Product: When Eight Bells Toll [VHS] (1972)
Rating: 4.0
Entertaining, Underrated Alistair Maclean Thriller!!
What a Pleasant Surprise it was to view this Movie!!..I am a Big fan of Alistair Maclean's novels; and have enjoyed many of the film adaptations; even if many have been seriously lacking in certain respects.....I had Never heard of this particular film (Did it even get an American release?); but stumbled upon it while shopping on Amazon's UK site (where it costs MUCH less than on the US Amazon site!)....Once again, I'm grateful to have my All-Region DVD Player; as it is doubtful this little gem will get a Stateside release any time soon; even with a very young and dynamic Anthony Hopkins in the leading hero role....I can't add much to the other reviews posted here; except to say this film is a resounding success on almost ALL levels...Acting, scripting, locations, action sequences, photography, and film score.....A VERY Entertaining Action-Adventure thriller; with a look at what Hopkins might have done with the James Bond role....I will also mention that this Region 2 Carlton DVD release presents the film in all it's original Widescreen 2.35 Glory, with a crisp and beautiful anamorphic transfer; contrary to the 1.33 full screen posted in the product description.....Way to go!!!.....PS; Once Again, I went to the Amazon UK site and got this for under 5 bucks!!...MUCH cheaper than buying from these local 'importer' price gougers!!