Michael PowellandEmeric Pressburgerwere a cinematic match made in heaven.
The duo began collaborating on movies in 1939, and worked together off and on for over three decades.
1943sThe Life and Death of Colonel Blimpis a strong contender for their greatest film.
Criterion has just released it on Blu-ray and our review follows after the jump.
Its World War II, and hes back in service training young soldiers.
Clive decides to go to Germany start a fight, which he does.
It points out that the action isnt as important as the why it happened and the results.
And when Edith comes to visit she falls for Theo.
Afterwards, Clive realizes that he loved her too.
The two marry, but then Clive is made aware that Theo is in a prisoner of war camp.
When Clive tries to talk to him, Theo ignores him.
That rules and regulations were all that mattered.
As Clive enters World War II, its pointed out that rules dont always apply.
And the genius of the film is how it shows that over a lifetime.
But thats why the film is so revered.
The film is presented in its original aspect ratio (1.37:1) and in 1.0 uncompressed mono.
Recorded for the original laserdisc version (in 1988), theres a commentary track withMartin Scorseseand Michael Powell.
