Revolver DVD Review:


The Movie

Kidnappers have snatched the wife of a violent prison warden (Oliver Reed) and demand the release of an image (Fabio Testi) as ransom. But when the warden allows his prisoner to escape, the two become trapped in a deadly conspiracy that reaches from the halls of government to the bullet riddled city streets. Can an obsessed lawman and an escaped convict survive the forces of corruption as well as each other, or does the ultimate law of society being to the Revolver?

REVOLVER is a complex suspenseful thriller. It is an excellent film with action and dramatic tension. I thought the film was straightforward, gritty, realistic and stylish in its own right. Despite being 30 years old and surpassed in shock value and anti-social behavior by so many modern-day films, it still holds up as a good suspenseful thriller. For those of you who are just good old film lovers, REVOLVER is a definite must see.

The Video

REVOLVER appears in an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 on this single-sided, double-layered DVD; the image has been enhanced for 16X9 televisions. The picture looked impressive for a film of its era. No major transfer difficulties other than some minor and edge enhancement. Black levels were quite good; levels looked deep and dark with excellent shadow detail. I thought the colors looked accurate as well. Detail was convincingly good, and the basis of the print is practically unblemished. I notice a little grain in some shots however the film held a great quality through out the presentation.

The Audio

REVOLVER is presented in a Dolby Pro Logic mono sound mix. The film offered a simple mix, principally because it only consists of dialogue and simple effects. Speech sounded like it may have been dubbed at some point in time, although this seems to be how the director intended to have the movie filmed. Effects seemed clear and decisive, without any alteration. Overall, the track seemed fairly typical of its era and type of film despite the fact that the audio came across as somewhat better than average.

The Extras

Revolver: Calling the Shots

Interviews with Director Sergio Sollima and Fabio Testi

International Theatrical Trailer

U.S. Theatrical Trailer

Radio Spots

Poster and Still Gallery

Talent Bios

Overall

REVOLVER is a fine piece of work. Fans of the genre will be very pleased with Blue Underground’s transfer. The DVD looks great. If you are inquisitive about the genre, this is a good place to start. Picture and sound are terrific, and the quantity of supplements adds to a tremendous value for fans of this film.

REVOLVER may not appeal to all, but it definitely merits at least a rental, and fans of the legendary writer and director Sergio Sollima will want to add this wonderful DVD to their collections.

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