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Format: DVD
Release Date: 08-06-2013
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Product Name: Silver Streak [DVD] [1976]
UPC: 013132609904
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I LOVE THIS MOVIE!
To me this is one of Gene Wilder's top 5 movies. He and Richard Pryor are fantastic in Silver Streak. Unfortunately there no special features and it is a very cheap release by Anchor Bay. both these legendary funny men deserve a lot better. But this movie is a must own for any movie collector's collection.
First off, it's called a Richard Pryor/Gene Wilder movie but be warned, Pryor doesn't show up until the movie is half over. Granted the 2nd half they're basically a team but be patient, he will eventually make his appearance. Sadly as society keeps advancing we're less and less likely to see great old world transportation movies. That means less train movies, less ocean liner movies and things that were pretty common prior to the 90s. The plot is good, the setting, while limited, adds to the overall feel of the movie. Gene Wilder is great as usual. Some complain about the picture quality but on an HDMI to HD TV setup @ 1080p I didn't have any complaints. It might not be the cleanest HD transfer ever but you aren't exactly paying the Criterion price for a full restoration either. If you like train movies, comedies or even suspense movies you should at least get some enjoyment out of it!
Silver Streak has always been a favorite. Not slickly done like most of today's high tech computer graphic god awful movies it had to rely on writing and performance. First movie I noticed Richard Pryor in. Nothing over the top but likable. Wilder gives a subdued performance and Clayburgh was a girl you'd like to know. Everyone in the movie did their role well. I haven't talked of story line or plot. Watch the movie and decide for yourself. if you miss all the high tech stuff well....
