William Friedkin's Sorceror gets Blu-ray/Theatrical Re-release!

[Matt89]

Originally Posted by Shlockjock81

...Legend is a beautiful film. Shallow as hell, but one of the most visually stunning fantasy flicks ever made.

Lol oh yeah. If it had been the way Scott had conceived it, the film would've been a fantasy epic. Too bad. What might have been.

~Matt

[rhett]

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

More details!!!:

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.ph...9&postcount=70

Such great news! Add me to the camp who likes this more than WAGES OF FEAR (though no knock on that picture, it has its own strengths). Shame Scheider is no around to talk about the picture anymore, but Friedkin's always a great listen so I hope he still has a lot to say about this masterpiece.

Not only was the title bad, but just look at how this movie was marketed. Here's one of the one sheets they used:

[rhett]

Originally Posted by Matt89

Lol oh yeah. If it had been the way Scott had conceived it, the film would've been a fantasy epic. Too bad. What might have been.

~Matt

Scott also prefers the Goldsmith soundtrack to the ethereal Tangerine Dream score, and has had his share of stinkers...I think I might side with the studio on this one; that movie was a mess.

[Egg_Shen]

Originally Posted by rhett

Such great news! Add me to the camp who likes this more than WAGES OF FEAR (though no knock on that picture, it has its own strengths). Shame Scheider is no around to talk about the picture anymore, but Friedkin's always a great listen so I hope he still has a lot to say about this masterpiece.

Not only was the title bad, but just look at how this movie was marketed. Here's one of the one sheets they used:

That has to be one of the worst movie posters ever. Thinking of the opening "background" stories, I have to say I liked how Wages of Fear never gave you any. Something I think Friedkin's film should have stuck with.

As for the title, I think it's great and seems appropriate, but only after you've seen the picture. Tough title to market, and sadly the studio dropped the ball big time. Also, this was the year of Star Wars. So even with another title this one would have been a hard sell in the summer of '77.

I will be happy to upgrade from the ancient full frame DVD.

[booper71]

Never took the bait this one dangled.

[Paff]

The worst part about that poster is you just know it was created due to audience complaints.

[unclefred]

Originally Posted by rhett

Scott also prefers the Goldsmith soundtrack to the ethereal Tangerine Dream score, and has had his share of stinkers...I think I might side with the studio on this one; that movie was a mess.

I thought Scott's longer cut with the Goldsmith soundtrack was a much better film. One of the few times a Tangerine Dream soundtrack did,nt work.