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Marq · 08-07-2001, 07:03 PM

I've really been wanting to buy the Criterion DVD for Brian De Palma's SISTERS, and have only now located it in my city.

It's selling for $41.99 Canadian plus tax (making it about $50). I've never seen the film but appreciate most of De Palma's pre-1990s work.

Does anyone have the disc and recommend my paying this price for it? I heard the transfer wasn't spectacular, but it's as good as possible save a complete restoration.

Any opinions would be appreciated.

Gannett · 08-07-2001, 07:40 PM

The picture quality is pretty good. I wasn't sitting there saying "Wow, this is in really bad shape" while watching it.

I've never seen "Sisters" outside of the Criterion disc so I can't say if the colors are off, but they do seem pale, perhaps from the film's age. The blacks aren't as deep as other discs, but again, I think it's from the film's age.

I'm sorry that I'm not more of a guru on this type of thing, but I thought any help would be of use.

-g

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 08-12-2001, 05:55 AM

I have the "Sisters" disc and I love it. while the audio/video are not top notch, it's certainly worth getting, as the supplements are great, and so's the film!

thanx,
Brook

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08-07-2001, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	Sisters (Criterion) I've really been wanting to buy the Criterion DVD for Brian De Palma's SISTERS, and have only now located it in my city. It's selling for $41.99 Canadian plus tax (making it about $50). I've never seen the film but appreciate most of De Palma's pre-1990s work. Does anyone have the disc and recommend my paying this price for it? I heard the transfer wasn't spectacular, but it's as good as possible save a complete restoration. Any opinions would be appreciated.

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08-07-2001, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gannett Supporting Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Exit 15W, NJ	The picture quality is pretty good. I wasn't sitting there saying "Wow, this is in really bad shape" while watching it. I've never seen "Sisters" outside of the Criterion disc so I can't say if the colors are off, but they do seem pale, perhaps from the film's age. The blacks aren't as deep as other discs, but again, I think it's from the film's age. I'm sorry that I'm not more of a guru on this type of thing, but I thought any help would be of use. -g

08-12-2001, 05:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Soggy Bagel's Revenge! Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	I have the "Sisters" disc and I love it. while the audio/video are not top notch, it's certainly worth getting, as the supplements are great, and so's the film! thanx, Brook ------------------ If you're a film fan in Colorado, be sure not to miss BLOODFEST!, my horror film festival benefiting Bonfils Blood Center. There are great films showing, so you should come! Get all the info here! Go to the missing title art gallery for fun comics, creative writing, and original short films! or, visit Cheap Thrills ...or more? for lots of horror cinema fun! Also, see my ever-so-wonderful DVD collection!