Flesh and Blood | 
 enlarge | Director: Paul Verhoeven
Actors: Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Burlinson, Jack Thompson, Fernando Hilbeck
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  47 reviews
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Format: Color, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 126
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
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Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 1005989
ISBN: 0792859510
UPC: 027616902184
EAN: 9780792859512
ASIN: B0000YEES0
Theatrical Release Date: August 30, 1985
Release Date: February 3, 2004
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A rarely screened cult favorite from Paul Verhoeven, this story of medieval war and revenge should please action fans and admirers of the director and his semi-regular leading man, Rutger Hauer, but its graphic scenes of sexual violence earmark it for mature viewers only. Hauer stars as a 16th-century mercenary hired by a Western European ruler (Fernando Hilbeck) to assault a neighboring kingdom; when the king reneges on his promises to Hauer and his men, they kidnap his son's fiancee (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and hole up in a nearby castle. Hauer and Leigh are standouts in a strong cast that includes Tom Burlinson, Bruno Kirby, the late Brion James, and Susan Tyrrell; Verhoeven's realistic approach to the down-and-dirty facts of medieval life and the bloody aftermath of warfare offers a refreshing alternative to most Hollywood period films, but a pair of brutal rape scenes may be too much for some audiences. MGM's DVD is widescreen. --Paul Gaita
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In the battle between good and evil only the strong survive! From visionary director Paul Verhoeven (Basic Instinct) comes this "vivid and muscular" (Variety) epic adventure of medieval bravery and blood lust starring Rutger Hauer and Jennifer Jason Leigh!In the chaotic morally bankrupt Europe of 1510 a cold-hearted warrior named Martin (Hauer) leads his motley crew of mercenaries into battle to reclaim the castle of an ousted nobleman. But when the despot betrays them Martin and his band of ruffians strike back by kidnapping the innocent young maiden (Leigh) betrothed to the nobleman's son a fearless Renaissance man who must risk life and limb to rescue the woman he loves!System Requirements:Starring: Rutger Hauer Jennifer Jason Leigh Tom Burlinson Susan Tyrrell Ronald Lacey and Jack Thompson. Directed By: Paul Verhoeven. Running Time: 128 Min. Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 1985 Orion Pictures Corporation.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: NR UPC: 027616902184 Manufacturer No: 1005989
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 Not your typical Hollywood version of history October 22, 2008
In Western Europe in 1501, a noble betrays the mercenaries he hired to help him seize a castle. This leads to the mercenaries, led by Rutger Hauer, seeking revenge on the noble by killing his men and kidnapping the woman (Jennifer Jason Leigh) betrothed to his son (Tom Burlinson).
Probably due to the fact that this film is a Spanish/American/Dutch co-production, "Flesh + Blood" is not your typical Hollywood version of history, it's more the unwashed, disease-ridden version, where even the supposed heroes of the film aren't entirely good. "Flesh + Blood" was director Paul Verhoeven's first American movie, and as with his later movies (such as "Robocop", "Starship Troopers" and "Basic Instinct"), this film is filled with graphic sex, brutal violence and gratuitous nudity. Unlike these other films, however, which fit more closely to the Hollywood "violence is fun" mould, this film portrays these elements in a far more realistic and disturbing manner. In fact, the whole film seems to be trying to be realistic (give or take an anachronism or two), right down to the inclusion of the black plague into the storyline and the acknowledgement of what happens to young women who are kidnapped by mercenaries. For this reason, I hesitate to describe "Flesh + Blood" as an enjoyable film (I can imagine many people turning this film off within the first half-hour). Nevertheless, "Flesh + Blood" is a compelling film that is very different from any film that I have ever seen (the heroes of this film are a far cry from Errol Flynn in tights), and as a result, kept me watching, even through the more difficult scenes. What fascinated me the most was wondering who would actually "win" at the end of the day: the nobles, the mercenaries or the plague. Given that both the nobles and the mercenaries were capable of evil, it seemed that the film could go either way.
Medieval Masterpiece March 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is not a "pretty fairy-tale" movie but a brutal honest film about how life was in 1500's. Paul Verhoeven does a fine job in casting Rutger Hauer and Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tom Burlinson. Lots of chemistry !!!!!! Jennifer is torn between the bad guy and the good guy and it's hard for the viewer to decide as well. A true masterpiece but not for everyone. The gore, violence, rape and nudity all appropriate for the storyline but, for some, might be hard to watch. A highly recommended film for medieval fans.
 A Renaissance era action movie February 17, 2008
This is not a film for those who are strict about historical accuracy, but enjoyable nonetheless.
A dark morality-tale of revenge, debauchery, greed, and lust, with a rousing sound-track by Basil Poledouris. Somewhere, in Western Europe, a nasty band of mercenaries seek revenge against a treacherous prince who cheated them out of their pay. They ambush a wagon-train bearing the future wife of the prince's son, kidnapping and raping her, and making off with all the loot, wagons and all.
The mercenary leader, Martin, seems to be having quite a string of good luck in directing his band's predations, after they find a lost statue of a saint, ...a saint who happens to be Saint Martin. The superstitions of the group are fired by the renegade bishop amongst them, who proclaims their good fortunes as divine favor.
However, the band's fortunes quickly change, when the prince's son goes forth to rescue his lady.
Flesh + Blood February 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An epic adventure surrounding a band of mercenaries who are betrayed by a nobleman. Their revenge is to kidnap the fiancee of the nobleman's son. Then the real "fun" starts. This is not the usual love story as such and the "romantic triangle" is far from traditional, in fact it's progress can be alarming. A much maligned saga of the middle ages from director Paul Verhoeven, in fact an enjoyable (if you like blood and gore), if violent film. Definitely different and Rutger Hauer broods with the best.
Forget First Night,Braveheart,or Kingdom of Heaven this is movie blows them all out of the water! January 28, 2008
First of all might I say 2 things first of all director Paul Verhoeven rules period and secondly Rutger Hauer rules! What can I say but this movie rocks and also that this movie has"SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE"! If you like Medieval wars it's got that if you like romance it's got that if you are interested in the Bubonic Plague and its effects on people and animals equally its got that if you like sex and nudity(ie Jennifer Jason Leigh in her birthday suit! NICE!) it's got that if you like great acting,writing,relatable characters,and believability it's got that and finally if you like stories about revenge it's got that too! All in all it's got all of that going for it plus great performances by Rutger Hauer,Jennifer Jason Leigh, and the late great Brion James(being the second great film for Rutger and Brion since Blade Runner)! Granted this is not a cheerful movie nor a kids movie either but any movie that tries to sugar-coat the Middle Ages is just lying to you anyway! In closing I highly recommend this movie more than any of that other period piece hollywood garbage that's come out in the past 12 years! With the exception of 300! definitely see that!
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