Raw Deal [Blu-ray]

Want to see Arnold drive a tow truck through a building to destroy an illegal gambling ring?Want to see him fistfight three generic goons in a ladies' dress shop in the mall?Want to see him drive a convertible into a rock quarry while sniping guys one-handed with a submachine gun?This is the movie for you!

This review is NOT of the A. Schwarzenegger 'vehicle" Raw Deal, in particular. It is just a personal 'opinion' regarding my 'complaint' regarding how certain VHS tape manufacturers have decided to 'duplicate' a given movie in the 'EP' mode. A lot of professional people spent a lot of their money, time and professional efforts to create and assemble a quality product. Regardless of whether a given viewer has 'moral' objections to the fictional events of this movie, and they have every right to do so, when you watch this movie, of your own 'free' will, you can't complain that there is too much sex, obscene language or violence to be seen or heard. People who pay their hard-earned' money to see a movie, regardless of the film's rating, its title, the actors, the director, or ANY other aspect, deserve to get high-quality audio and video, in the product they are watching. I previously purchased this title, from another Amazon seller, who did not mention in their web site that their VHS tape was 'duplicated' at the EP mode'. These words were specifically printed on the reverse side of the tape's box, in small but very visible print. Had I known this before I decided to buy it.... I would most certainly have decided NOT to buy it that very same reason. I'm a collector of movies, both VHS and more recently DVD, for the ease of use and storage and other reasons relating to audio and video quality. I gave this product 4 of 5 stars. Generally speaking, I don't give five stars to ANY movie, with the exception of those movies in my 'top ten'. "Raw Deal" fits nicely, somewhere, in my top 100. I have urged Amazon, on numerous occasions, to give serious consideration to my suggestion that anyone who sells VHS tapes make certain that they include, among the other notes the recording speed of their movie, documentary, etc., so the prospective buyer can make a more-informed decision as to whether or not to go ahead and buy it. Don't let t hem find out later, and be very disappointed and frustrated. When Amazon allows sellers to avoid relating this important piece of information, they are, in effect' creating a problem that should not exist and can easily be avoided. They must share the 'black-eye' responsibility with the seller. It took me a whole 2 seconds to realize the 'problem' I was in for, just as soon as I took the tape out of the hard-paper box in which the tape was housed.As for the movie, itself.... This movie is, in my opinion, a vehicle. That means, it was 'tailored' for its stars acting abilities. Movies like Total Recall, Predator and Terminator both 1 and II, are tailored around his well-known, well-worn persona.If you like AS's previous performances in the aforementioned movies, if you like plenty of action and adventure, explosions galore and a significant 'body count'.... you won't be disappointed, here.MZ.

For years dating back to VHS rentals, this movie was both entertaining and a guilty pleasure, as with many of Arnold's films, beginning with the classic, " Commando;" The maker's of this film were very wise to surround Arnold with A-class talent such Darren McGavin and excellent, veteran support with Ed Lauter and Robert Davi. The humor is there, the action is abundant with some real, over-the-top gun fights that you don't see in today's, watered-down, CGI-fest action films. The story is pretty straight-forward with McGavin's son, who worked in the FBI and was protecting a mafioso-turned informant who is executed at the beginning of the film, setting the stage for Arnold's entrance and mission. Infiltrating the mob as a human-tank, and pitting two warring crime families against each makes for a decent plot and an explosive ending. An undeveloped love-interest with the gorgeous Kathryn Harrold seemed purposely stymied, perhaps because of the Arnold's shortcomings as an actor? Or maybe the reunion to be with his wife that shouldn't " drink and bake " was a forgone conclusion? At any rate, all the supporting players make Arnold shine and makes for a thoroughly entertaining, at times implausible action classic. The Blu-ray is very well done, easily besting the inferior DVD of many years ago, and the loss-less remix in DTS-HD 5.1 is very satisfying with plenty of LFE(subwoofer) oomph and bullets to light up your surround channels; It's nice they took the time and effort to design a soundstage that enhanced the original Dolby-stereo. Dialog is crystal clear and while I do not think a 4K scan was done on the film's elements, they did a nice job of giving it the best visual presentation you're likely to ever see from this catalog title...unless a 4K comes along. Highly recommended for Arnold fan's and film buff's who remember the days when seeing Arnold in an action film was pure entertainment, and he rarely disappointed.

Standard Arnold fare, cleaning up Chicago.

I am getting old. Seen this. It was still enjoyable.

Not a classic by any means, but the kind of movies i watched in the 1980's. I watched this one at the cinema so this brings back those great times to me.

I loved this movie since I was a kid in the 90s can't go wrong with arnie who I refer to as my uncle 😂

Just another one of Arnies great movies. 👍👍👍

V good value for 86 classic edited by the great Ann Coates intensive viewing experience a few in jokes like Dirty Harry and others old piece of action centric 80s cinema,

I've never watched this movie from start to finish, now I have. Arnold Schwarzenegger has always been a hero of mine and this 80's movie does the job it always delivers. A lot of great action and sequences, making it into a fast paced action film.