THE HITCHER is simply one of the most amazing and effective films I've ever witnessed, and just about everything in the movie is spectacular in my opinion. It is my THIRD favorite film of all time, and is a masterpiece on all fronts! I have always viewed the film in the way that John Ryder might not be a normal human, and we don't know exactly what he is. This is why him shooting down a helicopter doesn't bother me in the slightest. There are several other people who feel this way as well, as I've seen some reviews on the IMDB mention it. Also, Hauer is just so absolutely perfect in this role, managing to be extremely creepy, convincingly psychotic and sadistic, and also very myterious. Quite simply, I think it is easily his greatest performance to date. The film's score is also very moody and effective, and it compliments the film perfectly. It douses the film in a sense of dread, as well as a sense of the unkown. It is one of my favorite scores in any film. When I first saw this film many years ago, I was simply in awe as each scene unfolded, and I honestly think every single scene in this film is either downright spectacular, compelling, terrifying, suspensful, disturbing, or even saddening. Every scene also unfolds perfectly, and the film just effects me like no other has. My favorite scene in the film (which is saying something, as every scene is pure gold to me) is definitely the disturbing, yet very saddening scene where the poor police dog is sadly licking his dead master. That little scene is just so very powerful for me. Also, the Texas desert setting is perfectly desolate and lonely, and it is the perfect background for the horror that takes place. The desert is practically a character itself in this film. Anyhow, as I said, this my third favorite film of all time, and I could easily watch it every day without getting the least bit bored. On a scale of * to *****, this gem easily gets a perfect ***** from me!
A great movie! Hauer was perfect in this movie. Out of curiosity Cujo, what are your 2 other favorite movies of all time?
I already posted this in another Hitcher thread. If you can play pal,RC2 discs you should try to get your hands on the german 2 disc SE. The movie is presented in it's oar 2,35:1 (anamorphic) and features a good DD 5.1mix. Extras: Disc 1: - feature length audio commentary by director Robert Harmon and screenwriter Eric Red - scene specific audio commentary by actors Rutger Hauer & C. Thomas Howell, director Robert Harmon, screenwriter Eric Red, producer Ed Feldman, director of photography John Seale, composer Mark Isham Disc 2: - "The Hitcher: How do these movies get made?" an brand new 38 minute documentary about the making of the movie incl. interviews with actors Rutger Hauer & C. Thomas Howell, director Robert Harmon, screenwriter Eric Red, producer Ed Feldman, director of photography John Seale, composer Mark Isham - Rutger Hauer's directorial debut short film "The Room" (10 minutes) - audio commentary by Rutger Hauer for his short film "The Room" - Robert Harmon's first short movie "China Lake" (32 minutes) - audio commentary by Robert Harmon for his short film "China Lake" - script excerpts of the deleted scenes - extensive filmographies - Trailer A - Trailer B
I feel like such a fool, but I havent seen this movie. I've seen the DVD around a lot but never picked it up. And I've been hearing good wordofmouth about it for a while now. Assuming I can find it relatively cheap, I'll snag a copy whenever I can.
People liked seeing the movie but when they say their opinion, they say otherwise. This movie would have been better if they didn't show what happened to that girl. I think this movie is close to perfect but it goes into other directions.
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How has this not gotten an United States Blu Ray release yet? With the unfortunate death of Rutger I wonder if it will finally come to fruition.
I haven’t seen The Hitcher since it was first released on VHS back in the 80s. Seriously. I’ve always meant to revisit it but for some reason I haven’t gotten around to it. Wish it would pop up on Netflix or Hulu or Shudder.
I'm definitely due for a viewing- it was a favorite of mine back when it first came out. I just checked my Netflix history and apparently I've never rented it through them, so it's been at least 20 years since I've seen it. My wife still has a copy on VHS I think, but we don't have a player hooked up in our house. Just put the disc at the top of my queue in Netflix.
If trying to order the recent German limited edition mediabook Blu-ray from amazon.de don't make the mistake I did and accidentally order the Sean Bean version! I didn't even know there was a re-make, never mind that it apparently sucks ass, so I hope by admitting this moment of expensive idiocy it stops any of you guys doing the same thing. They even released the Sean Bean mediabook version on the same day as the new remastered (original) version mediabooks and with them all having new artwork it was a pretty blatant cash in attempt. A cheaper single disc version (22 euros) was released in Germany after those limited edition mediabooks, with the same remastered transfer, so that seems to be the one to go for now and I've ordered that one now.
Looks like you can watch it for free on Prime if you do some free 7-Day Trail of Cinemax on Amazon... https://www.amazon.com/Hitcher-Rutg...s=the+hitcher&qid=1564082619&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Yeah, you can watch it on Hulu too if you have the cinemax add on. Unfortunately I already have the Showtime add on from back when Twin Peaks aired, and my wife won’t let me switch because she likes Shameless. I’ll be damned if I’m gonna pay for both!
