Black Rain - Michael Douglas, Ridley Scott [DVD] [1989]

It's one of those handful of Ridley Scott films that has passed me by somehow, but I recently caught it and was pleasantly surprised.Despite a couple of flourishes which serve to date it (Greg Allman's rather overdone end ballad for example), this is an effective and enjoyable thriller featuring Micheal Douglas as a New York cop who ends up, with his partner (Andy Garcia), transporting a Japanese criminal back to Japan only to be tricked into letting him go. Remaining in Japan to help catch him, the two are drawn into the darker side of Yakuza gang, counterfeiting and cultural divides with an engaging local cop and an American woman living in the city.In some ways the plot doesn't entirely re-write the rulebook, but it's given a sophisticated edge by the supremely talented visualist Scott, who takes the story and drapes it in gorgeous set design and cinematography. It looks pretty good on Blu-ray (especially when you see the non HD trailer provided as an extra). As far as extras go, there's a solid commentary by Ridley Scott and about an hour's worth of interviews and 'making of' material. It all adds up to a solid package for a well made film.

I remember going to see Black Rain at the flicks back in 1990( I think) I really enjoyed it full of action and a great story line.Decided to stream it but had that feeling of will it be as good as I remember? Well I can tell you I was not disappointed. Yes the film is a bit dated but it is 30 years old now. The action and story lines are still brilliant.

Well it is what it is. As a nostalgic trip to the 80s it matches with an awful format and DVD transfer. Considering the talent that went into direction and photography in this the final result is a grainy image with poor film like artefacts. Well it's the film, but certainly not in the luscious visuals it was famous for.

I thought this was a modern woke movie about how the rain only get cast when its white!

I have been buying DVDs from here for years and I can honestly say this is the worst dvd I’ve bought. It’s a quarter of the normal size screen. It pixelated, freezes and jumps. Not possible to watch.

It's been quite a few years since I watched this film and it was interesting to see it now.The films wears well and has a dark, brooding look about it.Michael Douglas fairs well as the New York cop having to deal with Internal Affairs and then having to deal with losing a prisoner upon landing in Japan as well as his partner being killed.Ridley Scott does a good job with the movie, punching plenty of action throughout.The premise of the story is interesting although not dealt with too deeply. Revenge on two counts is the order of the day.Considering the age of the film, I have to say its thoroughly entertaining.

I saw this movie a very long time ago and as soon as i notised thst it released in bluray diskI order it as a colector and i was very pleased.

Great move and great edition. Only complain I can have about ultra cheap AMARAY used (US Imports "made in Mexico" are from significantly thinner plastic and "reduced" on weight what makes it not that solid as I wish. Especially in comparison with EU AMARAYs. Package of subtitles (EN of course as well) included. What else?