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In un mondo in cui la lealtà deve essere guadagnata ed il tradimento è uno stile di vita, è emersa una minaccia terroristica nuova e ancora più micidiale - l'assasino freelance! Ronin è un film internazionale e crudo ricco di scene d'azione mozzafiato. La guerra fredda è finita ma alle soglie del nuovo mondo troviamo un gruppo di mercenari segreti le cui abilità di sorveglianza, ricognizione ed attacco sono in vendita al miglior offerente. Cinque di questi operativi, conosciuti come "Ronin", vengono convocati da un mistrerioso cliente a Parigi per una missione pericolosa: impadronirsi di una valigetta top secret. Quello che potrebbe sembrare un semplice compito si trasforma ben presto in una ricerca mortale siccome altre organizzazioni malavitose competono per lo stesso premio. Il traditore diventa il tradito mentre il film raggiunge un culmine da capogiro.
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By DL Productions UK
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Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ronin is, in my opinion, is John Frankenheimer's best film - even picked up a few awards along the way. Robert De Nero's take on Sam is excellent, and even Sean Bean does well in this, as the crazy gun toting Spence. The star of the movie has to be Natascha McElhone as Deirdre; desperate to get that case no matter what. Was really pleased to see Jean Reno in this, his French flair being a centrepiece.
If you don't know what Ronin is about then prepare for a whirlwind plot, dodgy plans and wasted opportunities (by the gang, not direction), oh and probably the best car chases I've seen in the 90s. The best one being in Paris, closely followed by the one in Nice.
The film has a lot of twists and turns, and is a pleasure to watch, with De Nero, Reno and Bean this is an all star cast, with a great landscape and storyline.
The blu-ray is a total let down, only the film and the trailer is included. This is a joke as the Definitive Edition has an alternative ending, so why can't this BD? After all, it's only a 2hr film, and it's in MPEG-2 running at a steady 20Mbps - AVC would have been so much better. The uncompressed PCM is a blessing though, and it's commendable of Fox to use it. I would have liked MORE extras though, they should have included them no matter what definition they were in. The alternative ending is as good as the original, some have even argued better, so why oh why did they omit it?
Not a very good BD, if you have a passion for this film, then get it, it's all you could ask for movie wise. Otherwise if you want extras, and are not fussed about HD then do get the Definitive Edition, which is nearly a tenner cheaper and richer in content.... Read more ›
If you don't know what Ronin is about then prepare for a whirlwind plot, dodgy plans and wasted opportunities (by the gang, not direction), oh and probably the best car chases I've seen in the 90s. The best one being in Paris, closely followed by the one in Nice.
The film has a lot of twists and turns, and is a pleasure to watch, with De Nero, Reno and Bean this is an all star cast, with a great landscape and storyline.
The blu-ray is a total let down, only the film and the trailer is included. This is a joke as the Definitive Edition has an alternative ending, so why can't this BD? After all, it's only a 2hr film, and it's in MPEG-2 running at a steady 20Mbps - AVC would have been so much better. The uncompressed PCM is a blessing though, and it's commendable of Fox to use it. I would have liked MORE extras though, they should have included them no matter what definition they were in. The alternative ending is as good as the original, some have even argued better, so why oh why did they omit it?
Not a very good BD, if you have a passion for this film, then get it, it's all you could ask for movie wise. Otherwise if you want extras, and are not fussed about HD then do get the Definitive Edition, which is nearly a tenner cheaper and richer in content.... Read more ›
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Majick
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ronin is one of my all time favourite films. I decided to replace my dvd copy with the blu-ray. Big mistake. I can't see any improvement in picture quality over the dvd. And the special features are inferior, lacking the 'making of' documentary.
If you don't have it, buy it by all means, it is a great film. But if you are thinking of upgrading from dvd I would save your cash.
If you don't have it, buy it by all means, it is a great film. But if you are thinking of upgrading from dvd I would save your cash.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
An action espionage thriller directed by none other than the masterful John Frankenheimer, an all-star stellar cast what more can you ask for? All i can say is that the acting is great (especially from a beautiful Natascha McElhone), the tension and suspense magnificently controlled, the action sequences (particularly the car chases) breath-taking and the music, cinematography and script exceptional. If you want a good film to see on a friday/saturday night, this is the one. A well-crafted severely underated film.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Inspector Gadget
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Blu-ray
John Frankenheimer didn't have a lot of credibility in his last few years. His final film was the rather crap Reindeer Games, with Ben Affleck, and in 1996 he gave us the utterly terrible Island Of Doctor Moreau. However, he did do Ronin in 1998, which makes up for absolutely everything.
It is a detachment from glossy, MTV-directed, Hollywood action movies. If you want trash, like Bad Boys 2, then this isn't for you. Ronin returns to the gritty, rustic and deadly serious actioners of the Seventies, much like Frankenheimer's own French Connection 2.
The title refers to Samurai warriors in ancient Japan who were left with no cause, or purpose, if their master was killed. They'd roam the countryside, pretending to be thieves, beggars, even madmen and hiring their skills out to the highest bidder. Much like the lost, wandering freelancers that make up our cast of characters.
Robert De Niro is Sam, an ex-CIA agent (or is he?), who bands together with a ragtag group of similar ex-spies for a "no questions asked" job with what appears to be the IRA. First we have Vincent (the wonderful Jean Reno), as a French agent who knows where to find just about anything you want. Spence (Sean Bean) is a gung-ho SAS dropout who is waaaaay out of his depth and ends up jeopardizing the whole mission. Gregor (Stellan Skarsgard), an ex-KGB spy who knows his gadgets and another American called Larry (who is rather disposable). All of these men are led by Deirdre (Natascha McElhone), a young Irish woman who answers to Seamus O'Rourke (Jonathan Price), an IRA boss who is in a lot of trouble with his superiors.
Still with me? No? Well I'm gonna continue anyway. The group's mission is to steal a metallic briefcase from the Russian Mafia.... Read more ›
It is a detachment from glossy, MTV-directed, Hollywood action movies. If you want trash, like Bad Boys 2, then this isn't for you. Ronin returns to the gritty, rustic and deadly serious actioners of the Seventies, much like Frankenheimer's own French Connection 2.
The title refers to Samurai warriors in ancient Japan who were left with no cause, or purpose, if their master was killed. They'd roam the countryside, pretending to be thieves, beggars, even madmen and hiring their skills out to the highest bidder. Much like the lost, wandering freelancers that make up our cast of characters.
Robert De Niro is Sam, an ex-CIA agent (or is he?), who bands together with a ragtag group of similar ex-spies for a "no questions asked" job with what appears to be the IRA. First we have Vincent (the wonderful Jean Reno), as a French agent who knows where to find just about anything you want. Spence (Sean Bean) is a gung-ho SAS dropout who is waaaaay out of his depth and ends up jeopardizing the whole mission. Gregor (Stellan Skarsgard), an ex-KGB spy who knows his gadgets and another American called Larry (who is rather disposable). All of these men are led by Deirdre (Natascha McElhone), a young Irish woman who answers to Seamus O'Rourke (Jonathan Price), an IRA boss who is in a lot of trouble with his superiors.
Still with me? No? Well I'm gonna continue anyway. The group's mission is to steal a metallic briefcase from the Russian Mafia.... Read more ›
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By taking a rest
HALL OF FAME
Format:DVD
"Ronin", is for everyone who enjoys Robert DeNiro, a great spy tale, a host of great supporting actors, and some of the more amazing car chases filmed on Europe's very narrow, pre-automotive designed streets. The word Ronin describes a Samurai who has lost his master, and in this film, the word serves as a metaphor for cold warriors that no longer have the same Cold War to fight. The threats are not gone only changed, so the great games that have played host to a variety of films and movies are still available to talented writers and directors who can adapt.
A great deal of the action takes place at high speed on either very narrow urban roads, or wildly twisting mountain stretches that lack the same manner of safety barriers we are accustomed to in The USA, that make the chase scenes all the more amazing. The director and other key players who made the film have racing backgrounds which allowed them to bring a type of realism that goes beyond the typical Hollywood chase.
Jean Reno, Natascha Mcelhone, Stellan Skarsgard, Sean Bean, and Jonathan Pryce all make for a wonderful ensemble cast. The chase is for a case, and the cast that is assembled are allegedly a team in the hunt for a box that no one knows the contents of. The traditional players like the Russians are involved, the CIA, and then the new Russians along with the Irish, and members of agencies that either are active or are not, you never know until the film ends. And even when it does, the DVD offers an alternate ending that changes in a very dramatic manner how the film you just watched concluded.
"Ronin", is a very good film, a definite cut above the average, and well worth the one minute and two hours of your time it will occupy.
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Best Car Chases ever filmed!
This is my second favourite De Niro movie,with the best car chases ever filmed.The story concerns a box,a box of what,you will never know.. Read more
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Quality action movie with a great cast and seat-of-your-pants car...
Subtitles in English. Sound and vision good.
This really is a superb film, well acted and supported by fantastic car chases! It's great! Recommended!
This really is a superb film, well acted and supported by fantastic car chases! It's great! Recommended!
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ronin
Its a brilliant film,exciting car chases,was very good film as a dvd ,but so much better as a blu-ray disc
Published 4 months ago by Rachel Hall
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Bought as a present
Bought for my other half who has always been a fan of this film especially of the car chase through the streets of Paris. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jaybee
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A classic
A Great film that was on our to get list. It arrived quickly and well packaged. What more is there to say.
Published 5 months ago by melanie wing
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excelente pelicula
Bought a used copy of ronin from zoverstocks for just 19p plus the usual £1.26 for delivery.It's a absolute bargain for such a great movie & if you've never seen it then you need... Read more
Published 5 months ago by $apphire
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One of my faves
Well directed, this film delivers some brilliant action.
De Niro and Reno play their roles superbly.
One of the best car chase scenes in recent times too. Read more
De Niro and Reno play their roles superbly.
One of the best car chase scenes in recent times too. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. S. J. Bracken
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Best car chases ever.
I've been looking for this dvd for ages and was delighted to find it in Amazon - along with lots of my other old favorites - as I remember it as having the best car chases ever -... Read more
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Greatest car race in the movie world
This was an american import so you need a universal player. great film About a group of mercenaries in france with a top secret mission all the usual crosses and double crosses. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Willy
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