The Razor's Edge [DVD] [2007]

This is not a film to watch if you have a frivolous mind. Or perhaps I should say “this IS a film to watch if you have a frivolous mind”. I can only review the film as I have not read the book. However I often watch a film as a story. So let us ask the question “what is this story trying to communicate”.I am saddened to read some of the reviews regarding this dvd of the film, of the story. When I read people say I had to stop watching the film as it was so awful. Or the film was so slow, or the film was so “this or that”. Basically I would suggest that people have completely missed the point. SO - the first challenge or suggestion I make to everyone is to watch the first 35 minutes before making a negative judgement. Now I am aware that what I have written so far sound pompous. However, like the film please give me a chance to build the point that I am trying to make.Firstly the DVD itself. Remember that this film was made in 1984, 36 years before I am writing this review. It was released onto DVD in 2007 and looks like it had a pretty basic transfer. On a smallerTV / Monitor it is probably passable but on my 77 inch UHDTV the picture is pore compared to modern picture quality, but what should I expect. The cost was also quite ridiculous with one provider trying to charge just short of £80 and the only other provider charging just short of £30. Sadly the new sealed disc I purchased at £30 came with a scratch and I am still deciding weather I am going to send it back. The point is that this film is a hidden gem and having the opportunity to buy a new dvd is like finding a chicken with teeth. It will probably never be re-released as a dvd and will almost certain never find its way onto Bluray let alone 4K. As such it is a simply question - how much do I want to own this disc ?To review the film itself:-As mentioned early you must first promise yourself to commit to the first 35 - 40 minutes as this will at least give you the chance of finding out what this story is really trying to communicate. The last half of the film then blossoms into the true spiritual beauty and human sadness of the story. I also think that the story will give blinkered Christians or other God believers a real challenge. ( I guess I just lost 3/4 of all those readers of this review, who are god believers - shame). If god believers are still reading this review and are still considering watching this film, well good for you. So I guess I don’t want to say too much more as it will spoil the story for those who do not already know about it.What I will add is that this is a story of self exploration. A story of understanding what love, probably is really about and a story to emphasise that actions have consequences at all times and in all places. This film never ceases to move me emotionally, stretch me intellectually and spiritually (and despite its age) I fully recommend that you watch this film and the acting out of the characters if you have the opportunity.Brian. UK.

One review said "it's better than Groundhog Day". Whaaaat ??? By no stretch of the imagination could this be even close to comparing with the fast moving ,ever changing , hilarious , poignant , romantic , etc., etc., flow of Groundhog Day .Razor's Edge was not the ongoing theme. More like Horlicks or Cocoa and pyjamas.

Dull. A poor vehicle for Murray and Russell and others -- everyone seems to be sleepwalking through this gently sanctimonious parable which never really enters into the realm of film-making.

The most underrated film ever. Deep, superbly acted. My favourite film of all time.

As far from enlightenment as you can get. I couldn't continue to watch.

very good item and service

This was one of my favorite movies back in ,85 on VHS and am thrilled to have it now on CD. In response to the reviewer who went to India and saw everything and said that this movie did not add up to much, I,d like to say perheps she missed the heart of the matter. Myself coming out of a cult after 18 years where I went looking for answers to the unknowable, I now see that Murray got it right with the humor as did Mougham, you need to live a balanced life.

All Bill Murray fans should see this...great film...not sure why he didn't stay on this path. I heard the film was a bit of a flop...that says more about film goers than it does about this movie! Watch it ...you'll be glad you did!