This is a classic--brought up repeatedly in the book and movie "Zodiac". Quick paced and well acted with a small cast, the story is basic but compelling. Joel Mcrea and Fay Wray are perfect for the roles they play as the hunted prey on a remote island. Filmed at the same time of the legendary "King Kong" and using the same sets, this is 1930's film making at its best. This particular DVD set gives viewers the option of the original release in black and white and another disc in color. Many of the colorized films taken from original black and white are less than stellar--but not this one. The color version on the film is stunning. A god way to pass the time on a late Saturday night with a classic--only now in brilliant color! See it again for the first time.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This well done film, made by the same people who made the 1933 CLASSIC -King Kong-, was made at the same time, using a couple of the same cast members- Robert Armstrong and Fay Wray- to make this one. The acting in this film is, admittedly, a bit dated and somewhat wooden in certain sequences, but that does not take anything away from the overall thrilling nature of the film. The actors and actress give their best efforts here, and it shows in the finished film. The disc quality is superb, offering viewers the option of both colorized, and classic black and white versions of the film to view, and in this reviewers opinion, the color version is superior. The technology used to provide the color version was not offensive to me at all, as I relish this and other colorized films I own. They take nothing at all away from the classic black and white versions which, by the way, were remastered to offer both versions in refreshed, sharper picture and better sound quality masters... So as long as the choice is provided, you black and white purists can have your version to view, and I can have my color version to view! Everyone gets what they want, so enjoy this fun film the way you want to!!... berner712/Steve BernerRead full review
Very good, engaging, worth buying, older type movie, but still very interesting and exciting.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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