An explosion of masculinity
Added 12/31/2009
Stirring cinematic masterpiece.
For some reason - a serial killer who looks something like the creature from the black lagoon decides to hang out in flooded subway tubes in London, but, because he is not a vegetarian - the killer who is later found out to be none other than SATAN! pops up into S&M clubs around London to disembowel lovely young ladies taking a break from the dance floor.
Then for some other reason, an American cop, who happened to me working in London, decides to track down this menace. Rutger Haur plays Detective Stone - cause this detective is the ultimate cop. Most cops would be happy with a .44 magnum - Detective Stone carries a .450 magnum revolver that accepts 'clips.' That's not enough - Detective Stone doesn't carry a Glock 17 - he carried a GLOCK 50. Enough about weapons.
The fun really starts when Detective Stone is paired up with Scottish Detective Dick Durkin. (A Durkin is a long scottish knife - some may get that reference). Dick Durkin won an honors in serial homicide - when he decided to join the police he went to Oxford. The two of them go on a quest for this BEAST - who happens to wheel a half eaten human heart into police headquarters in a chilled beer cooler without getting caught.
Kim Cattral shows up and manages to only get attacked by the Beast while taking a shower. However, the beast was smart - it kills some old washer woman on the first floor of an apartment building. When Stone and Durkin hear the scream, the Beast attacks Stone's girlfriend in the shower upstairs - where else does one attack Cattral - it was also gentle in that it only bit her shoulder.
The Beast then puts other human bodyparts next to Stone's fridge based cache of chocolate Ra-Ra's. Well - the whole plot boils down to Stone and Durkin raiding the police armory and proceeding to discharge about 18,000 rounds of buckshot in a subway tunnel to no avail. Stone also wears sunglasses in near pitch black conditions while hunting the beast underground.
The day is ultimately saved when Stone takes the heart out.
This film has more one liners and machismo than a truck load of crummy cologne. I watch this film - and then I have delusions of grandeur - or something like that. What a film!
Oh boy, I just watched this film for the 346th time. This is the type of film that calls for special accompanyment - an ice cold bottle of malt liquor in a paper bag.
For some reason, real men get suspended from the police force but manage to get off suspension in one night. Where men can carry guns like a .450 magnum!! - a Glock 50!! - and an A3 Assault shotgun.
Kim Cattral is in this film - and yet the
"35% percent of all accidents are caused by poor visibility"
This is a film of supreme importance in this day and age. Although not explained - it appears that in future London, circa 2008,
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A cult classic in my book......
Added 9/23/2009
Admittedly, I didn't like this movie when I first saw it in the theaters. It had a few laughs, but mostly I thought the story was really far fetched and stupid. Yet, for whatever reason some of the funny lines just stuck with me and kept sticking to me years later.
Finally, I saw the movie again years later on VHS and realized that I was just taking it to seriously the first time around. Somehow I missed that it was never intended to be serious film. Once I relaxed and kicked back, I found I really enjoyed this movie. As mentioned, it's got some really memorable and funny lines. Everything from the "Got to get BIGGER GUNS" to "Well, Satan's in a lot sh@t!". I'm sure Rutger had a blast while making this movie and it shows in every hammy delivery he makes. I've watched it several times since.
I was fortunately enough to buy a new DVD copy before prices went through the roof. At the current prices being asked for, I think I would pass. If you can find a deal however, I definitely think it's worth the bucks if you're a Hauer fan.
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Good Movie, but not for that money!!!
Added 1/7/2008
I own the VHS Copie of this Movie, and I must say it is a classic. I'm very disappointed to see that people are trying to sell this movie for as much as $158.00. I think that's a little outragious and no wonder why people go out and download these movies illegally. I'd probably do the same. Also when you want to put that $ sign down at a reasonable price, then you might get a sale. Untill then, I won't Pay that much for a dvd. Period!!
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I can't believe they are charging this much for this movie.
Added 12/14/2007
I have loved Rutger Hauer since I saw Ladyhawke and will watch almost anything with him in it. We really like this movie but there is no way I would give over $15 for it. We have watched it over and over on VHS! I wanted to replace it with DVD. Although it is classic, it is not worth the prices being charged - especially when there are better Rutger movies out there going for a lot less.
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Great Movie
Added 5/18/2007
I rented this movie from the store, and I like it alot at the time, Infact enough to go back and by the tape at that time. I still have the tape and I have wanted the dvd version for a while. This copy is from region 4 and therefore won't play in american dvd players, but If you know how you can get around that then this copy is fine. This european version was much cheaper then the american version. So If you know how to watch it and you like this movie this is a good alternate buy to the more expensive version.
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An explosion of masculinity
Added 12/31/2009
Stirring cinematic masterpiece.
For some reason - a serial killer who looks something like the creature from the black lagoon decides to hang out in flooded subway tubes in London, but, because he is not a vegetarian - the killer who is later found out to be none other than SATAN! pops up into S&M clubs around London to disembowel lovely young ladies taking a break from the dance floor.
Then for some other reason, an American cop, who happened to me working in London, decides to track down this menace. Rutger Haur plays Detective Stone - cause this detective is the ultimate cop. Most cops would be happy with a .44 magnum - Detective Stone carries a .450 magnum revolver that accepts 'clips.' That's not enough - Detective Stone doesn't carry a Glock 17 - he carried a GLOCK 50. Enough about weapons.
The fun really starts when Detective Stone is paired up with Scottish Detective Dick Durkin. (A Durkin is a long scottish knife - some may get that reference). Dick Durkin won an honors in serial homicide - when he decided to join the police he went to Oxford. The two of them go on a quest for this BEAST - who happens to wheel a half eaten human heart into police headquarters in a chilled beer cooler without getting caught.
Kim Cattral shows up and manages to only get attacked by the Beast while taking a shower. However, the beast was smart - it kills some old washer woman on the first floor of an apartment building. When Stone and Durkin hear the scream, the Beast attacks Stone's girlfriend in the shower upstairs - where else does one attack Cattral - it was also gentle in that it only bit her shoulder.
The Beast then puts other human bodyparts next to Stone's fridge based cache of chocolate Ra-Ra's. Well - the whole plot boils down to Stone and Durkin raiding the police armory and proceeding to discharge about 18,000 rounds of buckshot in a subway tunnel to no avail. Stone also wears sunglasses in near pitch black conditions while hunting the beast underground.
The day is ultimately saved when Stone takes the heart out.
This film has more one liners and machismo than a truck load of crummy cologne. I watch this film - and then I have delusions of grandeur - or something like that. What a film!
Oh boy, I just watched this film for the 346th time. This is the type of film that calls for special accompanyment - an ice cold bottle of malt liquor in a paper bag.
For some reason, real men get suspended from the police force but manage to get off suspension in one night. Where men can carry guns like a .450 magnum!! - a Glock 50!! - and an A3 Assault shotgun.
Kim Cattral is in this film - and yet the
"35% percent of all accidents are caused by poor visibility"
This is a film of supreme importance in this day and age. Although not explained - it appears that in future London, circa 2008,
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A cult classic in my book......
Added 9/23/2009
Admittedly, I didn't like this movie when I first saw it in the theaters. It had a few laughs, but mostly I thought the story was really far fetched and stupid. Yet, for whatever reason some of the funny lines just stuck with me and kept sticking to me years later.
Finally, I saw the movie again years later on VHS and realized that I was just taking it to seriously the first time around. Somehow I missed that it was never intended to be serious film. Once I relaxed and kicked back, I found I really enjoyed this movie. As mentioned, it's got some really memorable and funny lines. Everything from the "Got to get BIGGER GUNS" to "Well, Satan's in a lot sh@t!". I'm sure Rutger had a blast while making this movie and it shows in every hammy delivery he makes. I've watched it several times since.
I was fortunately enough to buy a new DVD copy before prices went through the roof. At the current prices being asked for, I think I would pass. If you can find a deal however, I definitely think it's worth the bucks if you're a Hauer fan.
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Good Movie, but not for that money!!!
Added 1/7/2008
I own the VHS Copie of this Movie, and I must say it is a classic. I'm very disappointed to see that people are trying to sell this movie for as much as $158.00. I think that's a little outragious and no wonder why people go out and download these movies illegally. I'd probably do the same. Also when you want to put that $ sign down at a reasonable price, then you might get a sale. Untill then, I won't Pay that much for a dvd. Period!!
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