Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder 3D - October 9! Review

[hotandserious]

Originally Posted by jrmac2000

I'm not concerned about "modern" pq, just wanting to know if the film is worth the $30 price tag. It sounds like you think it's a safe bet?

Even without the 3D, it's one of my favorite Hitchcock films - I'd have easily paid more than $30 for the 3D version.

[sookymonster]

I wonder if there will EVER be an aussie release for this one?

[Jsmith82]

Got this for Christmas, haven't watched it yet but I'm definitely excited to do so...

[ddufremle]

Originally Posted by jrmac2000

I'd like to order this, but from what I have heard about the film it is probably not worth the current price tag. Would anyone recommend this as a blind buy at this price?

Originally Posted by Rainhurt

It's one of the greatest movies ever made man! It just doesn't have modern HD picture quality.

I was quite disappointed with the transfer. The powers that be should give this film the total restoration it deserves.

[sookymonster]

I just ordered this new from ebay for $27 and I am very excited about it.

I come here to see what others have to say and with opinion mixed, im looking forward to seeing it for myself.

[sookymonster]

I finally have this and am watching it now, but what strikes me is the picture and 3d are a lot better than the review suggests, also I love the opening credits, which pop to about 50%, a lot further than any others I have seen.

Anyway, on with the show now...

[EVERYONE LIES]

Originally Posted by sookymonster

I finally have this and am watching it now, but what strikes me is the picture and 3d are a lot better than the review suggests, also I love the opening credits, which pop to about 50%, a lot further than any others I have seen.

Anyway, on with the show now...

no doubt, this looks really good in 3D. I was skeptical because the 3D review sucks. WB did an excellent job with this.

[MrHT]

I was reading the review of this BD and was shocked to see that it was only 3 stars and it seemed like the reviewer didn't care much for. IMHO, this is a pretty amazing Hitchcock film and is one of my personal favorites. Not sure how anyone can not like this film.

[Dubstar]

I should have asked this for Christmas - because I have yet to see a decent 'cheap' price for this. although the UK edition is reduced some 56% off it's MSRP of £24.99

[Karma16]

HI,
Well, I have the BD 3D Dial M. I received it last week from Amazon. I am old enough to have seen it when it was first run in the 1950's but I didn't.

To me, this is the most rational 3D movie I have seen yet. It's generally not flashy nor the does the 3D call attention to itself. It's very natural. Probably, you folks who love special 3D effects will not like it. It's just not flashy enough for your tastes. But for those of us who wish 3D to be an extension of our natural senses will love the way 3D is used.

There is just one "pop-out" in the whole movie and it is very effective. I won't spoil it by telling you about it.

Reviews have called it too wordy. It is wordy all right but in a very good way. I liked the movie, as a movie, very much. Hitchcock was great. See if you can find Hitchcock in the film. He appears in all his films in case you don't know. Be quick, he's not there very long.

All in all, a good movie with good 3D.

Sparky

[Jsmith82]

This is a great 3d movie. They dont write scripts like this anymore. The 3d is so natural, the dialog just brings you in, combined with the 3d I felt completely immersed in the story. Bravo.

Its a solid testament showing how 3d can be utilized with out crazy pops and effects. Thurs entire film (just about) takes place in a single room and relies on dialog, but ol Alfred was smart. Usually there is always something to gauge depth; a lamp, table, something is always there.

Thumbs up from me!

[keb33509]

Agree 100%!

[reaper_234]

I've really been dying to get this, thinking of buying it this week but at $30 it better be some great 3D cause that's pretty steep. And the 3D for this hasn't received the best reviews.

[Hypnosifl]

Originally Posted by reaper_234

I've really been dying to get this, thinking of buying it this week but at $30 it better be some great 3D cause that's pretty steep. And the 3D for this hasn't received the best reviews.

I feel like maybe people who didn't give the 3D good reviews were people who take the attitude "good 3D = pop-outs"--I thought the depth was good throughout, and consistent (I hate the modern idea that there should be a "depth script" where the 3D is intentionally made more flat in less "dramatic" scenes). Note that the entire movie takes place indoors though, so the depth is basically "realistic" for what you would see in an indoor setting (but Hitchcock does do a good job of having furniture and other objects at all different depths in most scenes to create contrast)

[scaramunga]

I have the WB DVD and have not picked up the film on blu ray as of yet. Mainly due to the $30 price tag and lack luster transfer reviews of the blu ray.

Does anyone have the DVD to compare with the blu ray? Did they feel that the blu ray was an upgrade from the DVD? I don't have 3D so this would be a 2D comparison only.

Thanks!

[Taygan315]

Originally Posted by reaper_234

I've really been dying to get this, thinking of buying it this week but at $30 it better be some great 3D cause that's pretty steep. And the 3D for this hasn't received the best reviews.

I feel exactly the same. May have to just get this and take a chance.

[almy]

I got a 65" Panasonic 3-d set about 3 weeks ago and have bought quie a few 3-D discs of recent films. Since I am 68 years old, I'm quite familiar with 3-D titles from the 50s, having seen many in theatres. DIAL M FOR MURDER is the first Blu-Ray 3-D title where I've seen examples of "ghosting" or crosstalk, mostly in the scenes where the two male stars are wearing black dress suits. I'm not complaining, just pointing it out. Still a great film and the 3-D PQ is very impressive considering the age of the film....