|
Description: Genre: Drama / Theatrical Release: 1990 / Director: Francis Ford Coppola / Actors: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino ... / DVD ... more Newest Review: ... guess) has had them quite the same since. So most viewers are used to seeing the godfather films with a more flat colours. So ... more |
||
by hogsflesh - written on 31.10.04 (Very useful, 203 readings)
Rating:
It's generally accepted that the 1970s was mainstream Hollywood's last 'golden age'. While I feel that this is a little harsh on what's been produced since, it's hard to deny that the era that gave us Taxi Driver, Carnal Knowledge and Chinatown was pretty special. Probably the most iconic films of the decade are the first two Godfather films, epic (i.e. long) mafia movies directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Their high production values, skilful direction and splendid acting have brought them huge acclaim, while the violence and emotional resonance have made them very popular. This box-set contains both, along with the disappointing third film and a disc of ...
by SnooP_WiggleS - written on 21.06.08 (Very useful, 133 readings)
Rating:
Note: For this review i'll concentrate purely on the dvd boxset itself, comparing it to the previous release to determine whether its worth shelling out to buy this new set - especially for those who already have the previous dvd release. Checkout other reviews such as hogsflesh's for critique of the actual films themselves. Just released is the new restored and remastered godfather trilogy box set. This new release is the result of over a years work and several million dollars spent on the restoration project. Months were spent hunting down the original film negatives (or where not avaliable/too damaged to theaterical film prints or seperation masters), then ...
by batmoz - written on 25.05.03 (Very useful, 67 readings)
Rating:
Five discs, three movies, commentaries by francis Ford Coppola himself and more than three hours of extras ranging from documentaries to Oscar acceptance speeches to a clip from "The Sopranos" where the characters talk about their favourite scenes... No wonder "The Godfather Collection" box-set has been met with sheer, quivering excitement. This is simply a spectacular package. Coppola's avuncular, intelligent commentaries are essential listening, mixing on-set anecdotes with a biting insight into studio politics (even if he starts becoming just a tad defensive by the time he gets to "Part III", a weak after-thought ...
The Godfather Trilogy (5 DVDs) : A Classicfrom welshwolf
18.01.2002
from Petergreek
31.05.2008






