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Summary: My favorite Duvall role
Review: It is finally nice to get the entire Lonesome Dove epic on DVD. While I have to agree that the picture is not as pristine as I would have liked, it is definitely better than the VHS version that I own. The sound is Dolby Digital mono, but surprisingly good. One thing to note - the movie breaks at the same break points that the mini-series did when broadcast. After approximately 1.5 hours, the credits roll, and then the next section starts. Not that bad, but a little clunky. The interview snippets with Larry McMurtry are kind of insightful and nice to have. Robert Duvall is really incredible in the role of Augustus (Gus) McCrae. The man is the character. I found I was laughing to myself all over again at Gus's western philosopher dialogue, and wishing that we all thought a little more like him. If you loved the VHS version and want a better copy, buy this DVD. Though not crystal clear, it is an improvement over my old VHS copy and with instant chapter access, much more convenient to view.
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Summary: Awesome movie, DVD the only way to view.
Review: While I did not experience the same level of technical problems a previous reviewer did with the quality of the DVD transfer (his may have been defective, based on his description of the problems he is having), this DVD version represents a huge improvement over the Hallmark 4 hour VHS version in terms of quality. About the only problem I noticed was an occasional audio skip (I counted 2 or 3, I think), nothing however that would prevent me from purchasing this movie on DVD again. Any time you have a six hour story to watch, DVD is the only way to go. The movie is separated in sections just as it was when shown on TV, with both beginning and ending credits for each section. Within each section you have the choice of going directly to various scenes, so gone are the days of tedious VHS rewind/fastforward searches. Anyone who loves this movie should be well served by the DVD version, provided of course your not expecting "superior" DVD transfer quality (The DVD image seemed as good as what I viewed on TV when the series aired years ago). The fact I have already purchased one copy from Amazon, watched it and am now ordering several more as gifts for friends, fairly represents my overall satisfaction with the finished product.
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Summary: What DVD was made for
Review: I always said I would not buy a DVD player until Lonesome Dove was out on DVD. It is and I am elated. This is a great western with great actors and is worth it at any price.
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Summary: Lonesome Dove DVD
Review: After reading mulitple reviews on the VHS version of Lonesome Dove I decided to wait until the DVD was released to purchase this title. VHS versions have running times of approximate 4 hours in comparision to the full 6 hours on DVD. My wife and I thought we would watch 1 of the 1.5 hour segments each evening and have something to watch for 4 consecutive evenings. It didn't work out that way. This movie is a classic and you find yourself getting pulled in quickly. Before we knew it was 1:00 a.m. and we had watched 3 of the 4 segments. I am a big fan of western movies and put this one right up there with Tombstone and Wyatt Earp as one of my favorites. I don't know if Amazon.com's version of the DVD comes bundled as mine from a retail outlet but I was surprised to find the soundtrack CD bundled in with the DVD...an unexpected bonus !
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Summary: Horrible video transfer
Review: For a movie of this caliber, Hallmark and Artisan showed no respect in transferring this western epic to DVD. The movie looks like it was copied from an EP version of the videotape. The picture quality was grainy and dark. Much of the movie is blurry. You can actually see the scenes getting lighter and darker as the movie progressed. It was so bad, I could not watch the movie after the first hour. The Cabin Fever version on video tape was so much better. I am going to try and get my money back for this poor effort. Please, do NOT buy this version. If you have to, rent it first. Hallmark and Artisan have managed to make the worst DVD I have ever seen.
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Summary: The Term Epic ring a bell?
Review: While this movie has a myriad of stars and character actors, it falls on the shoulders of one critical character to make or break this movie. The character of Augustus McCrae is the centerpiece of this movie and it is played masterfully by Robert Duvall. He fills the character well, as a swaggering, lazy, easy going, aging and yet skillful ex-Texas Ranger that goes on one last wild ride, to move 2,600 head of cattle from Lonesome Dove, Texas to Montana. He is well supported by his best friend Woodrow Call (played by Tommy Lee Jones), who is resigned to play the straight faced second fiddle, but does an excellent job. Robert Urich also does a fabulous job as the dashing, but unreliable Jake Spoon (Robert Urich). The supporting characters are also fully fleshed out and 3 dimensional, the best were the motherly Claire Allen (Anjelica Huston); the vulnerable Lorena Woods (Diane Lane), The innocent Newt Dodds (Rick Schroder), the inhumane Blue Duck (Frederic Forrest) and the caring Joshua Deets (Danny Glover). This mini is long, so it devotes a full nights entertainment, but this soap opera on the range is some of the best TV ever made.
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Summary: A must have for every Texan!
Review: This movie is one of my all time favorites! The authenticity of this film makes it a memorable one for me! I grew up in South Texas....the scenery, attitudes, and acting are the real deal! Buy it and enjoy it.
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Summary: the movie is still 6 hours long
Review: The mini-series Lonesome Dove is a great movie and the best entertainment value for the price. There is a misconception that the single tape Hallmark version is 2 hours shorter than the orginial. The box does say it is 4 hours but is a typo as I timed it and it is indeed 6 hours. Also a two tape version is now coming out.
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Summary: Its still a six hour movie despite what the box says
Review: The mini-series Lonesome Dove is a great movie and the best entertainment value for the price. There is a misconception that the single tpae Hallmark veriosn is 2 hours shorter than the orginial. The baox does say it is 4 hours but is a typo as I timed it and it is indeed 6 hours. Also a two tape version is now coming out.
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Summary: The real west recreated!
Review: A sweeping saga with traditional real west grit to it.Anyone who wants to experience a western cattle drive in the 1800's will love this mini-series. Robert Duvall is exceptional as "Gus". He is surrounded by and All Star cast. One of the best I have seen!
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