Jade

Rating:
Summary: Good movie, bad dvd
Review: While I think this movie is very fun and trashy, the DVD has only the r-rated version. On video, one can buy the unrated director's cut, which has about 10 minutes added (this includes a little more nudity, dialogue and the ending is changed substantially). Just buy the video, and the film was shot at an aspect ration of 1:1.85, so you're not missing that much since it's not letterboxed.

Rating:
Summary: A really sex-charged thriller
Review: Yes, it maybe sordid but this movie is worth getting out for a rainy Saturday night. Friedkin plays with color in this movie extensively and the results are luscious. The editing and direction is top notch given that the subject is difficult to explore. Friedkin achieves a successful disconnect from the subject matter by exploring the story from a neutral POV. This neutral POV is underlined by the film's lack of a clear hero/heroine and the constant use of abstract camera angles. If you sort of lick this get To Live and Die In LA!!!

Rating:
Summary: Bad and Good
Review: Yes, it maybe sordid but this movie is worth getting out for a rainy Saturday night. Friedkin plays with color in this movie extensively and the results are luscious. The editing and direction is top notch given that the subject is difficult to explore. Friedkin achieves a successful disconnect from the subject matter by exploring the story from a neutral POV. This neutral POV is underlined by the film's lack of a clear hero/heroine and the constant use of abstract camera angles. If you sort of lick this get To Live and Die In LA!!!