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DVD's Quality?

posted 19 years ago by esedwards
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i've been looking online for DVD's of "The Shooting" and "Ride in the Whirlwind." however, i see that there are multiple DVDs. does anyone own either of these on DVD and care to comment on the quality and type of DVD they have?

i've been reading about different versions such as a "Director's Restoration Series DVD"
http://www.bordersstores.com/search/title_detail.jspid=51915373&srchTerms=monte+hellman&mediaType=3&srchType=Keyword

and another released by "Madacy Entertainment Group" for 5.99:
http://www.bordersstores.com/search/title_detail.jspid=54722455&srchTerms=monte+hellman&mediaType=3&srchType=Keyword

how is the quality? i've read that some DVD's have problems such as being Pan&Scan. thanks for your help.

[–] archento 13 years ago

The VCI is widely reported to be the best version currently available. I recently bought it for 42 bucks from an Amazon seller and it was well worth it, especially when I consider the horrible reports on other companies' DVDs.

[–] popeye9000 10 years ago

The Criterion Collection will be releasing The Shooting on Blu-ray and DVD later this year (2014).

[–] johnbernhard 10 years ago

Watched the Criterion BD of THE SHOOTING last night & it's an eye pleasing stunner. Just a fantastic remaster and Monte Helleman mentions on the commentary how they were able to make it look better than ever before.