Everyone has that one film that haunts them for years after seeing it. For me, that film is Nicolas Roeg's masterpiece DON'T LOOK NOW. I first saw this Donald Sutherland-starring classic on cable when I was a kiddo and this film had the most shocking denouement my fragile young mind had ever witnessed. At the time of that initial viewing I was unaware of the title of the film, but I never forgot one particularly frightening image from it and it wasn't until years later that I learned the name of the flick when describing the ending to a fellow movie buff. This led me to revisit the film on VHS, finding it to be just as effective and eerie as it was the first time I saw it. Since then it has become one of those films I'll rewatch every few years, and now Criterion is bringing fans like myself a reason to celebrate this masterpiece yet again.
Criterion has announced that it will issue DON’T LOOK NOW on Blu-ray and a two-DVD set February 10. This will certainly be one of those 'must buy' releases for me, and I was thrilled to see that our very own The Arrow is a big fan as well (peep his review HERE), making his 'Top 10 List of All Time Favorites'. If you've seen DON'T LOOK NOW, you know that it's a worthy addition to your collection. If not, Criterion's release gives you an excellent reason to discover this gem.
Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie mesmerize as a married couple on an extended trip to Venice following a family tragedy. While in that elegantly decaying city, they have a series of inexplicable, terrifying, and increasingly dangerous experiences. A masterpiece from Nicolas Roeg, Don’t Look Now, adapted from a story by Daphne du Maurier, is a brilliantly disturbing tale of the supernatural.
The discs will feature new 4K digital restorations approved by Roeg, presented in 1.85:1 widescreen, with the following special features:
I've rarely been this excited for a Blu-ray release. If you're a fan of this masterpiece then I'm certain you're equally as stoked.