The Big Heat (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD]

Great film! I almost bought the blu ray, but got the early notice of a Criterion edition and I’m so happy I waited. The 4k disc looks amazing and the blu ray includes the usual Criterion exclusives. There is another special edition blu ray release that is very good, but I would have likely double dipped? I hate doing that, but with recent Criterion 4k releases like Drug Store Cowboy, The Grifters, and now The Big Heat I’m a sucker for these great films with the updated 4k only discs which optimize the entire disc and new extras! If you’re a fan of Glen Ford and Gloria Graham it’s a must add to any physical condition. Currently the Criterion 50% off sale is on and Amazon has snuck in a few 60% off 4k discs, but they don’t stay available long. It’s rare to get 60% off Criterion so if it’s one you really want don’t hesitate!

The Criterion Collection releases on Blu-ray this 1953 film noir classic directed by Fritz Lang and starring Glenn Ford as a Police sergeant investigating the suicide of someone in the department and winds up uncovering corruption on the force involving a known gangster and his mob. His investigations then endanger not just his life, but those of his daughter and in particular his wife...Looking superb in HD, a big upgrade from the 2001 DVD, porting over the theatrical trailer, (minus the vintage advertising photo gallery) but including many new extras like an audio commentary, with archival and new interviews, as well as an enclosed booklet. Good film with fine direction and cast (including Gloria Grahame and Lee Marvin) holds up well, with one jarring scene of violence that still packs a punch.

This is one of my favorite Film noirs! It has a great story with excelling acting. And this is my favorite Fritz Lang movie, it's well done in all aspects!I upgraded from the British Indicator 1080p Blu-ray. While I'm still quite pleased with the video and audio quality of that disc, I'm very pleased with this new 4k disc from Criterion! I don't have Dolby Vision (yet), so this is based on 4K resolution and HDR.

There are some surprises in "The Big Heat." A major character's spouse dies in an explosion. There are later moments of violence that occur off-screen. A shot of boiling coffee is followed by an unseen character's scream. Lee Marvin is very good as the villain. Did you know that he was a sniper during WW2? It changes the way you look at his characters over the years. Glenn Ford is stoic and determined as the hero. Very good but not great film noire.

Great film. Beautifully directed and performed and the Criterion 4k print is amazing.

Terrific image presentation of an all-time great film noir.

If you like film noir, this is an excellent movie

Arrived in perfect condition & one of my all time favorite film-noir