The Gauntlet (1977)

A Trifle Disappointed

I've loved "The Gauntlet" from the first time I saw it many years ago. I was very happy when it was released on Blu-ray, as I felt that the original DVD released was in need of a few improvements. The picture looks very good, but I was not happy with the audio. For all the bullets that are flying, and for all the noisy destruction that takes place throughout this wonderful movie, the Blu-ray audio doesn't do it justice. I expected more surround and, frankly, more noise and aural mayhem, but the disc just didn't quite have these things, and that's a shame. I'm still happy that I bought it, but I'm a bit disappointed with the sound. November 3, 2008

The Good, The Bad and The Stupid

This whole story from start to finish is ludicrous. If the mob wanted to get rid of some key star witness they would have just shot, stabbed or poisoned her and then disposed of the body. The real mob aren't so stupid as to waste a thousand bullets and not hit anything either and probably wouldn't bother with assuming that the witness is no threat because been left in the custody of some drunken cop.
The Gauntlet plays out like some buddy comedy with Sandra and Clint exchanging insult as bullets fly over their head and is often funny, especially the parts where Clint slaps her around.
By the way, has anyone ever noticed that in all of Sandra Locke's co-starring roles with Clint her character always gets raped? October 22, 2008

GREAT!

This is a great Clint Eastwood movie. There is action from the beginning to end. It's also a great transfer to Blu Ray. If you are a Clint Eastwood fan you will get this movie. October 3, 2008

Eastwood Bomb

EASTWOOD BOMB

Its hard to imagine Clint Eastwood creating a bad movie, but hey...this was his directing debut. Give the man a break -- punk. The movie has Eastwood as a down and out cop who is easy prey for all the bad cops looking to take him down. Sondra Locke turns in a sucky job as a prostitute seeking witless protection under Eastwood's care. The only good thing about the movie is seeing Class-A Eastwoodian actor Pat Hingle as the only friend this cop has. Warning: This movie is only for die hard Eastwoodians.
September 25, 2008

Great Looking Remaster on Blu-Ray

This catalog remaster is superb! Looks like it came out recently, not 30 years ago. No frills or extras, but kudos to Warner Bros for keeping the price low. The movie gets 3 stars, the disc gets 4 as there are no extras.

Warner Bros - give us The Outlaw Josie Wales and North by Northwest on Blu-ray - soon! September 12, 2008

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