Great visuals in this film.
"Excellent edition. Would like to see a 4K down the line."
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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 2,500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
In 1974, Hearst Publications heiress Patricia Hearst (Natasha Richardson) was kidnapped by a group of radical revolutionaries named The Symbionese Liberation Army. As her ordeal dragged on, Hearst slowly began to transform from unwilling victim into an accomplice to her kidnapper's cause, resulting in a notorious and violent crime spree that shook the very fabric of American culture, and soon began to beg the question of how much of her involvement was, in fact, forced...
From acclaimed and visionary director Paul Schrader (American Gigolo, Hardcore) comes this Cannes Palme D’Or nominated, suspenseful cinematic retelling of one of the most infamous and explosive true crime stories of the second half of the 20th century, PATTY HEARST. Co-starring William Forsythe (Raising Arizona), Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction), Frances Fisher (Titanic), and photographed by Bojan Bazelli (King of New York), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present the worldwide Blu-ray debut of PATTY HEARST, in a brand new 2K restoration.
directed by: Paul Schrader
starring: Natasha Richardson, William Forsythe, Ving Rhames, Frances Fisher, Jodi Long
1988 / 104 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo
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Overall rating: 4.3939395 / 5 from 33 reviews.
Patty Hearst, directed by Paul Schrader, is a suspenseful retelling of the infamous true crime story. Customers appreciate the film's dark and disturbing narrative, memorable performances, and strong storytelling. Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray in a new 2K restoration with additional features.
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"Excellent edition. Would like to see a 4K down the line."
"Movie: This feels like an honest attempt to depict a complex series of events without oversimplifying it. The use of more abstract sets in some scenes heightened the emotions and also contrasted with the recreations of famous real-world images (not to mention the use of actual footage of real events at one point). This reminded me of the first part of One Battle After Another, as well as "Stop making your point so ineffectively" from Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder. Great to see an early Ving Rhames performance. Extras: The interview is solid, although not very long (maybe 10-15 minutes). The gallery is also not very many photos. Packaging: Bonis points for reversible cover, and both sides are solid."
"way cooler and more engrossing than i was expecting!"
"One of the few Paul Schrader films I hadn't seen, so I'm glad I was able to pick it up. Good performances all around, but Natasha Richardson really steals the show."
"Paul Schrader can be hit or miss. This is not one of this top films, but it is also not one of his worst films. I definitely recommend picking up this film about Hearst and the SLA"
"True crime story told with a great cast"
"Great story and acting."
"Paul Schrader applies his usual auteurist flair to the film, elevating what could have been a salacious and sensational retelling of one of the most notorious crime stories of the latter half of the 20th century. The film highlights the talents of the late, great Natasha Richardson, who tragically died far too young."
"First time seeing a movie based on her life. Very interesting."
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