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DVDs & Films Forum - The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) restoration - Page 1
posted by Brian Elliott on Sunday, 7th September 2008, 02:43
Reviewer
Happened to catch a glimpse of this on TV the other day, and must have sat for about five minutes with a dropped jaw. Check out a DVD screenshot, keeping in mind it was made in 1938:
I look at this, and then I look at the 1935 "The 39 Steps", and from the best-available DVD versions you wouldn't believe the films were made within 50 years of each other.
Stunning!
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posted by handsome.b.wonderful on Monday, 8th September 2008, 12:48
Elite
I've had this on HD-DVD for about a year or so now and watch it religiously every couple of months. It's one of my all time favourite movies and the first time I watched it in HD on my big screen I had a big ole tear in my eye. I'm still blown away with the picture quality especially on some of the opening exterior scenes, simply amazing. When talking about a 70 year old picture it's heard to describe in words just how vivid the colours are and how detailed and clear the image is.
Oh and the extras on the HD-DVD (and now also the Blu-Ray) are some of the best I've ever seen. I urge all movie lovers to get this movie and, if possible, to get the HD/Blu-ray version.
"Why, you speak treason!"
"Fluently" 
This item was edited on Monday, 8th September 2008, 12:51
posted by Mikeonfreeserve on Monday, 8th September 2008, 18:46
Elite
I got this as a 2 disc set and it is wonderful; pics and sound.
It is childhood in a box.
Definately a required purchase 
posted by flyingmonkey on Monday, 8th September 2008, 22:43
Elite
You've tempted me, this will be my first purchase since the Blade Runner tin. See, if they make the effort, I will buy them 
Nick
posted by Mark Oates on Tuesday, 9th September 2008, 07:18
Reviewer
There's an absolutely stonking documentary about Technicolor on the DVD (and I presume the Blu), narrated by Angela Lansbury. I'd class it as one of the best and worth buying the disc for, let alone the wonderful ultra-res restoration of Adventures.
J Mark Oates
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posted by flyingmonkey on Tuesday, 9th September 2008, 15:16
Elite
Does she solve a murder half way through the documentary?
Nick
posted by David Beckett on Tuesday, 9th September 2008, 16:52
Reviewer
Quote:
Does she solve a murder half way through the documentary?Or burst into song about 'the Worst Pies in London'?!
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