Posted by Rich on February 05, 2001 at 10:33:56:
Received my new copy of the DVD ...
Here's a review, courtesy of another fan at amazon.com. I couldn't agree with it more!
"I didn't buy the original DVD Director's cut because so many
reviewers chopped it to pieces. When I saw the DTS version coming I
had to buy it, and I'm glad I did. I watched it for the first time today,
and I can honestly say... great movie, great DVD. The filming of this
movie is just phenominal. The natural setting looks like painted
pictures. The cinematography is relentless, the soundtrack vibrant, and
the acting is about as good as it gets. This is a great piece of history,
literature, and film all in one. Memorable scene after scene is presented
as this baby clicks on all cylinders. This is truly one of the most
under-appreciated films of the last 30 years. It works as a romance, an
action film, and a historical film. I saw no ghost images or other
problems associated with the last DVd version. I'll leave it to others to
search frame by frame for problems. This film was noted for it's sound,
and the DVD dts only enhances it. From the first sequence (tracking
the deer) to the final, exhilerating action climax (the fight on the hilltop
trail) you'll watch this again and again. 5 stars!! Daniel Day-lewis is
just incredible! Some of the action sequences (saving Cora, for
instance) are examples that should be shown in film school. This is
certainly one to buy. The aspect ratio is 1:2.35 for the reviewers who
complained about the previous DVD issue. If you haven't seen this
excellent film, and you love movies, this is your next film to see."
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If we end up being able & willing to show the DVD at the theater (with the 35mm version ... don't fear!), this is the version that'll be shown.