tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post4132420422706730319..comments2024-03-26T20:30:14.110-07:00Comments on Cinematic Catharsis: The H-ManBarry P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-11903500994523098372022-01-31T18:41:41.067-08:002022-01-31T18:41:41.067-08:00I think you'd dig it. It's not perfect, bu...I think you'd dig it. It's not perfect, but an interesting departure from Honda's kaiju fare. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of a standalone disc. I have the Mill Creek double-feature Blu-ray that you mentioned. Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-36577295601738409222022-01-29T14:47:20.942-08:002022-01-29T14:47:20.942-08:00This sounds right up my alley. You said it was av...This sounds right up my alley. You said it was available on Blu Ray. Looking at Amazon (Canada) I can only find a double feature disc with Battle in Outer Space. Is there a standalone disc out there somewhere?MichaelWDenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385982366116957705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-15754147740867706362022-01-14T14:20:26.613-08:002022-01-14T14:20:26.613-08:00It's a keeper! The effects are fun. I have the...It's a keeper! The effects are fun. I have the Mill Creek Blu-ray set with the same movies. I guess it must be a region thing (A vs B). Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-50608751441392093912022-01-14T10:26:16.249-08:002022-01-14T10:26:16.249-08:00Eureka have this on Blu Ray as a 2-disc with Battl...Eureka have this on Blu Ray as a 2-disc with Battle in Outer Space, in their Masters of Cinema series. I'd heard bad things about H-Man but was very pleasantly surprised - a crossover between cop movie and SF/horror is a pretty good mix of genres. The effects are definitely better than I was led to believe, for a start! I'd recommend this - actually, I'd recommend it to someone who hasn't seen many (or any) Japanese films.tom j joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108887693320361796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-30956672408830714802022-01-12T13:18:04.756-08:002022-01-12T13:18:04.756-08:00Hi Brian! I'm certain that if I had caught thi...Hi Brian! I'm certain that if I had caught this on TV as a kid, it would've cause some sleepless nights as well. Such a great, atmospheric addition to Honda's resume. Not that I have anything against his many kaiju flicks, but I almost wish he did more in this vein. It's funny you should mention The Invisible Man vs. the Human Fly, since I plan to cover this soon. Stay tuned! :) Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-48088832509693922062022-01-12T13:14:57.045-08:002022-01-12T13:14:57.045-08:00LOL! Thanks! It's a unique, moody little film....LOL! Thanks! It's a unique, moody little film. And the effects are really cool. :) Barry P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251536316431708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-70806423971159920232022-01-12T10:05:44.654-08:002022-01-12T10:05:44.654-08:00Shadowy urban landscapes, nightclub sequences, uns...Shadowy urban landscapes, nightclub sequences, unseen menaces... this is sci-fi noir at its best! I remember this being one of a handful of movies that caused me some sleepless nights as a kid. One of the local TV stations showed sci-fi movies on Friday nights, and this was broadcast more than once. Speaking of overlooked Japanese sci-fi, have you seen The Invisible Man vs. the Human Fly from '57? Somewhat like H-Man, features a comic-book-like sci-fi premise with a noirish overlay. Brian Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463833554200343247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463671176628323648.post-80143908593707884742022-01-12T08:18:46.149-08:002022-01-12T08:18:46.149-08:00Nice review, Berry!
I've heard The H Man, but ...Nice review, Berry!<br />I've heard The H Man, but I didn't know what it was about until now. The plot sounds really intriguing! <br />Plus, how can anyone go wrong with green goo.lol John L. Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356443071657836985noreply@blogger.com