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Farewell, My Lovely / The Big Sleep Double Feature [Blu-ray]
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Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.12 ounces
Director : Michael Winner, Dick Richards
Media Format : Blu-ray, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Run time : 3 hours and 14 minutes
Release date : February 20, 2018
Actors : Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, Sarah Miles, John Ireland, Richard Boone
Subtitles: : English
Producers : Jerry Bick, Jerry Bruckheimer, Elliott Kastner, George Pappas, Michael Winner
Studio : SHOUT! FACTORY
ASIN : B0776K6N66
Country of Origin : USA
Number of discs : 1
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P. Weiser –
Austere Package, High Class Material
Two grand Chandler films in one place. Little or no side notes, but the two are divergent, contrasting takes on Marlowe with the same lead: Sleep in modern (for its time) setting, Farewell in outstanding period production. The modernization is a little silly in spots (p0rn a lethal blackmail hook in 1970s UK?) but follows the novel closer than Bogey’s back when noire was life. And the noire-revival is just a little too gorgeous at times but follows the wild plot well. To borrow a line, “they’re selling it cheap.”
Stephen Perri –
Double Mitchum as Marlowe
Two films starring Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlowe. Interestingly enough, he plays the character in two different time periods: Farewell My Lovely is set in the 1940’s while The Big Sleep is set in the late 1970’s (the contemporary period in which it was filmed). In the first filmed feature (Farewell, My Lovely), Mitchum announces from the onset that he is getting old and is tired. However he still looks impressive enough to carry both pictures. Mitchum is very effective in the role and has a swagger about him that works well in both films- he always had such a great presence in films. But it is strange how the second film had him in a contemporary setting… and in England (?!). Of the two films, “Farewell” works much better and is easier to follow than “Sleep” which can get a bit confusing, but is still very entertaining nevertheless. “Farewell” has an impressive supporting cast which features a stunning Charlotte Rampling as well as a very early appearance by Sylvester Stallone. “Sleep” features mostly a supporting cast of notable British actors including Oliver Reed, Edward Fox and Sarah Miles along with other American actors–veterans James Stewart and Richard Boone. “Sleep” also features quite a bit of nudity from Candy Clark to go with the more contemporary approach, I guess–(and she does look great). Both films feature appropriately different music scores that are terrific: David Shire for “Farewell” and Jerry Fielding for “Sleep”.As far as the blu-ray picture quality goes, “The Big Sleep” is the sure winner here. The colors are terrific, and details are sharp and defined. I’d give it a 4.5 out of 5. “Farewell My Lovely” can be a bit overly grainy at times and not as nicely as defined, but in fairness, it a a much darker picture featuring many night scenes. The darker hues seem to suit this movie’s tone. I’d give the video quality a 3.5 out of 5 rating. Sound quality is fine enough for films of this age.I’d like to add that I had seen “Farewell, My Lovely” during its initial release in a first-run theatre at the age of 17 with my Dad. Neither one of us were terribly impressed at the time. (I liked it much better seeing it again all these years later.) I thought at that time as I still do now, that it was riding on the coattails of “Chinatown” which was released the year before to much better acclaim. And notice that the poster art to “Farewell” is a direct rip-off of “Chinatown”–check it out for yourself.
Amazon Customer –
Two awesome Marlowe movies
I really like Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlowe, Raymond Chandler’s world-weary, cynical, but incorruptible private detective.These 70’s remakes of 40’s Film Noir treasures, “Murder My Sweet” starring Dick Powell and “The Big Sleep” with Humphrey Bogart.This opinion of mine maybe unpopular with Film Noir purists, but I like these remakes more.In “Farewell My Lovely,” the ugliness of racism and the sex trade are in full view. In “Murder My Sweet,” the earlier version of “…Lovely”, racism isn’t portrayed at all and the sex trade is veiled. What is not so veiled is the dope trade in the 40’s version and the ruthlessness of the femme fatale.In the remake of “The Big Sleep,” Mitchum’s Marlowe is transported from late 1930’s Los Angeles to mid 1970’s London. Again, the story and action are much more graphic than the 40’s version. The ending here is probably less satisfying for noir purists than the Bogart version. But I found it more realistic. I don’t want to elaborate and ruin it for anyone. Let me just say that to purchase this Blu Ray would be a nice addition to any collection. Why? Because of Robert Mitchum, he could be completely believable in any role without it being apparent that he was acting.
hal –
Remake of The Big Sleep, filmed in color.
Robert Mitchum stars in two private-eye remakes, both filmed in color. I enjoyed the remake more than the original. Not only was it in color, but I enjoyed the entire cast!
Roger J. Munson –
DVD unplayable in UK (region2). Deserves nil stars not one, but nil stars not accepted for submission
Aviator –
Both movies are excellent! I like these older movies for many reasons, such as the cast members are not too politically correct as all movies these days have an agenda, nor they full of CGI!
Devin_Kelly –
A few problems getting this one, but Amazon took care of the situation accordingly and sent a replacement for the one that didn’t arrive. Now I get to enjoy two back-to-back Robert Mitchum performances as famous detective, ‘Philip Marlowe’!
Roy Benson –
Product will not play on my multi-region bluRay player – Title comes up INVALID REGIONMy return time has run out – but I still want a refund – how can I return product
Paul Bartley –
Love the classic detective movies. Robert Mitchum fits the role perfect.