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Criterion DVD

posted 19 years ago by Oliver-50
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I have been looking to rent this movie for quite some time and just recently found it on Criterion DVD to purchase. Is the movie that good and the DVD that special to warrant me buying it?

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[–] Stoi1 18 years ago

http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=218

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[–] bowlofsoul23 18 years ago

I have the Criterion version and it's great, I recommend it. Then again, let's just say no one pays full price for DVDs in Turkey... Although I did, of course...

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[–] kraavitz 18 years ago

Oliver-50, I certainly hope you got around to making the purchase of this film. I imported this Criterion copy and it is one (good quality and interesting features) of a select few that I love being able to own, especially as it has not been released in Australia. A definite must have - as is Le Samourai - if you have also not seen or purchased that one.

[–] Guybrush_Lechuck 18 years ago

I mad a blind buy for the Criterion of this film based on how much I loved Le Samourai, also a blind buy. If you enjoy heist/drama films or Melville at all you will like this movie, and the Criterion DVD is excellent.

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[–] IForgotMyMantra 18 years ago

The color is off in the Criterion edition; I'd go for the BFI version that has Melville's blueish tint.

The Criterion edition looks completely different...

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare2/cerclerouge/cerclerouge3.html

[–] JoeNgo8 17 years ago

I hate it when supposedly better looking (nowadays HD) transfers completely change the intent of the director's look of the original print. I mean I'm all for cleaner and sharper images but when it compromises the creator's vision it should be minimal or not done at all or at least offered as a second print on the DVD. Le Samourai's original print also has a smokey looking tint at times that is barely recognizable in the Criterion HD transfer.

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