Clue [DVD] [1985]

Clue comes to 4K UHD Bluray courtesy of Shout Studio and it's sensational.I won't bore you with a review of the film - chances are, if you're looking at this, you'll know the film already. Suffice to say, it's a hilarious, fast paced comedy whodunnit packed with fabulous performances and featuring one of the best comedy scripts in cinema history.The question anyone wants answered is, is it worth the upgrade from standard bluray. The answer is, resoundingly, yes!The makers, Shout Studio, describe this edition as a 'new remaster from a 2023 4K scan of the original camera negative'. I'm no technical boffin but I can say, the picture quality is excellent: pin sharp, with an authentic film quality, light amounts of grain and full of true colour and deep blacks. The opening exterior scenes in the rain are excellent, full of depth and smooth image tracking. Inside, the studio shots are nicely full of depth and the print superbly shows off all those spooky pools of light to great atmospheric effect.Sound is the original mono but don't let this put you off - the soundtrack is nicely resonant and clear as a bell.The cover price is high, which is a shame, but if you love Clue as much as I do, it's worth the price. Bonus features are minimal and I haven't viewed these yet but the movie is the main thing here and it's fabulous!I live in the UK and imported my copy from the States. Delivery wasn't quick but it was worth the wait. 4K discs are not region coded so this disc plays perfectly on UK standard 4K players.Hope this is helpful!

The film Clue is one of my favourite comedies; apparently a lot of people didn't like it but it has gained a cult following and personally I think it's very funny, I love the performances, and visually it's wonderful. The humour is a blend of slapstick, vulgarity and quite subtle satire, which I enjoy immensely, but this is definitely not for persons of a sensitive nature.The digital version is excellent. The picture quality is amazing, it feels like you are actually in the house. The sound is also excellent, and there are English subtitles available in CC format. The balance between music and speech is spot on. And this version does have all three alternate endings (I had to wait for the video release to see two of them, having originally watched it at the cinema). I definitely found this excellent value for money.

"Clue" is based on the now infamous board game of the same name. However, here in the UK of course, it is more famously known as "Cluedo".You may not have heard of a film based on a board game before, indeed I certainly haven't. However, this film contains far more to it then some un-original characters and a famous "sponser".The film is extremely under-rated, but for me is a perfect blend of physical comedy and witty dialogue. The interatcion between the large cast of suspects and the butler (played by the fantastic Tim Curry) is fast, furious and puts many other dialogue-driven comedies to shame. But there are also some fantastic slapstick scenes, and even some tension thrown in for good measure. The film gathers momentum from the very start, getting faster and faster until the butler then frantically reveals who-did-it.Then the film plays it's (unique?) trump card: It has three different endings. When shown in U.S. Cinemas, each theatre had a different ending. However, because of the luxuries of DVD, we have it even better. You are able to choose one of the three endings to be chosen, at random, when you view it. Because of the never-ending barrage of jokes in this film, you can re-watch it many many times, still enjoying it - and then get a different ending into the bargain!The TV and VHS version of the film had to include all three endings in one, and this version is incuded in the DVD as well. In fact, the way the three are linked together in this version is a funny joke in itself.Sadly, presumably because the film had to suit the multiple endings, not many facts could be revealed during the film - so you may get a little thwarted at the endings, when they reveal their secrets that you really couldn't have guessed at all from the main feature, and it may take several views of the ending(s) to really understand how it resolves. However, let's face it - you are likely to be watching the film for the comedy, and all three endings have plenty of that as well.Sadly, the entire content of Special Features on this DVD consists of one trailer. Shame, since I expect there were many tales to be told from the produces about the multiple endings.Overall, It's fast, atmospheric, witty and very very funny. This one is a bargain - you can watch over and over again, and still find much to keep you ammused. Highly Recommended.

a very funny comedy at a great price.