"Blue Collar" is very unique. It captures the ugliness of industry and the futility of those who work in the factories of this country. Along with "Norma Rae" and "Salt of the Earth", it is one of the few movies to tackle such issues.
I can't give this movie a 5 star rating, because there were some portions which were either out of place (the love making scene) or very unrealistic (death by paintbooth?).
It was great to see the Checker factory (even if the movie writers moved it completely across the state within the story line). What an irony that Checker would be out of business within the next seven years after the filming of this movie. Getting to see the inside of the Checker factory was a true time capsule opportunity.
The transfer is average, so don't expect a wonderful anamorphic picture. However, it is unlikely this movie will ever get the royal treatment, so enjoy it as it is.
"Blue Collar" is very unique. It captures the ugliness of industry and the futility of those who work in the factories of this country. Along with "Norma Rae" and "Salt of the Earth", it is one of the few movies to tackle such issues. I can't give this movie a 5 star rating, because there were some portions which were either out of place (the love making scene) or very unrealistic (death by paintbooth? ). It was great to see the Checker factory (even if the movie writers moved it completely across the state within the story line). What an irony that Checker would be out of business within the next seven years after the filming of this movie. Getting to see the inside of the Checker factory was a true time capsule opportunity. The transfer is average, so don't expect a wonderful anamorphic picture. However, it is unlikely this movie will ever get the royal treatment, so enjoy it as it is.