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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Remake of the Fritz Lang Classic "Man Hunt",
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This review is from: Rogue Male (DVD)
A remake of the Fritz Lang classic "Man Hunt", Clive Donner does a great job in creating a modern version of this exciting story. The script by Harold Pinter is excellent, and as a consequence the film gives a more suspenseful and realistic rendition of the story than Man Hunt, as good as it was in its own way, was able to do. Another reason why this film is better in many ways than Man Hunt is due to the casting of Peter O'Toole as the aristocratic British hunter who has the opportunity and temptation to assasinate Adlolph Hitler before the war, but fails to do so. He is much more suitable in the role than Walter Pidgeon was in Man Hunt. The film also does a better job at presenting the uncomfortable reality (not often talked about) of the existence of British Nazis who sympathised with the anti-semitism/racism and totalitarianism of Nazi Germany prior to WWII, and likely as traitors during the war.This a wonderful and entertaining film to view, and is a great compliment to the fine film by Fritz Lang made in 1941. Please see my review of the film Man Hunt for additional perspective.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
They Shouldn't Have Messed With The Book,
By Sweeper "Sweeper" (McLean, VA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rogue Male (VHS Tape)
The novel, by Geoffrey Household, is well-paced and builds to a satisfying climax based on profound revelations. The movie pushes those revelations to the beginning, which robs the main character of his motivation to swing into action at the end. I enjoyed the movie to a point, but this is one of those cases where the film makers would have done better to stay more consistent with the book.
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3.9 out of 5 stars (21 customer reviews) 32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Peter O'Toole at any price....,
By Patricia - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Rogue Male (DVD)
...but at $3.95, you can't miss.OK, at times the sound is muffled, the color washes out, there's a bit of streakiness, the picture seems to shake, and it has the appearance of the usual low budget film. BUT, the movie is absolutely riveting and the flaws are minor distractions. I watched it then had to watch it again. Not the typical commando-trained man on the run flick, as in The Bourne Identity, but a slower paced, perhaps more thoughtful type of story. Sir Robert (O'Toole)goes to ground while being pursued after failing to assassinate Hitler and being tortured then escaping. We see his determination and ingenuity (again, not the usual Hollywood sort of stunts), but also the man he is. I did not catch on to the reason why he went after Hitler until later in the movie, so disagree with an earlier viewer. However, I've not read the book before seeing the movie. There are hints about what happened and when I realized what had occured, it increased the tension, rather than ruining the end for me. John Standing is terrific as the pursuer, Harold Pinter has a nice scene, Alistair Sim plays the doddering uncle well, but it is Peter O'Toole who makes the movie. O'Toole is excellent at dry humor and getting across a page of dialog with just a look. There's a wealth of both in Rogue Male. It's a shame this movie is not better visually and does not get much notice among O'Toole's works. It is, however, a movie that will keep you guessing about what will happen and is well worth a look. In a recent interview, O'Toole said Rogue Male was his favorite movie and it is easy to see why. For parents: Since I have kids and do not trust the ratings system (and Rogue Male is unrated), I appreciate reviews that note what might be objectionable for kids. Rogue Male is intense at times and shows Sir Robert being tortured- blood on his face and facial expressions during 2 incidents. There's a couple other violent moments- nothing very graphic or worse than what they've seen on TV. Teens might find it a bit slow, but interesting. Not for kids under 13. 21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The "Rogue Male" is Superb!!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rogue Male (VHS Tape)
I saw this movie 6 years ago and wondered how I'd missed it for so long. O'toole gives an awesome performance as he fumbles and then haphazardly (with the greatest of luck) eludes his pursuers. This movie puts a great spin on the statement "what if" some one had killed Hitler, though it is in no way a documentary. It's the "CAT & MOUSE" standard in my book!!ENJOY. 16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
They Shouldn't Have Messed With The Book,
By Sweeper "Sweeper" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rogue Male (VHS Tape)
The novel, by Geoffrey Household, is well-paced and builds to a satisfying climax based on profound revelations. The movie pushes those revelations to the beginning, which robs the main character of his motivation to swing into action at the end. I enjoyed the movie to a point, but this is one of those cases where the film makers would have done better to stay more consistent with the book.
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