Hooper [Blu-ray] [US Import]

This is a film that is definitely of its era, I bought this because I remember watching it as a teenager and back then Burt Reynolds was a huge Hollywood star, the story of 'Hooper' is on the surface about Hollywood stuntman and one in particular 'Hooper' (Burt Reynolds) is considered the best at what he does until a young up and coming stuntman (Jan Michael Vincent) enters the story and he can perform the stunts with a little more speed than 'the older guys' can, in many ways the story has a 'passing of the torch' theme running through it. There are scenes that look a little dated now in respect to rhythm and pace however when the stunts are being performed on the screen that's when this film really shines and so it should when it is a film about stuntmen and women it's even more thrilling when you remind yourself that there was no C.G.I around when this film was made, all the stunts performed in the film where performed in physical cars by real people. The picture quality is great and the sound too, watching it again was a VERY nice walk down memory lane and transported me (just for a moment) back to when I was a teenager, star struck by Mr Reynolds and his infamous moustache. But, as I said, unfortunately it is a film of it's time and therefore could be considered uninteresting or boring to some however if it's great stunts and great visuals you're looking for with funny scenes and a gag real at the end of the film let 'Hooper' remind you how the movies used to be made, you may just have a good time.

Never released on DVD in the UK, and only released in a poor pan and scan release in the US, this has finally got a release it deserves, in a new 16/9, 1080p print, for all UK fans, it's region free so can play on ALL Blu-ray players, one of Burt's best, great picture, nice price, a fun, fun movie, for me a must own. Thanks Warner.

Its a great film, but if you already own the DVD and are looking for an upgrade in quality, dont bother buying this BluRay Version, its a basic format transfer no more than that.No criticism of the seller however the item was despatched fast and arrived safe. It plays fine on my UK BluRay player, but has little or no enhancement over the DVD version.

Love, Love, Love this film. I'd been searching for ages and ages to get this on DVD. I knew it was a Region 1 DVD but that wasn't going to stop me from buying it. So to be able to watch it I also bought, from Amazon, a region free dvd player. May seem to some like a bit of an expense for just one dvd, but to me it was well worth it. Thank you

One of my all-time favourite films, been trying to find it since the VHS packed up...Some really brilliant stunts buy some of the, then , best stuntpeople in the business... A wonderful tribute to the virtually unsung heros who put the Action into action films.

Great gift for my dad. Brought back alot of memories for him with his late father. Not sure about quality of DVD as I didn't watch it but he was really happy with his present

Great stuff this is what films are about.they could not repeat or reboot it like this .

Typical 80s film ,good fun.

how we will miss you. the legacy you left is awesome. Hearing that distinctive laugh in the movie made me very nostalgic. This was a second hand dvd and the cc did not work but I sat mersmerized infront of the tv. Burt had that magic about him.

This movie really, really, really, really, really, really sucked. What's worse is that I had to witness the utterly pointless destruction of a genuine CHP '74 Dodge Monaco in a really stupid three second stunt. I'd give my left one for one of those today! So, to sum up, this movie really, really sucked. I hope I've made my point.

años llevaba yo esperando esta pelicula que no a llegado a salir hasta ahora en ningun formato,ni dvd ni siquiera vhs,muy buena calidad de imagen y sonido,sobre todo en su version original,las canciones no estan subtituladas ni automaticamente ni poniendo los subtitulos de la version original,aun asi la edicion merece muchisimo la pena y mas al precio de salida

didn't buy it because it is a great movie but because it brought back great memories - happy to have it in my collection

The hilarious life of a stunt man! I forgot how funny this movie was, especially the final scene! Classic Reynolds!

what can I say its burt Reynolds 1 of his better movies with a bit of comedy and great stunts done by the man

One of my favorite Burt Reynolds movies

Good clear image

Good

A Blast from the past

Una película poco conocida en este país bien realizada y con aspectos interesantes aunque sea un título menor para nostálgicos del estilo retro

Great movie

Great price and great service.

Apparently it was a treat to see it again 20years later

It was a great purchase I was looking for it for a while