Switchblade Sisters [HD]

"Everybody's Gotta Be In A Gang!"
I saw this gem way back before Quentin Tarrantino rereleased it on Rolling Thunder Pictures, and I dug the hell out of it. Not trying to prove how old school I am with that, but it's odd how this film was universally reviled before, and now is considered a cult classic. It's still the same movie it was before Tarrantino put this DVD out. I just wanna make it known that this is one person who always liked it.

First of all, this is not meant to be a realistic portrayal of what life is like for girls in gangs, nor a cautionary tale of the future. It's meant to be trashy fun. Jack Hill actually did research about gang life before he made this movie, but then threw it all out, because he didn't think stark realism would work well with chicks in hot pants. It's set in the near future, or possibly an alternate present, but it is in no way meant to be taken seriously.

Believe it or not, Switchblade Sisters is a neo-futuristic retelling of Shakespeare's "Othello."...

A great film, but not why you'd think
I must disagree with many of the other reviewers - this film is not cheese at all. In the strictest sense of the word, it's not a sexploitation flick, either, although many may argue this point.

This film was written as a modern-day, female version of 'Othello,' not a gang/bike/trash story at all! Basic rundown - The Dagger Debs gang, led by Lace, takes on a new member named Maggie. She is fiercely loyal to Lace, but gang member Patch is jealous and manages to turn Lace against Maggie through a series of well laid out machinations. Meanwhile, Lace's boyfriend Dominick is making the moves on Maggie. Much madness and mayhem ensues. So, yes, there are lots of cat-fights, tough chicks, and chain fights, not to mention more than one tight top to be seen and maybe a breast here or there. But don't let these be the only thing you see when watching this film! With the exception of the actress playing Donut, the acting in this film is perfectly good (Donut is Lenny Bruce's daughter, and...

The definitive DVD for Jack Hill fans!
If your a fan of Jack Hill's or are curious to know more about him, this is the DVD to get. I've seen a lot of his movies on DVD and none comes close to being as great as this one.

The movie itself is an amusing, entertaining, and unbelieveable take on Shakespeare's Othello, believe it or not, put into the context of a 70's girl-gang exploitation movie. First and foremost Jack Hill made his movies to be enjoyable for the viewer, and this one excels in the fun department! The dialog is great and done with toungue firmly in cheek. The characters are great and handled with a suprising dignity despite the humorous approach. Some say this is Hill's magnum opus, and while I personally would give that designation to his film Coffy, this one is certainly essential viewing if youre going to discuss Jack Hill or 70's Drive-in movies in general.

The widescreen print looks great, and the extras are voluminous, informative and entertaining. Quentin Tarantino has done a great...

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