Sleuth DVD: Review By SpaceCowboy

The movie itself will come later, but this DVD is just a priceless fulfillment. Does anyone know how hard it is to come by this? It's a rarity, and as such, I charish it. It may be limited in features, and lack commentaries, deleted/alternate scenes, which I can overlook knowing this to be a '70s film. The 23 minute featurette was a surprise and a fantastic adition to the DVD. As any other usual DVD, it's also packed with a trailer. Lastly of the features, it's 1:85 ratio and mastered quality is the perfect combo to make do for a special viewing at home. I see no new release of "Sleuth" in the near future, and that's okay. I incourage anyone who has seen and adored this film to find a copy of it quick! It will be well worth whatever price it is.

... And now for my review of the film itself [since MovieWeb doesn't carry an actually page for "Sleuth", other than the remake]:

This psychological thriller deserves more appreciation. It has a brilliant script, beautiful scenery, and two exciting performances by two very talented actors. There?s not a bore or dull moment in plain view which gives Sleuth a near perfected work of art.

A young hairdresser named Milo Tindle is invited to a greeting with his lover?s husband, Andrew Wyke. It?s all just fun and games with the ol? prow. A simple conversation over the woman that ties them together ? Marguerite ? soon turns into a rather funny sort of action, but is taken too far when a gun is fired and a man disappears. But it?s only now, that the game truly begins.

It?s difficult to say how much I admire the plot without unveiling any hidden aspects? but I?ll try. A game is all it is, really. Just a game; A ravage struggle between two men which is taken too seriously. The way it precedes is so non- expecting. There?s nothing predictable about it. Just when you think you?ve got everything figured, a new surprise comes a-knockin?. All the twists and turns will make your head spin. You really have no idea what?s going to happen next, but you desperately want to find out. Simply put, it?s a funhouse ith no escape. You become a part of the game.

BOOM! That was the sound of Michael Caine blowing your mind He plays a shady, devious, little twitter whom reinvents the game?s rules. He?s cunning, stealthy, crude, crass, sly. Almost villain-like. He captures the essence of a real maniac. Not in the sort of ?serial killer? manner, but more like that of a trickster.

Laurence Olivier was the master of the show! He brought so much energy and life to his character. In his funhouse of toys and games he actually seemed like a kid. The innocence, sent, smile, joy and freedom felt natural and convincing. He wasn?t like a kid, he was a kid.

All of enchantment and majestic of these two flawless performances made Sleuth a mastering piece of art. All it had was two actors ? TWOACTORS! It worked out more than expected? Let the games begins.

[Sorry for all the errors. Hopefully I'll get to fixing them.]