When was the last great Brian De Palma movie? Was it Mission Impossible? Maybe. Was it Snake Eyes? Uh, no. Maybe it was Raising Cain? After watching Scream Factory's Blu-ray release of Raising Cain, I am inclined to think that maybe the film really was De Palma's last great cinematic thriller (don't get me wrong, I love Mission Impossible, but that is an action flick). Fan response to Raising Cain was lukewarm at best when it first came out, much in thanks to a disjointed plot that bounced around a lot. The film had you questing what is reality and what isn't, but when you mix in the incoherent storytelling, it was a hard experience to get into. Thankfully, this has been fixed with the Director's Cut of Raising Cain. There is a story behind …show more content…
The first disc contains the theatrical edit of the film, along with six interviews. The new interview with John Lithgow, which runs 30-minutes, is very enjoyable. There is a theme with the interviews, in that they all praise Brian De Palma's abilities as a director. Sadly, there are no interviews or commentaries with the man himself, which makes sense, as he has become somewhat of a recluse …show more content…
The Blu-ray presents a solid transfer, with a wonderful DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 soundtrack. No complaints from yours truly.
Special Features
DISC ONE:
Theatrical Version Of The Film
NEW Interviews With Actors John Lithgow, Steven Bauer, Gregg Henry, Tom Bower, Mel Harris And Editor Paul Hirsch
Original Theatrical Trailer
Still Gallery
DISC TWO:
Director's Cut Of The Film Featuring Scenes Reordered As Originally Intended
NEW Changing Cain: Brian De Palma's Cult Classic Restored Featurette
NEW Raising Cain Re-Cut – A Video Essay By Peet Gelderblom
Verdict
I was not sure if I was going to enjoy Raising Cain. I grew up knowing about it, but I just never got around to checking it out. Well, I'm glad I waited, as this Scream Factory Blu-ray was the perfect way to experience the flick. It allowed me to see both versions and gain a better appreciation and understanding of the film. Fans will definitely want to pick up this
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Ebert, Roger. Rev. of Almost Famous, dir. Cameron Crowe. Rogerebert.com. Chicago Sun-Times, 15 Sept. 2000. Web. 29 March 2011.
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