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water · 04-04-2003, 07:03 PM

Anyone here have this DVD? Can anyone comment on the quality of the DVD (or lack of)?

I am thinking of purchasing it, but cannot find a whole lot of info.

tvboy · 04-04-2003, 07:29 PM

If you haven't seen the widescreen edition on LD or DVD - you're in for a real treat!
The old VHS and TV editions are faded and in horrible condition. The DVD has a wonderful edition of the film with stunning colour and beautifully crisp images. It makes you quickly realize why it is considered one of the best Westerns of all time.
If you don't have it - get it! A superb copy of a great film.

water · 04-04-2003, 11:31 PM

Thanks tvboy! I have not yet seen either the LD or DVD. It has been on my buy list for a while but I have been a little nervous due to the fact that I could not find a good review out there.

Also, I can pick it up through Columbia House as one of my inexpensive purchases to fulfill my enrollment agreement.

tvboy · 04-05-2003, 12:03 PM

You're going to love it!
A number of years ago a friend of mine joined Columbia House's VHS club and got The Searchers. It was the old pan & scan master from a horribly faded print. All yellowy-brown tinted. Low resolution. Your typical crap transfer.
I showed him the Laser Disc of it with restored print in letterbox. He nearly cried.

Quinnsey · 04-05-2003, 09:05 PM

TV boy's right the picture quality on this disc is excellent! And the extras are fun to watch especially the cigarette ad's... I can't get that tune out of my head

04-04-2003, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
water Actor Join Date: Aug 2002	Opinions on the Searchers DVD Anyone here have this DVD? Can anyone comment on the quality of the DVD (or lack of)? I am thinking of purchasing it, but cannot find a whole lot of info.

04-04-2003, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
tvboy Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Taxation Nation: Canada	If you haven't seen the widescreen edition on LD or DVD - you're in for a real treat! The old VHS and TV editions are faded and in horrible condition. The DVD has a wonderful edition of the film with stunning colour and beautifully crisp images. It makes you quickly realize why it is considered one of the best Westerns of all time. If you don't have it - get it! A superb copy of a great film. __________________ Always remember that Triumph of the Will is just like Pirates of the Carribean. Only in black and white. MacAndMe My DVD Collection

04-05-2003, 12:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
tvboy Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Taxation Nation: Canada	You're going to love it! A number of years ago a friend of mine joined Columbia House's VHS club and got The Searchers. It was the old pan & scan master from a horribly faded print. All yellowy-brown tinted. Low resolution. Your typical crap transfer. I showed him the Laser Disc of it with restored print in letterbox. He nearly cried. __________________ Always remember that Triumph of the Will is just like Pirates of the Carribean. Only in black and white. MacAndMe My DVD Collection

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04-04-2003, 11:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
water Actor Join Date: Aug 2002	Thanks tvboy! I have not yet seen either the LD or DVD. It has been on my buy list for a while but I have been a little nervous due to the fact that I could not find a good review out there. Also, I can pick it up through Columbia House as one of my inexpensive purchases to fulfill my enrollment agreement.

04-05-2003, 09:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Quinnsey Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland	TV boy's right the picture quality on this disc is excellent! And the extras are fun to watch especially the cigarette ad's... I can't get that tune out of my head