The Hero (1966) - Blu-ray Forum

Scottie · 11-15-2017, 06:58 PM

The Hero (1966)

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In this psychologically rich character study, written and directed by Satyajit Ray, Bengali film star Uttam Kumar draws on his real-world celebrity to play Arindam Mukherjee, a matinee idol on the brink of his first flop. When Mukherjee boards an overnight train to Delhi to accept an award, a journalist (Sharmila Tagore) approaches him seeking an exclusive interview, which initiates a conversation that sends the actor reeling down a path of self-examination. Seamlessly integrating rueful flashbacks and surreal dream sequences with the quietly revelatory stories of the train’s other passengers, The Hero is a graceful meditation on art, fame, and regret from one of world cinema’s most keenly perceptive filmmakers.

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Disc Features

New, restored 2K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
Interview from 2008 with actor Sharmila Tagore
New program featuring film scholar Meheli Sen
New English subtitle translation
PLUS: An essay by author Pico Iyer and a 1980 tribute to Kumar by Ray

Original poster by Satyajit Ray

Senua · 11-15-2017, 07:09 PM

Dope

The original title is "Nayak: The Hero." I hope they change it back to that.

javi92 · 11-15-2017, 08:19 PM

Is this a Film Foundation restoration? Either way, glad to see more Ray coming.

diskspinner · 11-15-2017, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Senua

Dope

The original title is "Nayak: The Hero." I hope they change it back to that.

Most foreign language films comes with an english title...It is just that...

Ray Jackson · 11-16-2017, 01:20 AM

Never heard of this film.

But the Apu Trilogy, The Music Room and The Big City are all among my absolute favorite films in the Criterion Collection.

...so I will getting this one ASAP.

captainron_howdy · 03-05-2018, 10:20 PM

Great film & has a nice thick booklet for anyone wondering.

diskspinner · 03-10-2018, 12:29 AM

I could not wait for this till next B&N sale, ordered from bn.com on the release week. Watched it today and it is another masterwork.

I watched it before about 15-20 years back and I found it much better than I remembered.

The acting of the title character (Uttam Kumar) requires special mention, in the booklet Ray mentioned he could find flaws in his own direction, but none in his acting. I agree with him.

ravenus · 03-10-2018, 01:01 AM

This is one of Ray's lesser works IMO, falling prey to some heavy-handed symbolism and preachiness. Uttam Kumar does do a good job, and his own mainstream celebrity status made him the apt actor for the part.

Ray Jackson · 03-16-2018, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

This is one of Ray's lesser works

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Does anyone agree with this?

captainron_howdy · 03-19-2018, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Does anyone agree with this?

Definitely not! It is one of Ray's best IMO.

Scottie · 03-29-2018, 12:46 PM

REVIEW

PACKAGING

imsounoriginal · 07-09-2018, 01:08 AM

Gorgeous transfer, they really put a lot of work into this one. Loved the movie as well, much more accessible than the Apu Trilogy and Jalsaghar. Maybe not quite as good as the former but I liked it more than the latter, and certainly works as more of an entertainment than any of those do. Uttam Kumar's performance is a thing of beauty. Loved every minute of this.

laidbacklarkin · 10-29-2021, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Does anyone agree with this?

Symbolism does feature. Preachiness, am not sure. As always a movie experience is subjective but for me personally, this is certainly top tier Ray that needs more exposure. The intellectualism of Ray's films shines big time in this complemented by a fantastic turn not just by Uttam Kumar but everyone in the cast, including Sharmila Tagore.

Question: How does the PQ compare to the Artificial Eye Region B release ? Planning to purchase this and 'Devi' in the current B&N 50% off sale. TIA

ravenus · 10-29-2021, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by laidbacklarkin

Question: How does the PQ compare to the Artificial Eye Region B release ? Planning to purchase this and 'Devi' in the current B&N 50% off sale. TIA

They were based on the same master so differences should be negligible, but the AE disc is barebones.

11-15-2017, 07:09 PM	#2
Senua Banned Member since:Nov 2017 Blu-ray collection:1	Dope The original title is "Nayak: The Hero." I hope they change it back to that. Last edited by Senua; 11-15-2017 at 07:24 PM.

11-15-2017, 08:19 PM	#3
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Is this a Film Foundation restoration? Either way, glad to see more Ray coming.

11-16-2017, 01:20 AM	#5
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	Never heard of this film. But the Apu Trilogy, The Music Room and The Big City are all among my absolute favorite films in the Criterion Collection. ...so I will getting this one ASAP.

03-05-2018, 10:20 PM	#6
captainron_howdy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Extreme Northern New Jersey Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Great film & has a nice thick booklet for anyone wondering.

03-10-2018, 12:29 AM	#7
diskspinner Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:275 Blu-ray collection:1294 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:112 iTunes collection:85 Trading Score:709	I could not wait for this till next B&N sale, ordered from bn.com on the release week. Watched it today and it is another masterwork. I watched it before about 15-20 years back and I found it much better than I remembered. The acting of the title character (Uttam Kumar) requires special mention, in the booklet Ray mentioned he could find flaws in his own direction, but none in his acting. I agree with him.

03-10-2018, 01:01 AM	#8
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1200 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	This is one of Ray's lesser works IMO, falling prey to some heavy-handed symbolism and preachiness. Uttam Kumar does do a good job, and his own mainstream celebrity status made him the apt actor for the part.

03-29-2018, 12:46 PM	#11
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	REVIEW PACKAGING

07-09-2018, 01:08 AM	#12
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Gorgeous transfer, they really put a lot of work into this one. Loved the movie as well, much more accessible than the Apu Trilogy and Jalsaghar. Maybe not quite as good as the former but I liked it more than the latter, and certainly works as more of an entertainment than any of those do. Uttam Kumar's performance is a thing of beauty. Loved every minute of this.

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