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Narshty wrote:Stop, Michael, you're killing me with your exhaustive coverage.

Yeah, he really went that extra mile in describing every nuance of the extras, where a lazier reviewer might have just listed the specs from the Criterion press release. =D>

Perhaps I'm being too harsh. Michael did have a deadline to make, since the release date is nearly upon us: September 5th.

To an untrained eye it appears as though he's just opened up an old text file with a review of Seven Samurai and added two short paragraphs for sound and vision. To an untrained eye.

Hmmm - over a week later and nowhere else has got a review up yet. Do you reckon they've actually got a copy, or just looked at the specs on the site, hedged their bets that Criterion weren't going to fuck it up and dashed that off so as to get the "exclusive"?

Why would they get a a screener so much sooner than everyone else? I'll wait for DVD Beaver.

I'm a reviewer at digitallyobsessed.com, and my review copy just arrived. Stay tuned.

Narshty wrote:Hmmm - over a week later and nowhere else has got a review up yet. Do you reckon they've actually got a copy, or just looked at the specs on the site, hedged their bets that Criterion weren't going to fuck it up and dashed that off so as to get the "exclusive"?

That review is completely bogus.

The quotation from the film at the top of the review is taken from the OLD subtitle translation, not the new one. A clear giveaway. Add to that the fact that the review of the transfer is laughably vague and that there's no reason why Criterion would give him an exclusive review copy ahead of anybody else. Total B.S.

Beaver review/comparision =D>

"Knowing Criterion's commitment and their diligent work ethic we expected a reparatory improvement, but what they produced has far outweighed any expectations fans could have hoped for..."

Looking good.

HerrSchreck wrote:Looking good.

Wao! Exceptionally so. More caps from the new disc independent of the comparisons would be terrific.

Just the title screen looks incredibly sharp compared to the others.

Looks stunning. Glad I pre-ordered it!

I'm in tears... TEARS OF JOY!!!

Great release, roll-on HD-DVD Criterion...

Only three screencaps of actual action? It's a 3.5 hour epic Gary, why not more? Aside from Blade Runner, this is the dvd release event of the year. Cut us a break, would you please...

DVD Movie Central review!

• Loaded with action-packed screencaps!

exte wrote:Cut us a break, would you please...

It's a DVD review, not a fotonovela. Screencaps eat bandwidth.

There's more than enough to warrant a double dip. No need for further pictures.

There is a review of the dvd at DVDFILE.COM which says that it is the frontrunner to the best dvd release of 2006 so far!! =D>

Click here to read the DVDFILE review.

Déjà vu!

Matt wrote:

exte wrote:Cut us a break, would you please...

It's a DVD review, not a fotonovela. Screencaps eat bandwidth.

Screencaps of the five other worthless dvds eat bandwith. Why not just post a review of the new dvd by itself? Thanks.

exte wrote:Screencaps of the five other worthless dvds eat bandwith. Why not just post a review of the new dvd by itself? Thanks.

Déjà vu all over again!

exte wrote:Screencaps of the five other worthless dvds eat bandwith. Why not just post a review of the new dvd by itself? Thanks.

Because it isn't your website.

Jesus H Christ. The guys at the beaver do their best and still some people complain because it isn't 100% like they want it.

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know I recently posted a review of this set over at DVD Talk.

I also included a few small screenshots and comparisons with the old 1998 Criterion release, though they're nowhere near as spiffy as the ones from DVD Beaver's excellent review.

Here's a link

Comments and criticisms are more than appreciated!

Thanks,

Randy Miller III
DVD Talk

Excellent review Randy. Thanks very much for posting.

gigimonagas wrote:Excellent review Randy. Thanks very much for posting.

Truly, and welcome aboard!