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The Ultimate Film Noir Collection - released May 2

posted 19 years ago by jewellrunner
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Is anyone familiar with the DVD collection metioned in the subject line of my post? It's to be released on May 2 and includes the movie who's board I am posint on. I am just wondering if anyone has heard whether or not this collection includes quality versions of the films. It's at Amazon.com for $14.99 and includes 10 movies. That's a heck of a deal, but I'm worried about the old saying "You get what you pay for." If anyone has heard a review on this collection or knows that the movies are of a watchable quality. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Reviews http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=195926&view=public

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[–] alkmenesankles 18 years ago

I can do better than reviews: I own the boxed set. No, the versions aren't great - especially Detour - definitely not remastered. But most are definitely watchable.

It's a great collection - an absolute steal at what I paid for it (ZAR150 - about $20).

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[–] filmbuff1974 15 years ago

Yeah, I have been watching the movies in this set and they all seem to be of quality, thus far. I would recommend you get a set. ;-)

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[–] Jessica_Rabbit69 14 years ago

"I would recommend you get a set. ;-) "

I wouldn't, because the copies are lousy, and I mean lousy. I have the box set too and I thought they would be digitally remastered. No such luck. The movies are great, but you should wait until they come out with cleaned up versions. Until then stay with Warner Home Video's Film Noir Classics Collection. 5 volumes now, perfectly clean copies.

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