This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition J-card MediaBook slipcase (designed by Sean Phillips) was limited to 6,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the limited edition packaging.
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.
Michael (Nicolas Cage, Wild at Heart), a discharged marine turned drifter, ends up in Red Rock, Wyoming in search of honest work. Wayne (J.T. Walsh, Breakdown), a local bar owner, offers Michael the dishonest work of carrying out a hit on his wife Suzanne (Lara Flynn Boyle, The Last Seduction) after mistaking him for the actual hitman, “Lyle, from Dallas”, that he hired to murder his spouse. Before Michael can split town with his downpayment, he runs into the real Lyle (Dennis Hopper, Blue Velvet) and, from there, all hell breaks loose.
Directed and co-written by John Dahl (Kill Me Again), RED ROCK WEST is an endlessly twisty slice of distinctly American neo-noir set in the heartland of the United States. Featuring stellar performances from all three leads and a nearly repellent mean-streak, Dahl’s film is an often forgotten jewel of 90s crime cinema, making its US blu-ray debut in an all new restoration from Cinématographe.
directed by: John Dahl starring: Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boyle, J.T. Walsh 1993 / 98 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Additional info:
Region A Blu-ray
New 4K Restoration of the 35mm Interpositive with original stereo soundtrack
New interview with director and co-writer John Dahl
New interview with co-writer Rick Dahl
New commentary track with historian Alain Silver and filmmaker Christopher Coppola
"Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures" -- New video essay by Chris O'Neill
Archival interview with editor Scott Chestnut
"Caged In" -- Archival video essay by Petros Patsilivas
New text essays by writers Jourdain Searles, Keith Phipps and Justin LaLiberty
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.845201 / 5 from 646 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Red Rock West, a new release from Cinématographe, features a 4K restoration of this 1993 neo-noir film. Customers praise the stellar performances, especially Nicolas Cage's, and the impressive packaging. The film's neo-noir style and the quality of the release have been highly appreciated.
"This is a great release it was a blind buy and I loved the movie very great packaging and transfer !!" — Dylan B.
"Great acting, great story, excellent packaging and of course the movie looks great." — torren t.
"Great movie, great packaging, great transfer, looks great and great bonus features." — Michael H.
Reviews
RIP Majestic Theatre
"Wife and I saw this in the sadly departed Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI. Nick Cage and Dennis Hopper should be all you need for a recommendation. Great, great movie I could rewatch at least 20 times more before I croak."
— Paul B. (5/5)
A Gun Rack? Are You Mental. . . .
"I know. Wrong film. But Stacy does a fine job here, though, and Nic Cage, Dennis Hopper and J. T. Walsh are all great in this fantastic noir film. Although I was way too late to the to pick up one of the limited edition sets, I'm still stoked to have added this to my collection. The presentation is excellent, the photography very sweet, solid performances and direction. There are some very cool new special features, too."
— Ben. Z. (5/5)
Nic Cage = Instant Buy
"I'm always in for a Nic Cage movie, even the absolute worst movies as there's always something to enjoy about a Cage performance. I've always wanted to get a copy of this, was holding out for the slip, but I'm glad that I got this copy at the least."
— Jake B. (5/5)
Red Rock - Best
"This is one of the essential 90s neo noir thriller with great character development. Great interviews as well."
— Viral T. (5/5)
Great film, why no 4K?
"This seems like a no brainer for a 4K. . . still love it though."
— Michael D. (5/5)
Top Notch Neo-noir
"This is a brilliant film, and this version is the one to get of it as the quality of presentation is outstanding. For a brief period in the 90s, director John Dahl created a number of fantastic neo-noir films, with RED ROCK WEST being the highlight of them all (followed just by “the last seduction”). Highly recommended!"
— Adam H. (5/5)
Red Rock West
"Great film, great performances. Excellent video and audio quality."
— Peter D. (5/5)
Very Good Neo Noir
"The design of the package is very good, adding to the neo noir feel of the film. The dialogue is solid, the performances are terrific, and the cinematography is moody."
— Rick M. (5/5)
Top notch!
"Cinematographe with another great release! The transfer is excellent and comes with plenty of extras. The new case artwork is great, but comes with the reversible original poster art if you prefer that. A fund western noir. Great Purchase!"
— Alec E. (5/5)
Must see film!
"Great noir, Hopper, Cage, Boyle. Great to see it again on Blu. Reversible sleeve, great to see classic art, better than what was offered here."
— Joseph R. (5/5)
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