FULLER AT FOX - FIRST REVIEWS

As we near the release date of the limited edition Samuel Fuller box set Fuller at Fox: Five Films 1951-1957 reviews are starting to drop online, and there are some really fantastic things being said...including a few nice words about my new audio commentary for the 1954 Cold War action drama Hell & High Water.

The hugely respected online movie site Cine Outsider, although disagreeing with me that this is one of Fuller's best films, they did enjoy my subjective and "impressively level head(ed)" critique of the film. Here's what they said...


"Audio Commentary by Scott Harrison
Author and film critic Scott Harrison delivers a fascinating commentary on what he freely admits is one of his favourite Sam Fuller films and that he even describes as "an absolute classic," a point on which I think we can agree to disagree. It matters not, as Harrison doesn’t spend his time gushing over the film but instead providing a wealth of background information on its production and the Cold War politics against which it was made and set. He goes into considerable detail on this and cites a few relevant historical incidents, all of which should prove particularly helpful to those not well versed in the politics of the period. He recalls the days of pan-and-scan TV and VHS transfers, and makes an impassioned case for why model work and matte paintings are preferable to CGI. He also addresses some of the criticisms of the film with an impressively level head, accepting some and thoughtfully contextualising others."


You can read the full review HERE


The movie magazine site Front Row Reviews had some really stunning things to say, which left me speechless!

"HELL AND HIGH WATER is new to Eureka and to us. This cold war action -drama beast might not hold its own today story wise but it really is a statement of promise from Eureka. The 1080p of the 4K deserves respect. The flattened technicolour is flat on screen in a good way. The tones are 50s chrome and not 30s rich. This is all complemented. The audio commentary by Scott Harrison is a must listen, Harrison is a well informed, analytical and stellar historian. His written work is on my to read list.  Also on the disc is a documentary on lead actor Richard Widmark. Short but points to his talent, strength and irreverance to the system. Well only a little."

You can read the full review HERE

The Fuller at Fox box set is released on 11th November on Eureka! Video's Masters of Cinema label, and is limited to just 2000 units. Anyone who wants to snag themselves a copy you can pre-order it HERE