This special limited edition J-card MediaBook slipcase (designed by F. Ron Miller) is limited to 4,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Taking its name from the Lumière Brothers invention of the same name, Cinématographe is a new sub-label from Vinegar Syndrome that seeks to fill gaps in the canon of American cinema. Offering a mix of auteur driven studio films produced during the New Hollywood era of the late 1960s and 70s all the way through the indie boom of the 1980s and 90s, Cinématographe will explore the wide breadth of American moviemaking, spanning numerous genres and scales of production. Curated and produced by Vinegar Syndrome's Justin LaLiberty, each limited edition release will be housed in a specially designed, cloth-bound, media book with embossed foil titles and custom molded disc trays accompanied by a slipcase featuring newly commissioned art and an individually numbered J-card.
Jim (Sean Penn, Carlito’s Way) and Ned (Robert De Niro, The Untouchables), two ambling convicts imprisoned in Upstate New York during the Great Depression, are forced to escape prison when fellow inmate Bobby (James Russo, Dangerous Game) pulls a gun during his electric chair execution, turning them into unwitting accomplices. With a taste of freedom, Jim and Ned end up in a small town near the Canadian border, mistaken for priests in the local monastery. With the law hindering an easy passage into Canada, the two hunker down in their newfound home, befriending the people of the town and finding faith in the process.
A remake of the 1955 Michael Curtiz film of the same name, We’re No Angels is a deft marriage of comedy and drama from celebrated Irish filmmaker Neil Jordan (Mona Lisa, The Crying Game), based on a script from noted playwright David Mamet (The Untouchables, House of Games). Featuring a staggering ensemble cast including Oscar nominees Demi Moore (A Few Good Men) and John C. Reilly (Chicago) with Wallace Shawn (My Dinner with Andre) and Bruno Kirby (The Godfather Part II), WE’RE NO ANGELS is a seldom overlooked entry in Neil Jordan’s career. Cinématographe is proud to bring Jordan’s epic crime comedy to blu-ray for the first time in the world with a new 4K restoration approved by the filmmaker.
directed by: Neil Jordan
starring: Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Demi Moore, James Russo, John C. Reilly, Hoyt Axton, Wallace Shawn, Bruno Kirby, Ray McAnally
1989 / 106 min / 2.39:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
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Overall rating: 4.6346154 / 5 from 104 reviews.
We're No Angels, a limited edition release from Vinegar Syndrome's Cinématographe sub-label, features a 4K restoration of Neil Jordan's 1989 crime comedy. The film, starring Robert De Niro and Sean Penn, is praised for its outstanding acting, engaging plot, and excellent performances. The special edition comes with a specially designed media book and slipcase, receiving high marks for its packaging and transfer quality.
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"Very unique film that doesn’t entirely work, especially the comedy bits but still very much worth seeing for fans of the stars and director Neil Jordan. Great art direction and use of geography here! Great restoration on this release and it’s packed with great features as always with Cinematographe!"
"Shocking release with fantastic video quality and a great surprise of special features."
"Another box office flop given new life by Cinematographe. Textbook case of an underrated forgotten gem ripe for rediscovery. Fantastic release."
"I havene seen this film in years and it stil holdning up. Love the cast. The picture and sound is good. Recomended"
"We're No Angels ended up being such a pleasant surprise. You’ve got Robert De Niro and Sean Penn playing off each other in a way that somehow makes this whole thing feel both chaotic and weirdly sincere at the same time. A lot of remakes lose the charm of the original trying to modernize everything, but this one actually keeps the heart intact while still feeling like its own movie. It’s funny, scrappy, a little awkward in the best way, and honestly just a really easy watch."
"Great artwork and overall great release with a nice visual presentation accompanying it. Pretty fun performances from the cast."
"I was really impressed with packaging. How the booklet was incorporated in the packaging as the discs. The video quality was phenomenal. A huge jump in quality over my DVD copy of the movie. Very satisfied with the purchase."
"Loved this back in the day. Still enjoy it. Looks and sounds good! Packaging is good too"
"We're No Angels is very much under appreciated. De Niro and Penn turn in fine performances among a host of other great character actors. The production design and cinematography are great in capturing the Depression-era setting. A/V quality is great and the essays in the mediabook packaging really round things out."
"Great cast in a tepid comedy."
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