Check. 4) Having the film taken from the director by the studio and re-worked to make it more audience friendly, very bad idea? Check. 5) The studio adding a Blade Runner like voice over, bad idea? Check! 6) Allowing the disgraced director to re-work his original cut for this disc, (it contains the studio and director's cut's) great idea? Check.
WRONG! And who'd have thought? 1) As good and probably better than original! 2) Icon has done a superb job! 3) Mel is brilliantly brutal in the role of Porter. 4) The studio re-worked structure and ending is much much better. 5) The voice over works great and is very amusing. 6) A nice gesture but his version ain't as good.
What's my point? Watch the theatrical version first, then the directors cut (for the different colour grading and alternate ending).
PS Wonderful blu-ray this at a bargain price.
1) Re-making the peerless classic Point Blank as film noir, bad idea? Check. 2) Having it made by god watcher Mel Gibson's production company Icon, bad idea? Check. 3) Casting our Mel in Lee Marvin's role, bad idea? Check. 4) Having the film taken from the director by the studio and re-worked to make it more audience friendly, very bad idea? Check. 5) The studio adding a Blade Runner like voice over, bad idea? Check! 6) Allowing the disgraced director to re-work his original cut for this disc, (it contains the studio and director's cut's) great idea? Check.
WRONG! And who'd have thought? 1) As good and probably better than original! 2) Icon has done a superb job! 3) Mel is brilliantly brutal in the role of Porter. 4) The studio re-worked structure and ending is much much better. 5) The voice over works great and is very amusing. 6) A nice gesture but his version ain't as good.
What's my point? Watch the theatrical version first, then the directors cut (for the different colour grading and alternate ending).
PS Wonderful blu-ray this at a bargain price.
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Great, Awesome, Shocking!
Let me tell you that this is one of those titles that you have to see to believe! the ability of the Director is incredible to make this Title 2 very different films, is the same... Read more
Published 10 days ago by PAULO
EXCELENT!
Good movie, perfect upscaling and actually is a good fact FREE REGION !- I was expecting more from the Directors Cut, but still if you are a fan, is a must!
Published 1 month ago by Cisar Arnulfo Acevedo Rammrez
Payback
What a great film. It was so good that I watch it twice. The action is great and the length is just about right. A really good buy.
Published 1 month ago by N. L. Roberts Qpm
film noire, updated and expanded
This is a wonderful combination: the theatrical release and the director's cut, all in super clear blu-ray. Read more
Published 2 months ago by rob crawford
Theatrical version nice to see...
Great movie and always enjoyed the theater version as opposed to the directors cut. With this BR DVD you get both. Fantastic!
Published 5 months ago by Jazzy Jeff
This blu-ray disc dosen't includ any chinese subtitle!
This blu-ray disc dosen't includ any chinese subtitle!
Bases on this item's introduction,the blu-ray disc should includ Mandarin Chinese. Read more
Bases on this item's introduction,the blu-ray disc should includ Mandarin Chinese. Read more
Published 7 months ago by CHI SHION CHO
Warners' Blu-ray includes both a Director's Cut that draws some real...
Remaking a classic is never a good idea at the best of times, but when Brian Helgeland's remake of Point Blank ended up being shelved, heavily re-edited, rewritten (by Terry Hayes)... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
He wants his pay back, and payback
Before studio execs and Mel Gibson got all uppity with Brian Helgeland, Payback was a darker, meaner film. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Inspector Gadget
Awesome film, pretty good transfer
Thoroughly recommend the film, and for a few pence more, a better picture than the dvd. And since you're looking at the blu ray, those few pence are within your budget, so buy it!
Published 14 months ago by C. A. Wilson
Great tough thriller.
You get both versions of the film on this DVD. The directors cut is less funny but both versions are good.
Published 15 months ago by Tom Joad
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